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A Waikiki sunset cruise offers a chance to take a longer, more relaxing look at Honolulu’s iconic beach. Add sunset and a cocktail and you might not care that the fantasy of Waikiki bears little Read More …
Land use data as art While in DC the other week, I discovered the work of Norwood Viviano, a sculptural artist working primarily in glass who appears to be fascinated by land use, demographics, and Read More …
The historic center of Vilnius, Lithuania, is a UNESCO World Heritage site where visitors can experience five centuries of change. And what better way to that than on a guided walking tour? I love discovering Read More …
Mesa, Arizona, is awash with art and color around the downtown light rail station. This vibrant and inviting nucleus of culture and the arts is much more than just a commuter stop along the light Read More …
Two or three stories above the streets of New York City’s Chelsea and Meatpacking neighborhoods, a former railroad track winds around and (literally) through the historic factories and warehouses that now serve as upscale homes, Read More …
I’m starting to think about this winter’s trip to Arizona. In the process I’m looking back at some of our previous trips. For example, last year we had the good luck to be in the Read More …
I fall in love with Toronto’s Distillery District the moment I spot it a few blocks ahead through the bus window. My new love doesn’t disappoint. We are greeted by interesting restored buildings – the Read More …
Lima is one of those cities that tourists are often advised to spend as little time in as possible. If you are given that advice, ignore it. I’ve been to Lima briefly on two occasions Read More …
Traveling back to Cape Town from wine country takes us past the Cape Flats. It would be entirely possible to fly into Cape Town, tour the city and peninsula and remain oblivious to the vast Read More …
Originally the home of slaves imported to the Cape of Good Hope during the 16th and 17th centuries from Malaysia, Indonesia and various African countries, Cape Town’s Bo Kaap neighborhood has retained much of its Read More …