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Standing in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle (also called the Place de l’Étoile) at the western end of the Champs-Élyseés, the Arc de Triomphe is the largest triumphal arch in the world.
It honors those who bravely fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. , Beneath the arch is the […]
Some of my favorites artists have works hanging at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and visiting the museum is a great way to spend an afternoon out of the Texas heat and humidity.
The Modern, as it is generally called, specializes in post-World War II art, housed in five long pavilions set into […]
Last week I wrote about things to do in Denver (besides the Democratic National Convention0), and this week the country turns its attention to the Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Minneapolis.
While I’m a little less familiar with Saint Paul, I’ve still spent some time in the area. I still have a few […]
I love offbeat and quirky kinds of places – for just the reasons that they are offbeat and quirky. I’ve even been known to drive out of my way to see the “biggest,” “smallest,” “world’s only,” “oldest” thing or whatever.
Lucy the Elephant, a couple miles south of Atlantic City in Margate, New Jersey, is […]
I’m trying out a new blogging photo service today – Smilebox.
Here’s a photo slide show of a recent trip to Guadalajara, Mexico.
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This is a fun way to share some travel photos with you, so let me know how you like it.
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The Democratic National Convention officially starts tomorrow, so we’ll be seeing and hearing lots about Denver, the Mile High city, in the news.
But what if you are in Denver and want to escape from the hubbub of politics? Are they options?
Here’s my list of a dozen enjoyable, relaxing, and fun things to do in […]
With all the political news flying around today, all eyes, regardless of party affiliation, are turning toward Denver and the upcoming Democratic National Convention. (The Republicans will gather a few weeks later in Minneapolis.)
Those unfamiliar with Denver may think of it as a sleepy little western town, but it is a modern city with […]
I’ve been spending some time in Palm Springs this month, researching lots of great things to do here.
If you haven’t been here for awhile, well. . . you haven’t been here!
There are lots of great hotels (old and new), restaurants, and bars. What was once a playground for the blue-haired, has evolved into a […]
The Muckleshoot Tribe, part of the Coast Salish culture, owns and operates the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn, Washington. Like many Native American casinos, the gaming and related industries provide jobs for many tribal members.
This casino operates the expected games, some new twists on old favorites, and has a separate smoke free facility. It is […]
A couple hour drive west of Boston, nearly to the New York state line in Stockbridge, is the Norman Rockwell Museum.
The site was Rockwell’s home for the last 25 years of his life, and was turned into a museum housing over 700 of his paintings, drawings and studies (the largest collection in the […]
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Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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