“Die Drei vom Bahnhof”, Martinsburg, West Virginia Population: 17,020Distance from D.C.: 92 miles Apparently the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 started here. Martinsburg also had its own automobile company, Norwalk Motor Car, however only from 1912 to 1922. Norwalk cars looked like this and featured among other innovations “complete electric lighting systems (not simply a storage battery)”. 

“Die Drei vom Bahnhof”, Martinsburg, West Virginia
Population: 17,020
Distance from D.C.: 92 miles

Apparently the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 started here. Martinsburg also had its own automobile company, Norwalk Motor Car, however only from 1912 to 1922. Norwalk cars looked like this and featured among other innovations “complete electric lighting systems (not simply a storage battery)”. 

Kure Beach, NC. Not exactly a picturesque or a foodie’s destination, but you will find some perfectly lovely beaches. No matter how hungry you are, stay clear from Big Daddy’s Restaurant‎ (check Google Maps for reviews including capital letters ;)Shot with Holga. 

Kure Beach, NC. Not exactly a picturesque or a foodie’s destination, but you will find some perfectly lovely beaches. No matter how hungry you are, stay clear from Big Daddy’s Restaurant‎ (check Google Maps for reviews including capital letters ;)
Shot with Holga. 

Five years ago, I was packing my bags in Vienna, ready to leave for a three month US vacation. This is shot of downtown Charlotte when I first came here. It was late July or early August and a Sunday. The air was muggy and smelled tangy, in a damp wood kind of way. The streets were empty and I thought this was unusual. I had no idea what to expect from a Southern city.  In October, I flew back to Austria. Seven months later I came back.  

Five years ago, I was packing my bags in Vienna, ready to leave for a three month US vacation. This is shot of downtown Charlotte when I first came here. It was late July or early August and a Sunday. The air was muggy and smelled tangy, in a damp wood kind of way. The streets were empty and I thought this was unusual. I had no idea what to expect from a Southern city. 

In October, I flew back to Austria. Seven months later I came back.  

Summerly beverage of choice. Trader Joe’s unveils the bottles in July and keeps them coming only for a few weeks. The scarce availability adds to the taste: a mellow green tea with just the right amount of mintyness. Consumption at brain freeze temperature highly recommended.  Forget about iced black tea with lemon. 

Summerly beverage of choice. Trader Joe’s unveils the bottles in July and keeps them coming only for a few weeks. The scarce availability adds to the taste: a mellow green tea with just the right amount of mintyness. Consumption at brain freeze temperature highly recommended. 

Forget about iced black tea with lemon. 

Chinatown, New York City. 

Chinatown, New York City. 

Crossing Lake Pontchartrain, LA. October 2009. 

“It’s toasted”: Lucky Strike chimney in Durham, North Carolina.On a related note: 20 days to go until season four of Mad Men. 

“It’s toasted”: Lucky Strike chimney in Durham, North Carolina.
On a related note: 20 days to go until season four of Mad Men. 

The $17 happy maker: Chargrilled Burger with Roquefort Cheese & Shoestrings at The Spotted Pig, W. 11th St. at Greenwich St., NYC. More of a sweet tooth? The French Toast with Strawberries & Maple Syrup will do.

The $17 happy maker: Chargrilled Burger with Roquefort Cheese & Shoestrings at The Spotted Pig, W. 11th St. at Greenwich St., NYC. More of a sweet tooth? The French Toast with Strawberries & Maple Syrup will do.