Places
Lake Como
Lake Como, in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, is an upscale resort area known for its dramatic scenery, set against the foothills of the Alps. The lake is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three slender branches that meet at the resort town of Bellagio.
James Patterson
Writer
I love places where you go and it's just beautiful: Lake Como.
Countries
Kenya
Kenya is a country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It's also home to wildlife like lions, elephants and rhinos.
James Patterson
Writer
Where he wants to go next:
I haven't done much in Africa; [there was] Kenya, which I loved. That was probably my favorite trip. Kenya was fascinating.
Cities
Rome
Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the capital of the Lazio region, the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome, and a special comune named Comune di Roma Capitale.
James Patterson
Writer
I love places where you go and it's just beautiful: Lake Como, Paris, Rome.
Havana
Havana is Cuba’s capital city. Spanish colonial architecture in its 16th-century Old Havana core includes the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, a fort and maritime museum.
James Patterson
Writer
On a rare and wonderful experience he had in Cuba:
Havana is wonderful. I've only been there twice, but I loved it both times. That is one city where I do find the culture fascinating, the way people live, how people deal with the financial situation.
Vilnius
Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, is known for its baroque architecture, seen especially in its medieval Old Town. But the buildings lining this district’s partially cobblestoned streets reflect diverse styles and eras, from the neoclassical Vilnius Cathedral to Gothic St. Anne's Church.
James Patterson
Writer
A European city that surprised him:
Vilnius, Lithuania, city of churches, [is] fabulous. I have some Lithuanian in me, and it was just one of the stops.
Paris
Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
James Patterson
Writer
Paris is a beautiful city, so that's a big deal for me.
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, a coastal Georgia city, is separated from South Carolina by the Savannah River. It’s known for manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages and antebellum architecture. Its historic district is filled with cobblestoned squares and parks such as Forsyth Park shaded by oak trees covered with Spanish moss.
James Patterson
Writer
Savannah I like a lot. You get a sense for the old city and for the new. The fact that there's an art college there is really useful, because it shows up in terms of the reimagining of certain buildings in certain areas.
New York City
New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers.
James Patterson
Writer
His favorite stops while on tour in the U.S.:
New York, obviously. Well, not obviously for some people, but for us!
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