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Category Archives: Tourism
Brilliant Bookshops
You would be hard pressed to discover a bookshop in a more beautiful setting than the charming Atlantis Books in the tiny village of Oia on the stunning Greek island of Santorini. But it’s just one of the wonderful bookshops … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Tourism, Travel Writing, Writing
Tagged Hanoi, New Hampshire, New York City, Oxford, Santorini
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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
Posted in Architecture, Art, Tourism, USA
Tagged Aztec, Mexico, NYC, Rockefeller Center, Zapotec
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Just in time for Halloween
I have no intention of ever setting foot inside the Salem, Massachusetts Salem Witch Board Museum but this spooky little museum in the historic town seems like the perfect spot for Halloween. The attraction located in the town that’s famous … Continue reading
Posted in History, Museums, Tourism, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged Occult, Salem, witches
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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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Magical Mystery Tours
Japan is famous for its proliferation of gachapon, or capsule vending machines, which sell everything from exotic beverages to underwear. This summer, Peach Aviation, a Japanese airline that mainly flies domestic routes, began installing special vending machines that offer discounted airfares. … Continue reading
A Perfect Time To Visit The Haunted Bookshop
What better time of the year to visited The Haunted Bookshop than at the Halloween season. Located in Cambridge, England and fittingly found down a dark, spooky alleyway, the diminutive bookstore more than lives up to its name. Packed … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, History, Tourism
Tagged Antiquarian Books, Bookselling, Cambridge, England, ghosts
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bureaucrats who have no imagination
I am a big fan of New Zealand and of its most resilient city Christchurch. However, I was disappointed to learn this week that the Christchurch city council has eliminated the job of official Wizard and axed the legendary Ian … Continue reading
Song of the Open Road
Feeling wistful and nostalgic these days for the open road. What better poet to capture the way of the road than Walt Whitman. Song of the Open Road, 4 The earth expanding right hand and left hand, The picture alive, … Continue reading
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
