A Natural Heaven Steps from Downtown Buenos Aires

Located a few blocks from the city’s downtown financial and administrative madness, La Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur (Ecological Reserve) is a green space of 360 hectares with unique features within the City of Buenos Aires. This natural reserve gives the city some fresh air, same as the Palermo...

Feast: The Spice is Right

Last Sunday night my husband Josh and I kicked off our Houston Restaurant Week “tour of food” at Feast. After dinner we left the restaurant, got into our car, and began driving the few short miles back to our home, but we were uncharacteristically quiet. Eventually Josh spoke up: “I...

Coming Up: The Poshest Street Party in Britain

I’ve just been invited to a party. It’s a street party. It’s a very posh street party – because it’s being held in Jermyn Street, home to the British tailoring establishment and the Cavendish Hotel. Beau Brummel, the nonpareil of fashion, an an elephant, enjoy a little conversation...

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Dublin Daytrip: The Giant’s Causeway

No trip to Ireland would be complete without getting out of the city and experiencing some of the island’s famous countryside. Many travelers who choose the independent route of renting their own car and hitting the road rave about their experiences. The only decision left to make will be which...

Finding Jewels in the Portobello Road

I’ve often visited Portobello Road (map) to look for antiques, but I’d never bothered with the vintage clothes market up the north end of the road. Now I know better! It’s a fantastic place, really good fun to lurk around, full of colour and also – as I found when I got chatting...

Sydney’s Government House | Historic Architecture Open to the Public

Architecture enthusiasts and history buffs will relish a trip to Government House. This beautiful mansion was built between 1837 and 1845 for the Governor of New South Wales. But today you don’t have to be a VIP to step inside. At the time it was built, Government House was considered the most sophisticated...

Copenhagen Cooking

Copenhagen Cooking — a food festival — is also called the Nordic Food Festival. But, it really doesn’t just serve Nordic Food! (Yes, that is indeed the iconic photo for the festival, at right!) Restaurants and other venues in the Danish capital will be offering exotic food from around...

Ladies Night with the Washington Nationals

Call all ladies that love Nationals baseball or if you just want to try a different type of Girl’s Night Out. The Washington Nationals are hosting a Ladies Night with the Washington Nationals when they play the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Thursday, August 26th. Tickets include special group...

New Neighbours in the Water of Leith

As any regular readers know, I have one and only one favourite place in Edinburgh: The Water of Leith (map). It’s a tranquil place, without a lot going on – which is probably why I like it. This summer though sees the Water of Leith a hub of activity, as some new neighbours have moved...

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Barbara Jones: Her Life in Paint

What I paint has changed over the years. The reason I paint has never wavered. – Barbara Jones, undated artist statement. Let me start by saying this: I am not an art critic, nor am I an artist. Never a particularly good student in art class, my “portfolio” consists largely of lopsided...

Amsterdam’s Canal Belt on UNESCO Heritage List

UNESCO has added Amsterdam’s Canal Belt to the list of World Heritage sites, because this part of Amsterdam is a showpiece of urban planning and architecture. Late 16th and early 17th century Amsterdam prospered and an ever increasing number of people settled in the city. To solve the housing shortage,...

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A Scenic Drive on the Malahat Highway

A recent trip had me driving along the Malahat Highway (map) on the way to beautiful Bamberton Beach Provincial Park, on the Saanich Inlet north of Victoria. This is one of the west coast’s most scenic highways and it’s worth a trip to the Island just to experience it. The Highway is...

Get Sketchy with Sydney Anti-Art Class

If you’re after an alternative to stuffy art classes, get along to an anti-art experience with Dr Sketchy. The unique night out sees the worlds of art and burlesque collide, and you know that when they do sparks are going to fly! You don’t have to worry about being quiet either; the class is highly...

Cool Off with a Cold One at the Winter Beer Fest

Put on your parka and head on over to The Venue of Scottsdale for the Beat the Heat Winter Beer Fest. Get a leg up on the latest winter gear from popular ski companies, taste a wide variety of micro brews and listen to live music from an impressive roster of bands. Get in the mood by watching iconic...

US National Parks of the American Southwest

The establishment of the United States National Park system has insured the preservation of many historical and natural sites since 1872. With nearly 400 parks within the system, it is safe to say that there is one close to every American hometown. The park system has made it even easier for these...

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Aer Lingus: The National Airline of Ireland

One question I receive all the time about Ireland is how to travel affordably. Many Americans research only American-owned airlines, but extending your search to include one more airline might be beneficial. The National Airline of Ireland is called Aer Lingus, and while they do offer some incredibly...

Chicago Air and Water Show 2010

This coming weekend marks of Chicago’s most popular events: the Chicago Air and Water Show 2010. It’s the largest and oldest free show of its kind in the U.S. and attracts more than 2 million people to the shores of Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach (1603 N. Lake Shore Drive; map) each August. This...

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Bean Day Celebration Centennial

There aren’t many culinary events that can claim more than 100 years of celebrations, but Bean Day in Wagon Mound, New Mexico (map), is one of ‘em (the photo’s from 1939). This historic event — now held on Labor Day Weekend (September 3-6, 2010) — began in 1909 when Higinio...

Hot Happenings: Aug 11-14

Ahi Tower at The Blue Fish in Delray Beach Wednesday, August 11: Are you intrigued by the history of sake or don’t know anything about it? Does pairing up sushi and sake still have your stumped? Join SUSHISAMBA dromo’s beverage director, Mackenzie Parks for a little history lesson, tasting...

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Arcades of London

The shopping mall has a long and illustrious history. And in that history, the arcades of London have a prestigious place. The Burlington Arcade. No running! No whistling! In Medieval London the shops were just the ground floor of houses, some with shutters that turned into counters for the daytime....

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