358. PASSAGES. Monaco. Is it me, or does Monaco seem a nonstop a 1920’s Art Deco poster?

356. PASSAGES. Birmingham, England. Home of the Industrial Revolution. “Brummie is an English dialect that is spoken in the West Midlands of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Those who speak with the accent have a tendency to end sentences in a downbeat or a lower octave, which may be interpreted as less attractive to a listener.” I’m guessing a Londoner wrote that.

355. PASSAGES. Charlotte, North Carolina. Considered one of the most “livable” cities in the USA–but you better own a car. “Moving south for cost of living” is an American trope. The photo shows the pros and cons of a wide angle lens.

353. PASSAGES. Longbranch, New Jersey.

352. PASSAGES. Long Branch, New Jersey.

351. PASSAGES. Long Branch, New Jersey. I can’t believe how fast people talk in north Jersey. And its not like they are just flinging out empty syllables, they are shrewd and inventive unlike some chattering cultures. I’ve met few Jerseyites I didn’t like. As New York City becomes a global capital, the classic New York vibe is found more and more in places like north Jersey and Long Island.