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Oakland Museum of California continues Transformation

December 8, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Natural History and Ecology of Mount Shasta to be Featured as One of Seven Significant Areas of Focus OMCA Celebrates Multilayered Story of California’s Natural World, Giving Voice to Range of Perspectives and Fostering Dialogue and Discovery Opening May 31, 2013, OMCA’s Reinstalled Gallery of California Natural Sciences Showcases California As One of the World’s Top Biodiversity ‘Hotspots’ (Oakland, CA)—The Oakland Museum of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, California, Culture, Desert, Food and Wine, History, Museum, Natural History, Oakland, Sacramento, Sand, Scuba Diving, Volcano, Whales, Wildlife, Yosemite National Park

Visit Los Angeles Museums for Free!

September 4, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Visit LA Museums for Free between October 1 and November 11, 2012 Book a hotel on discoverLosAngeles.com and receive two free adult admissions and store discounts at 30 leading LA museums LOS ANGELES (September 4, 2012)– Many of history’s great masterpieces call Los Angeles museums home and, this fall, the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board (LA Tourism) is turning the spotlight on the destination’s priceless artworks and exhibitions. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, California, Culture, Egypt, History, Hollywood, Houston, Journey, LA Museums, Los Angeles, Museum, Natural History

New York, New York!

March 27, 2012 by Hans BeltranLeave a Comment

New York, New York! One of the most important cities in the World, a finance capital loved by millions and hated by other thousands, a city of contrasts where beauty and wildness are combined in perfect harmony, stinking the oxygen of its inhabitants with a magnificent and intoxicating lifestyle that once you experience it, change your very core forever. With a unique character, given by the fact that there is a citizen from every single part … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Art, Bridges, Canals, China, Desert, Empire State Building, Garden, History, Italy, Journey, Lifestyle, Museum, Music, Natural History, New York City, Paradise, Wildlife

The Oltrarno District in Florence

October 17, 2011 by Miss MociLeave a Comment

As Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance movement and it is the home of many key monuments and art works if this time, it is not surprising that the city has a lively art scene to this day. The district of Oltrarno is the heart and soul of Florence when it comes to the creation of art. Michelangelo studied the anatomy of the human body right here. To be more exact the Santo Spirito Church is where he dissected and studied cadavers. In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Europe, Florence, History, Museum, Music, Natural History, Walking tour

Carnegie Museum of Natural History – September 2011

September 1, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, PA is one of the four Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh. This museum is located in the Eastern part of the city mere walking distance from Carnegie Mellon University and should certainly be a must visit during your time in Pittsburgh. Highlights include a huge Dinosaur exhibit with some of the most perfectly preserved specimens that you will ever see including a "PaleoLab" (Fossil Preparation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Art, History, Museum, Natural History, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Walking tour

Travelling with Kids: 10 Best Hostels for Families

June 23, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Offering a practical and affordable place to stay, hostels are becoming increasingly appealing to travelers with children. Family hostels can offer private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and to really keep costs down, the self-catering kitchens are ideal places to prepare packed lunches. Most hostels offer games rooms and children will be happy watching TV in the comfortable lounge areas after a busy day of sightseeing. Hostels often organize free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Australia, Beach, Bicycle, Chicago, Denmark, Edinburgh, England, France, Garden, Germany, History, London, Museum, National Park, Natural History, Portugal, Sailing, San Francisco, Sydney

Linger Longer at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

June 22, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Hawai'i, the Big Island (June 22, 2011) -You know what breaks our heart? Hearing about visitors to Hawai'i Island who are staying in Kona, and who drive two or three hours over to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, then drive around the park for a couple of hours, dashing through the visitors center, taking a snapshot of the steaming summit crater, maybe a quick walk through Nāhuku Lava Tube, then off they go again all the way back to Kona. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Biosphere, Culture, Desert, Hawaii, History, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Park, Natural History, Paradise, San Francisco, Ski Trip, Village, Volcano, Walking tour, Wildlife

New Iphone App, Golden Gate Park – San Francisco

November 10, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

New iPhone app and itineraries help tourists and locals explore the hidden gems of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park The California Academy of Sciences' first iPhone app, the Golden Gate Park Field Guide is now available. SAN FRANCISCO (November 10, 2010) -The California Academy of Sciences launches its first-ever iPhone app this week, the Golden Gate Park Field Guide, leveraging technology to help users explore the flora, fauna, and hidden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Art, Beach, Bicycle, California, Christmas, Culinary travel, Culture, Flowers, Garden, Golf, History, iPhone, Museum, Natural History, Nightlife, Restaurants, San Francisco, Sports

Back from LA

June 11, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Just got back from the City of Angels. Had the Natural History museum exhibits all to myself - 1st Friday of every month open late, live bands setup shop and food - and some of the southlands pre-eminent professors and researchers give lectures, setup right among the exhibits. Def a highlight. Amazing gold and gem collection. World's largest known Ammonites. I felt like Ben Stiller in the Night of the Museum...well without the displays coming to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Esotouric, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Los Angeles, Museum, Natural History, New York City, Restaurants, Shopping Mall

Off to the City of Angels…again :)

June 2, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

I'm off to LA in a day or two for a week of fun and researching more content for my quickly growing Los Angeles article and maybe sell some of my Freeways of Los Angeles books! There is NEVER a shortage of anything to do in the LA area and this trip will be no exception. The Annenberg Space for Photography has a large exhibit on Water until mid June - so will squeeze this in. Then going to hang out near downtown with one of the Esotouric … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Bus Travel, Esotouric, Freeways, History, Los Angeles, Museum, Natural History, Photography, Studio Tours

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