Yep, here we go again. Save the date on your calendar, here comes Art Basel Hong Kong right around the corner. Art Basel has a pretty good spread across the globe at this point, of course the annual in Basel Switzerland itself, the somewhat iconic although over rated Art Basel in Miami for all of […]
Europe
Lavish Eating Options To Be Had In Montreal
Anyone who’s visited Montreal knows that it is one of North America’s culinary hotspots, known for exquisite cuisine. On this trip I also learned that Montreal has more restaurants per capita than any other Canadian city, which means it’s home to a … [Read more...] about Lavish Eating Options To Be Had In Montreal
Outdoors And Nature Adventure Around Newcastle
While I didn’t do it on this visit, if you’ve got the time, make the effort to climb Slieve Donard — not the resort and spa, but Northern Ireland’s tallest mountain, whose base lies at the south end of Newcastle. While guides claim it’s a strenuous … [Read more...] about Outdoors And Nature Adventure Around Newcastle
Find Me Some Fish And Chips In Newcastle
The food at the resort’s Oak Restaurant proved to be a significant upgrade from the cafeteria-style food served at Camp Greenhill, and is probably one of the — if not “the” — best restaurants in Newcastle. While I thoroughly enjoyed my salmon dinner, … [Read more...] about Find Me Some Fish And Chips In Newcastle
Built Up Expectations and Seeing the Reality in Paris
The first time I went up the Eiffel Tower, I was three years old -- an awestruck young child who believed the tower was tall enough to touch the sky. Maybe that early experience is why every time I go back, there’s a moment of disappointment; of, … [Read more...] about Built Up Expectations and Seeing the Reality in Paris
Back In Newcastle Northern Ireland For A Visit
Having worked on the outskirts of Newcastle, Northern Ireland as a summer camp counselor during my university days, I jumped at the opportunity for a revisit. Staying at the Victorian elegance of the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa was a significant … [Read more...] about Back In Newcastle Northern Ireland For A Visit
Two Different Meals Two Nights In Krakow
As with most cities I visit, aimless wandering served as my primary activity. All of Krakow’s self-contained Old Town was worth the wander and I often found myself in the main market square, which is the largest medieval town square in Europe. It was … [Read more...] about Two Different Meals Two Nights In Krakow
Initial Observations On Arriving In Krakow
My visit to Krakow was precipitated by the need to get from Vilnius, Lithuania to Milan, Italy, but a need sans deadline, thus time to explore cool places between the two cities. Krakow made the cut because it was one of the few Polish cities to … [Read more...] about Initial Observations On Arriving In Krakow
Checking Out The Kenmare Stone Circle
Waiting to get eviscerated on this one, but here goes. A visit to Kenmare is not complete without a visit to the Neolithic stone circle, it’s cool, but it’s a circle of stones, nothing more. Odds are if you go there, you will see people of all sorts, … [Read more...] about Checking Out The Kenmare Stone Circle
Finding The Ruins Of Dunkerron Castle
Kenmare has it’s cute little town center, it’s traditional pubs and market square, but it also has it’s own castle, Dunkerron, which is listed in a lot of the regular guidebooks as only a quick mention. First of all it’s mostly a wreck, a relatively … [Read more...] about Finding The Ruins Of Dunkerron Castle
Conquering Rome, Make Like Hannibal Crossing The Alps
We got really excited when we had heard that the supposed location of Hannibal’s crossing of the Alps had more or less been confirmed due to the excellent abilities of archeologists digging up horse and possibly elephant poop and then dating it to … [Read more...] about Conquering Rome, Make Like Hannibal Crossing The Alps