The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran, ranks among the world’s most beautiful and awe-inspiring places. The Qajar dynasty built the mosque in 1888. It is famously known as “The Pink Mosque” because of its magnificent interior decoration. When you…
Villa Savoye: Le Corbusier’s Architectural Masterpiece
Tour the iconic Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier – an easy day trip from Paris. I’ve always wanted to see the Villa Savoye designed by Le Corbusier in person, and I finally got the chance. It was well worth the…
Spinning in the Dry Riverbed of the Zayayndeh River – Isfahan, Iran
Here I am spinning in the now dry, due to damming and farm irrigation, Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran. The swan boats, sleeping, waiting for the next waters to wake them up. The Si-o-se-pol bridge, longing for its purpose, appears…
Spinning at The Castro – the Gay Neighborhood of San Francisco
Here I am spinning at the Castro in San Francisco The Castro neighborhood of San Francisco is one of the most famous gay neighborhoods in the world, renowned for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community and rich history. San Francisco’s “gay village”…
Spinning in the Court of the Lions
I am spinning in the Courtyard of the Lions. It is the main courtyard of the Nasrid dynasty Palace of the Lions. This courtyard is located in the heart of the Alhambra. The Alhambra is a Moorish citadel made up…
Spinning at the backlot of Universal Studios – Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square is a backlot situated at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. The set consists of a few facades. These facades create the illusion of a model American town square. A courthouse serves as its focal point. The set is…
Experience the West Hollywood Gay Pride Parade: A Colorful Celebration
Spinning at Gay Pride. LA Pride Parade is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. It runs down Santa Monica Boulevard between Fairfax and Doheny, and there’s a festival near the end in West Hollywood Park. The parade is free to attend but the festival is a paid event (ticket required) even though it takes place in a public park paid with my taxes

