Story and Photos by Keith Kellett [caption id="attachment_6152" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="Burj el Arab Hotel"][/caption] To tell the truth, I wasn’t much looking forward to the tour of Dubai. From what I’d read, there’s really nothing to do here except shop … if you can afford it … and marvel at the scale or opulence of the buildings. It’s home to the Burj al Khalifa, the tallest building in the world; the Dubai Metro, which we were told was the longest driverless rail network in the world and the Burj al Arab, said to be the most opulent hotel in the world. Sometimes, ...
Story, photos and video by Keith Kellett [caption id="attachment_6020" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="River Tormes"][/caption] Salamanca stands on the River Tormes, which many people who regularly take part in Vaughantown programmes know, because, in its infancy, that river also flows near the regularly-used hotel at Puerta de Gredos. I did think at first that a city centre wasn’t a very good place for a Vaughantown programme. There would be too many distractions, and I thought the intimate ‘house party’ atmosphere we enjoyed at other locations would be lost. But, since the main activity is the ‘one to one’, where you spend an hour talking with ...
You can’t eat your way through Paris without one of their signature dishes—the crepe. Whether you eat a savory crepe at a neighborhood bistro or enjoy a sweet crepe purchased from a sidewalk cart, you’re sure to enjoy this famous French fare. A basic French crepe is a simple creation made from flour, milk, eggs, and butter. But it’s what you do with that crepe that transforms it from comme ci, comme ca to delicieuse! Go simple with granulated sugar and melted butter, sugar and lemon juice, jam or jelly, or Nutella. Or for heartier fare, try ham and cheese, asparagus, ...
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Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World
By Vivienne Mackie
If you are planning to be anywhere near Louisville, KY, before April 22, 2012 it’s well worthwhile to take an extra day to visit this wonderful exhibition. …
National Center of the History of Immigration, Paris
By Vivienne Mackie
France is not the only country grappling with questions of identity and immigration. Today, there’s much concern and discussion about immigration from the Third World to …
The Art of Good Taste, with master sculptor Mercedes Strachwsky
By Vivienne Mackie
Two remarkable miniature sculptural landscapes at the Orlando Science Center give new meaning to the word “Incredible”, as in “truly hard to believe”. They …
Story and Pictures by Keith Kellett.
We weren’t going to get off the ship at Fujairah. The guide books have little to say about it … although some mention that it was the poorest state in …
Whether you’re a little kid or just a kid at heart, if you’re within striking distance of National Harbor, Maryland, you should make time for a visit to the Gaylord National Resort’s “Christmas on the …
If you’ve never experienced European Christmas markets, you have missed out on some of the most fun and festive places to visit during the holiday season. Here are six German cities that should be on your must see wish list to make your Christmas dreams come true.
In 1938, Czech newlyweds Guillermo and Catalina Pollak arrived in Chile. The outstanding beauty of Pucón enchanted the couple, and soon they had purchased a piece of land on which to build their dream. Construction …
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From the Killing Fields …
By Mary Gallagher
The best stress relieving travel tip this road warrior can pass along is to stay the night before departure at an airport hotel unless you live five minutes away.
When I lived in the …
Over the years you have probably seen or heard commercials from the folks at Select Comfort about their mattresses. You know the ones that use air to adjust to the specific amount of firmness you …
Words and pictures by Keith Kellett
Maastricht is really somewhere you pass through on the way to somewhere else, rather than a destination in its own right. Even the Romans regarded it that way, and saw …
Kyoto Bus Pass
By Vivienne Mackie
Kyoto, Japan, is a large city with many wonderful sights and sites, some at the periphery of the city. There are 2 subway lines, but by far the best way to …
Story and Photos by Carol Sorgen
Arrive in Montreux, Switzerland, and you might think you’re on the French Riviera. Indeed, Montreux is actually called the “Swiss Riviera” because its location, nestled between Lake Geneva and the …
Further Adventures of “Heidi, I’m Not!”
Story and Photos by Carol Sorgen
As Ellen DeGeneris would say, “What’s wrong with these photos photos?” See anything odd about the photo to your left? That would be me clutching …
Story and Photos by Carol Sorgen
No, not bed and breakfast. I’m talking about the Alpine country’s two delightful cities–Basel and Bern. While Switzerland’s cities beckon business travelers from all over the world, vacationers are more …
Always on the lookout for toys that exercise the mind, I was excited to discover Recent Toys who specializes in producing innovative, mentally stimulating, cutting-edge brainteasers.
Our 5-year old son, Zakaria, tries out the IcoSoKu Junior …
by Terry Conway
Cruising along the Overseas Highway, the ride feels more like a nature trail than a roadway. Butterflies fly backward. Miniature deer bound through green mangroves.
You roll through those wide-open mangrove swamps, everglades and …
Visitors to South America would be hard pressed to not notice evidence of the people’s incredibly strong Catholic beliefs. Incredibly ornate Christian churches and cathedrals can be found in the biggest of cities and the smallest of towns, and countless saints’ shrines are scattered around the countryside throughout the continent. More dramatic to the eye, however, are the crosses and religious effigies found on higher points such as cliff tops and mountain peaks made to symbolize God and Jesus’ protection over the lands they loom over.
Kan Yasuda in Sapporo, Japan
By Vivienne Mackie
A special exhibit of sculptures by Kan Yasuda, called “Touching the City”, is in Sapporo September 3-November 20, 2011.
Earlier in June he had an exhibition in Turin at Valentino …
Pass-a-Grille’s Enduring Charm
By Terry Conway
It’s the end of the road. Literally. Anchored on a spit of land at Mile Marker 0, you find the Island’s End Resort, a charming Old Florida hideaway with six …
Pictures and Video by Keith Kellett
He was standing on the Circular Quay at Sydney, wearing the uniform of an 18th Century Lieutenant in the Royal Navy. Although he looked nothing like him, he was re-enacting …
HR Giger is probably best known for his creature which was brought to life in the franchise of Alien films. But for almost 50 years Giger has been producing artwork and has established himself as …
