Bored Panda works better on our iPhone app
Continue in app Continue in browser

We and our trusted partners use technology such as cookies on our site to personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. You can read more about it and change your preferences here.
Agree
BoredPanda Add post form topAdd Post
Tooltip close

The Bored Panda iOS app is live! Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here.

I Followed My Grandparents’ Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places
User submission
6.3K
58.3K
History, Photography

I Followed My Grandparents’ Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

Christian Carollo
Community member
Open list comments 28
Vote arrow up
Vote arrow down

247

Open list comments

28

ADVERTISEMENT

Armed with my grandfather’s travel photographs, and my grandmother’s journals, I’ve spent the last three years roaming the United States in search of the exact locations where my grandparents once stood.

Here are many of my favorites so far. For more photos, visit my website.

More info: pastpresentproject.com | Instagram

RELATED:

    California

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Golden Gate Bridge | April 1979 & May 2015

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Lucia Lodge in Big Sur | April 1979 & May 2015

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Fishermen’s Grotto in San Francisco | April 1979 & May 2015

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Groveland | April 1979 & May 2015

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Valhalla Pier in South Lake Tahoe | June 1981 & May 2015

    Louisiana

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans | February 1978 & April 2014

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Jackson Square in New Orleans | February 1978 & April 2014

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie | February 1978 & April 2014

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Cafe Du Monde | February 1978 & April 2014

    New Mexico

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Old Mesilla | April 1979 & October 2014

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    White Sands National Monument | April 1979 & October 2014

    South Dakota

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Cedar Pass Campground in Badlands National Park | May 1981 & October 2013

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Needles Highway in Custer State Park | 1973 & 2013

    Virginia

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    The Market Square Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg | February 1978 & December 2014

    Mississippi

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Stanton Hall in Natchez, Mississippi | September 1974 & April 2014

    Yosemite National Park

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Tunnel View | April 1979 & May 2015

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    Yosemite Entrance | April 1979 & May 2015

    My grandfather in 1978 & myself

    I Followed My Grandparents' Footsteps By Travelling To The Same Places

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing!

    Follow Bored Panda on Google News!

    58Kviews

    Share on Facebook
    Vote arrow up

    247

    Vote arrow down
    Open list comments

    28
    Vote arrow up
    Vote arrow down

    247

    Open list comments

    28

    Christian Carollo

    Christian Carollo

    Author, Community member

    Read more »

    Photographer | Traveler | Philadelphian

    Read less »
    Christian Carollo

    Christian Carollo

    Author, Community member

    Read more »

    Photographer | Traveler | Philadelphian

    Read less »
    What do you think ?
    Add photo comments
    POST
    claireoliver avatar
    ClaireOliver
    ClaireOliver
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful idea, I can't believe so many of the places look almost exactly the same.

    Vote comment up
    15
    15points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    oscarhanzly avatar
    OscarHanzély
    OscarHanzély
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the project, but most importantly I like the pictures from past. Your Grandfather was a great photographer and going in his steps it must be adventurous and amazing experience.

    Vote comment up
    2
    2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    marianne_archambault_9 avatar
    MarianneA.
    MarianneA.
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really amazing for not only the photographs but the cool journey you went on. Clicking on the link and reading your gradmother's journal excerpts below each photo brought it all together as her reflections are just as relevant now as they were then. Thank you for sharing your journey!

    Vote comment up
    2
    2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    mayaab avatar
    MayaAladdin
    MayaAladdin
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost all the places in the pictures (the ones you're holding) stayed the same. Well those fancy cars would make any picture look better of course, but its fascinating to see how some places haven't changed at all.

    Vote comment up
    2
    2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    db_1 avatar
    d
    d
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original photos are much better. Film bosses digital here.

    Vote comment up
    2
    2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    Yazzphoto avatar
    YasminMariess
    YasminMariess
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame they didn't go to Europe...!

    Vote comment up
    2
    2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    christian avatar
    ChristianCarollo (Post author)
    ChristianCarollo
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, they did! I'm focusing on the US right now, but hope to do the same in Europe someday. :)

    Vote comment up
    5
    5points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    Load More Replies...
    timismakinggreatcoffee avatar
    Tim Liao
    Tim Liao
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see you got crabs, like your grandparents did. I think they have a cure for that now.

    Vote comment up
    0
    0points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    yulewu avatar
    YueWu
    YueWu
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That must be the most memorable trip. You have done a love tour.

