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Category Archives: Architecture
Sundry Sunday Seven
January 1, 2022 was Public Domain Day here in the USA. Among the works entering the public domain was Heminway’s great novel The Sun Also Rises. The Center for the Study of the Public Domain lists thousands of books and recordings … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Asia, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Hotels, Museums, Tourism, USA, Writing
Tagged China, Chinatown, London, New York City, Poetry
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When In Rome
Over the years I’ve visited dozens of ancient Roman ruin sites around Europe, but I don’t recall ever seeing any preserved or restored latrines. I recently stumbled upon this fascinating video on personal hygiene and public sanitation in ancient Rome … Continue reading
The Perfect Holiday Gift For Someone On Your List
Miller High Life’s Gingerbread Dive Bar Kit brings the best of the holiday season together : arts & crafts, gingerbread, dive bars and beer. Almost everyone loves a good gingerbread house and building one is a wonderful seasonal activity. But maybe it’s … Continue reading
Van Gogh’s London
As I have previously mentioned, I have long been an enormous fan of London as a travel destination. In fact, during the previous century I even wrote a travel guidebook for budget travel to the British capital. But I was … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, Museums, Tourism
Tagged Britain, London, Vincent Van Gogh
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Día de los Muertos in NYC
For countless generations the indigenous people of what is now the nation of Mexico have celebrated Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The exhuberant celebration of life and death occurs annually during the first two days of … Continue reading
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Tagged Aztec, Mexico, NYC, Rockefeller Center, Zapotec
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Moving Light
Many years ago when I was writing a travel guide for Washington D.C., I discovered that one of its least visited sites was also one of its most beautiful. Overlooking the nation’s capital, the Washington National Cathedral is one of … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Music, Tourism, USA
Tagged Brian Eno, Gregorian chants, Washington D.C
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House of Dreams
Over the years, I have visited dozens of museums in and around London, but I haven’t found my way to the wonderful House of Dreams yet. The next time that I’m in London I will certainly make time to see … Continue reading
Venice, Violin, and Vivaldi
On Saturday tourists were treated to the spectacle of an enormous violin floating down the canals of Venice carrying a live string quartet. The cruising instrument, “Noah’s Violin,” was created by artist Livio De Marchi, as a way of “bringing a message … Continue reading
The best view in town
I’m jaded when it comes to New York City tourist attractions, but I’m looking forward to the October 21st opening of the city’s newest site. Summit One Vanderbilt, which describes itself “the most immersive observatory” experience,” sits on top of … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Tourism, USA
Tagged Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan, New York City
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Treasures from the Library
One month from today, the New York Public Library will be launching its first ever permanent exhibition. Treasures will offer rotating highlights from the NYPL’s collection of 56 million items spanning 4,000 years of history. For more than 125 years, The New … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, History, Libraries, Maps, Museums, Photography, Tourism, USA
Tagged New York City, NYPL
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Travel Between The Pages 