Antiquities, Art, Cultural Attractions, Family Fun, Gardens, Italy, Outdoor Art
Into the Woods –Bomarzo’s Monster Park
We made our way to Bomarzo’s Monster Park on a beautiful autumn day, early enough that the morning fog…
October 1, 2020Join the Journey
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Bend, Central Oregon, Family Fun, Outdoor ActivitiesHead to Bend for Summer Fun: Go Play Outside
There’s plenty of summer left, so if you like spending your sunny days outdoors, head to Bend, Oregon. Hiking,…
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Alaska, Family Fun, Natural Wonders, Outdoor ActivitiesWhere to Go for Cool Summer Fun: Fairbanks Alaska
Once the “greening” begins, it’s a sure sign that Spring has arrived in Fairbanks, Alaska and summer is on…
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Antiquities, Archeology, GreeceA Springtime Visit to Greece: Adventures on the Peloponnese Peninsula
Skip the sweltering summer heat and crazy crowds. Sunny skies, warm weather, wild flowers amidst the ancient ruins, and…
May 9, 2025 -
Salamanca, Toledo, Burgos, Bilbao, Leon, Spain, TravelSemana Santa: How to Celebrate Holy Week in Spain
Throughout Spain, the week leading up to Easter Sunday, known as Semana Santa or Holy Week, is observed in…
May 2, 2024 -
Art, California, Cultural Attractions, Outdoor ActivitiesCalifornia’s High Desert Hidden Gems: Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Desert Museum
I first learned about Noah Purifoy’s wondrous Outdoor Desert Museum while planning a trip to Joshua Tree National Park…
January 28, 2021 -
Architecture, Art, California, Cultural Attractions, Gardens, History, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Art, Rancho MirageSunnylands— A Midcentury Masterpiece
As a regular visitor to the Palm Desert area, I often wondered what was behind the big pink walls…
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Architecture, California, Modernism, Modernism Week, Midcentury Modernism, Palm SpringsPalm Springs—Marvelous Modernism Week
Palm Springs. Just the thought conjures up sunny skies, swimming pools, palm trees—a picture perfect place to relax and…
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Cultural Attractions, Family Fun, Museums, MusicListen to the World at Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum
If “Music is the language of the soul,” the Musical Instrument Museum speaks it fluently. The MIM, as it’s known, is home to more than 8,000 musical instruments from every country on the planet …
January 29, 2023 -
Archeology, Architecture, Art, Churches, Cultural Attractions, PortugalLisbon’s Beautiful Belem
The Belem district is a fascinating and historic area of Lisbon that ought to be on every traveler’s itinerary—and…
July 3, 2018