    Vote comment up
    0
    0points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    ann_m_rosa avatar
    AnnRos'a
    AnnRos'a
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG. This is so cool. Honoring a great man in his life. My late Father always took photos every where we went. I found some photos of his that I would love to recreate someday myself. Wonderful concept. Kudos!!

    Vote comment up
    0
    0points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    wrissle avatar
    wrissle
    wrissle
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great pix man i like cats dogs puppies best friend forever for pet care visit # coupon 4pet every thing u can get from this store.

    Vote comment up
    -2
    -2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    POST
    claireoliver avatar
    ClaireOliver
    ClaireOliver
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful idea, I can't believe so many of the places look almost exactly the same.

    Vote comment up
    15
    15points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    oscarhanzly avatar
    OscarHanzély
    OscarHanzély
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the project, but most importantly I like the pictures from past. Your Grandfather was a great photographer and going in his steps it must be adventurous and amazing experience.

    Vote comment up
    2
    2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    marianne_archambault_9 avatar
    MarianneA.
    MarianneA.
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really amazing for not only the photographs but the cool journey you went on. Clicking on the link and reading your gradmother's journal excerpts below each photo brought it all together as her reflections are just as relevant now as they were then. Thank you for sharing your journey!

    Vote comment up
    2
    2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    mayaab avatar
    MayaAladdin
    MayaAladdin
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost all the places in the pictures (the ones you're holding) stayed the same. Well those fancy cars would make any picture look better of course, but its fascinating to see how some places haven't changed at all.

    Vote comment up
    2
    2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    db_1 avatar
    d
    d
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original photos are much better. Film bosses digital here.

    Vote comment up
    2
    2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    Yazzphoto avatar
    YasminMariess
    YasminMariess
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame they didn't go to Europe...!

    Vote comment up
    2
    2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    christian avatar
    ChristianCarollo (Post author)
    ChristianCarollo
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, they did! I'm focusing on the US right now, but hope to do the same in Europe someday. :)

    Vote comment up
    5
    5points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    Load More Replies...
    timismakinggreatcoffee avatar
    Tim Liao
    Tim Liao
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see you got crabs, like your grandparents did. I think they have a cure for that now.

    Vote comment up
    0
    0points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    yulewu avatar
    YueWu
    YueWu
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That must be the most memorable trip. You have done a love tour.

    Vote comment up
    0
    0points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    ann_m_rosa avatar
    AnnRos'a
    AnnRos'a
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG. This is so cool. Honoring a great man in his life. My late Father always took photos every where we went. I found some photos of his that I would love to recreate someday myself. Wonderful concept. Kudos!!

    Vote comment up
    0
    0points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    wrissle avatar
    wrissle
    wrissle
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great pix man i like cats dogs puppies best friend forever for pet care visit # coupon 4pet every thing u can get from this store.

    Vote comment up
    -2
    -2points
    Vote comment down
    reply
    Back to Homepage
    More about Photography
    Homepage
    Trending
    Photography
    Arrow point to left Homepage
    Next in Photography Arrow point to right
    Related on Bored Panda
    Related on Bored Panda
    Popular Games
    Arrow point to left
    Arrow point to right

    Word Search

    Dive into a grid of letters to uncover hidden words. Search horizontally, vertically, and diagonally to complete it!

    WordroW

    Arrange letters in a grid to form as many words as you can. A fun and fast-paced word-building challenge!

    Jigsaw

    Piece together an image by matching interlocking pieces. Perfect for visual problem solvers and puzzle enthusiasts.

    Crossword

    Challenge your mind with this classic word puzzle. Fill in the grid with words that match the provided clues.

    Sudoku

    Fill the 9x9 grid so each row, column, and 3x3 subgrid has 1 to 9. Sharpen your logic with this number puzzle!

    Picdoku

    Merge Sudoku and jigsaw puzzles with pictures! Ensure no image repeats in any row or column to complete the picture.

    Killer Sudoku

    Combine Sudoku logic with arithmetic challenges. Fill the grid so each region’s cells add up to the specified sum.

    Kriss Kross

    Fit a list of words into a blank grid, much like a crossword without clues. A satisfying word placement puzzle for all ages!

    Word Flower

    Connect letters in a flower-shaped grid to form words from the center. Creative and engaging wordplay awaits!

    Trending on Bored Panda
    Also on Bored Panda