May 8th, 2008
After a sunny day exploring the island of Capri, it was fun to take the chair lift in Anacapri all the way to the very top to take a view of the island and surrounding area. The fog rolling in on one side of the island created quite a juxtaposition with the sun on the […]
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March 16th, 2008
In my blog posts, I frequently share with you what I see out of my hotel window — beautiful beaches, the ocean, a storm brewing, a majestic skyline, or simply some architecture or flora that may have caught my attention. I share with you what I am looking at as I travel around the […]
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May 4th, 2007
If you’ve visited any of the great travel blogs out there, you’ve seen some great photography. After looking at some of the photos, have you ever gone back through your own personal collection and said, “you know, mine are just as good — maybe even better?” If so, here’s a contest for you.
As part of […]
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January 11th, 2007
My blogging friend Georgie, over at Laughing Chow, sent me some information that may be of interest to travelers who are also photographers. Or maybe just travelers who want to try their hand at photography.
CondeNast Traveler has announced its 20th anniversary photography contest. Here are the basic details: Take a photo that captures a memorable […]
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December 18th, 2006
Details: The Calgary Tower in Calgary, Alberta. (I had a chance to visit Calgary last week, my first time there.)
Photo credit: flickr
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December 13th, 2006
A picture frame or small photo album makes a great gift for someone who is away from home a lot. It allows the traveler to take a little piece of home with them wherever they go.
A small frame can be easily packed away, and then taken out and placed on a nightstand or desk in […]
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November 25th, 2006
A few words about UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Project:
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.
With that in mind, UNESCO has compiled a World […]
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October 14th, 2006
Is it possible to combine Halloween, horror and art?
I didn’t think so, but evidently, the answer is yes. The New York City Horror Film Festival has been doing it for five years.
The Fifth Annual event runs October 18th-22nd. The big public bash to launch the event will be held on the 18th at Don Hills […]
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September 5th, 2006
Located on 14 acres along the east bank of the Anacostia River, you will find the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. It is the only National Park that is devoted to the propagation and display of aquatic plants, and its history is one of great significance to the botanical study and development of water plants.
Originally the gardens were […]
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July 27th, 2006
If you’re going to be in the Seattle area this weekend, you may want to take advantage of the nice weather and check out the Bellevue Arts & Crafts Fair. This year is the 22nd year of the festival, always held the last weekend in July in an attempt to ensure sunny weather.
The arts and […]
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