Today’s post is by Runaway Juno, a South Korean blogger with a taste for adventure. She is currently traveling across the USA and blogging about her experiences at RunawayJuno.com.
During my US roadtrip, I spent five good days in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (or Philly, as everybody calls it). It was a long stay, considering I’m on the road with limited time, but I still felt like I wasn’t done with the place.
Philly was all about art and science. Art-wise, the most appealing part was the murals. True to its nickname, “Mural City USA,” murals can be seen anywhere in Philadelphia. Moreover, these art projects were painted, made, and created by the people of the city. And they’re on-going.
Science-wise, I was glad to know that Ben Franklin is one of the most famous people in the city, even though he is not standing over the city hall. As a science geek, I’m quite familiar with Ben Franklin’s astonishing work but didn’t know that he did his work in Philly. You can guess where I spent a good part of my time while I was in the city. Yes, the Franklin Institute!
Here are city views of Philadelphia, PA, seen through my eyes.
Photos: A Traveler’s View of Philadelphia
Love Statue and me!
City Hall, my favorite building in Philly.
Phil the Sphinx at the University of Pennsylvania Museum.The third largest Sphinx in the world.
University of Pennsylvania Museum from the outside.
Feel the liberty at Liberty Bell Center.
Franklin Science Institute.
Beautiful church.
City Hall and Love Square.
The Rocky statue is another big attraction in Philly.
Reading Terminal Market.
Amish towels in Reading Terminal Market.
Finding Home, one of the 3000+ murals in the city.
The Big Bus Tour and Broad Street.
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge, on the Big Bus Tour.
Chinatown.
Jones, a Stephen Starr Restaurant in Philadelphia.
First Friday in Philly.
First Friday in Philly.
Washington Square.
Taste of Summer, one of 3000+ murals in Philly.
Philadelphia neighborhood with beautiful old buildings everywhere.
Basilica of St Peter & Paul, from afar.
Philly neighborhood.
A random building I saw outside of Center City.
About the Writer
Juno Kim, as known as Runaway Juno, is an avid backpacker and former Mechanical Engineer.
An escapee of the corporate life– which she calls the “cubic farm”– Juno now spends her days visiting and blogging about beautiful destinations around the world. A firm believer in serendipity, she’s committed to living life with passion and love.
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Thanks for having me Leslie! Philly was a beautiful city. Would love to spend more time there! 🙂
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Beautiful photos, looks like a great city to visit. Thanks for sharing, Runaway Juno!
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I have never been to Philly before. Would love to go on a morning run past some of these pictures and end up at the Rocky statue while listening to the soundtrack on an Ipod.
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The Rocky statue is a classic photo op. I’ve gone mountain biking in Philly (the outskirts), so I know there are opportunities for adventure!
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I may be biased, but everyone should visit Philly! So much to see and do.
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Well, you aren’t exactly objective being a vocal Philly photoblogger… but you speak the truth. Philly rocks!
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Incredible composition! What a beautiful photo essay of one of my favorite cities!
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Agreed- Juno has a great perspective as a photographer!
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Thanks Maria and Leslie! 🙂 I enjoyed Philly very much!
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i like the first picture and I vote that clowns are scary 🙂
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What a fab post! That girl sure knows how to take photos!! I wanna have a shot with the LOVE monument too:P
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The LOVE statue is a classic Philly photo op. You have to do it when you visit!
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such a nice place! thanks for sharing the great experience.
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Thank you so much for making Philadelphia look great! This is my home town, and I am so happy and excited that Juno got the chance to see all of the wonderful sights there are to see in Philly. Everything from First Friday and China Town the the art museum and Reading Terminal Market. When I show people my home, these are the things that I like to show them!
PS – I think it’s so funny when people oogle over the buildings here. It’s crazy to overlook something so beautiful when you see it every day!
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The LOVE statue is a classic Philly photo op. You have to do it when you visit!
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