A park bordering paradise at the Temple of Heaven

June 2, 2011

BEIJING, CHINA – Ball parks, theme parks, water parks, amusement parks…America is full of parks dedicated to entertainment and leisure. Which makes sense, because as a culture, these are the twin altars at which Americans tend to worship (when we’re not putting our noses to the grindstone of our Puritan… (more)

Nature and culture, minus the car, at Griffith Park

February 7, 2011

LOS ANGELES, USA – When I’m visiting LA from New York, I tend two miss two things the most: the ease of the subway (LA traffic–need I say more?) and the green escape of Central Park. Luckily, at Griffith Park, I can ditch traffic and get my green fix all… (more)

Writing Contest Finalist 5: Moose Number 57

November 6, 2010

Note: This is the last of five posts in our writing contest finalist series. The Purple Passport’s Editorial Team has selected five finalists from the many entries we received. Voting will begin tomorrow and close on November 15th. Stay tuned! – GROS MORNE, CANADA- At Gros Morne, the Parks Canada… (more)

Revving up for Runyon Canyon

August 26, 2010

LOS ANGELES, USA – As the saying goes, it never rains in Southern California. Thing is, it does rain here. Not that we have anything to complain about to the likes of constantly drenched Seattle folk or anything, but there’s definitely a period when Los Angelenos must forego their flip-flops… (more)

Stumbling upon a secret garden at Untermyer Park

December 4, 2009

YONKERS, USA – What a lovely surprise this was, Untermyer Park. On our way up to the Hudson River Valley, my friend and I stopped here, not knowing what to expect. I had spent the afternoon searching for scenic spots along the Hudson River and came across this park on a… (more)