Riding the Subway in New York City

A few subway visuals between travel shoots throughout New York City.

Angels Flight in Downtown Los Angeles, California

Built in 1901, Angels Flight is an iconic attraction, funicular, and "the world's shortest incorporated railway" in the Bunker Hill district of downtown Los Angeles, California. 

Opened and closed a handful of times throughout its lifespan, the current Angels Flight was relocated roughly a half block from its original location in the mid-1990s after several decades in storage. Today, Angels Flight continues to be well used by locals and visitors alike, and remains a visual staple in pop culture features shot around Los Angeles.   

Paris to London Train: Riding the Eurostar

The Eurostar is an exclusive high-speed train linking Paris and London (among other cities) and is widely known for its route that takes passengers under the English Channel. 

Leaving from Gare du Nord in Paris, you will go through customs in the train station, and a short two and half hours later you will arrive at St. Pancras International in London. This highly efficient route is comfortable, fast, and will leave you just steps from King's Cross, the iconic Platform 9 3/4 from Harry Potter, and with numerous options to head out and explore London. 

Here are my 4 main takeaways from riding the Eurostar from Paris to London:

1. Navigating train stations with a brand new suitcase in which two wheels have recently disintegrated is irritating for everyone in your vacinity - particularly in queues. I blame the cobbles. Given the frequency at which I'm documenting / taking pictures the type of irritation was different, but I imagine the general levels were unchanged. But did you see this train station? Lol.

2. Going underneath the English Channel is cool, and no question, the tunnel is an engineering marvel, but even if you capture the moment you go under there's still not much of a view. 

3. Arriving at St. Pancras International you'll find yourself just steps from King's Cross and Platform 9 3/4 ... however, even if you've edited hilarious Harry Potter outtake shots of your friends at the photo-op, it will be followed with "no one can ever see these". 

4. I really do like fast trains.

 

Grand Central Terminal in New York City

A few visuals of Grand Central at Christmas in New York City.