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Seeing the World One Step at a Time

The Wonderful World of Travel: A Tale of the Pandemic

December 15, 2020 by S. Nadja ZajdmanLeave a Comment

Through a neighbourhood travel agent, in December 2019 I booked a tour of northern Italy, scheduled for May 2020. I also bought an expensive and comprehensive insurance policy that would allow me to cancel FOR ANY REASON. I stumbled upon this agent’s office in a local mall during the late winter of 2019. I told her that I was alone and on a limited budget. She told me there was a tour company that catered to solo travelers, and ordered their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airline, Delta Airlines, Italy, New York City, Travel Insurance, Visa

6 Exciting Additions to the “Smithsonian of the West”

December 10, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

With 17 diverse museums, 16 beautiful gardens, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Tony Award®-winning Old Globe theater and more, San Diego’s Balboa Park provides visitors dozens of different experiences unlike other city parks. Often referred to as the “Smithsonian of the West” due to its large number of museums, this National Historic Landmark near downtown San Diego spans 1,200 acres, beating out both New York City’s Central Park and San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, California, China, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, History, India, Korea, Mexico, Museum, Music, Natural History, New York City, Peru, Philippines

Stuart Every – CEO and Founder of Dolphin Creative

December 9, 2020 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

I met Stuart Every about two years ago at China House in Georgetown, Penang. He struck me as humble and unassuming, with a naturally calm demeanor. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about street arts industry. At the end of our meet up, I knew in my heart that I needed to interview him one day. Stuart has been a producer for 30 years. Since the age of 18, he has worked across multiple production genres including music, theatre, ballet, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, China, Dolphin, Dubai, Festival, Garden, Interview, Journey, Key West, London, Malaysia, Markets, Music, New York City, Spain, Walking tour

AREA15 in Las Vegas Announces Grand Opening Today

September 17, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

LAS VEGAS (September, 2020) – AREA15, the world's first purpose-built experiential art and entertainment complex will open its doors at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2020. Guests wishing to be among the first to experience the ground-breaking complex should register here for available time slots on opening weekend Sept. 17, 18, 19 and 20 and moving forward. Sept. 17 marks the initial phase of AREA15's rolling opening, which will see the ongoing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Boston, Chocolate, Desert, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, Music, New York City, Romantic, Shopping Mall, Singapore, Technology, Volcano

Top 10 Historic & Culinary Delights in New York’s Dutchess County

July 7, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Planning a weekend trip to any destination can feel overwhelming especially when must-see historic and culinary attractions combined with ample time for relaxation are on the agenda.  If you're visiting Dutchess County in New York's Mid Hudson River Valley, look no further than this Top 10 List which includes a  locally run bed and breakfast to spend your evenings. Monte’s Local Kitchen & Tap Room With roots in the restaurant business … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Bridges, Celebrity, Cruising, Culinary travel, Drinking, England, Farming, Food and Wine, Garden, Hiking, History, Italy, Journey, Museum, New York City, Pizza

A Visit to the World’s Greatest Barbershop

July 1, 2020 by Dave4 Comments

About 60 mostly bearded fellows were lined up already - a count by our own estimate. And according to front man, chair number one and owner Alex Torreto, a slow day by his account. They often start lining up two hours before the shop even opens he said. I must digress. Central Frankfurt has a real lack of barbers, simply put - places where one can walk in the door and just get a damn haircut. Prior to my visit to Torreto, I stopped by 7 other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Drinking, Film, Frankfurt, New York City, Paris, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

5 Ways to Celebrate Pride in New York City

June 9, 2020 by Sophia ReyesLeave a Comment

One of the biggest, most anticipated, and most colorful events that takes place in New York City is Pride. When the month of June rolls in, the city prepares its streets for the numerous gatherings and activities that focus on celebrating the groundbreaking achievements of the LGBTQ community. For long-time Pride attendees, creating a Pride itinerary is a snap. However, travelers who want to experience Pride for the first time may be overwhelmed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, History, Ice Cream, Museum, Music, New York City, Restaurants, Shopping Mall

5 Essential Things to Do In Downtown LA

April 28, 2020 by Giorgos Mouratidis1 Comment

Downtown fortunes seem to blow in the wind like so many jazz trumpets. Famous for being as noir as this previous sentence, downtown Los Angeles has seen its share of ups and downs. A formative force in the birth and development of the city, downtown fell into obscurity as places like Hollywood and Venice bloomed thanks to urban sprawl amid growing demand for housing in the city of dreams. In the first part of this millennium, downtown L.A. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Coffee, Culinary travel, Drinking, Fashion, Film, Food and Wine, History, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Museum, Music, New York City, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sushi, Venice

Smithsonian Magazine Announces 16th Annual Museum Day, Made Possible by Lexus Curiosity Week

April 1, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

This year Museum Day honors the 50th Anniversaries of Earth Day and Smithsonian Magazine with its theme Earth Optimism NEW YORK—(March, 2020)–Smithsonian Magazine has designated Saturday, April 4, 2020, as the 16th annual Museum Day, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States open their doors for free to those who download a branded ticket. This is a special year for the event as it celebrates the 50th anniversary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Culture, Food and Wine, Museum, New York City

6 Things You Didn’t Know About St. Patrick’s Day

March 11, 2020 by A Couple for the RoadLeave a Comment

St. Patrick's Day is the quintessential Irish holiday celebrated around the world by millions. Dressing head-to-toe in green and partying through the streets of Dublin on this glorious occasion that every traveler to enjoys a little revelry should experience at least once in their lives - but what do we really know about the holiday? According to most, we can generally assume that people know that St. Patrick's Day is the day that some Irish … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Britain, Drinking, England, History, Ireland, New York City

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