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 […]
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A Perception of Distance to Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa has always been one of those interestingly remote places for me. I grew up just an hour away from it, but it always felt as distant as places three or four hours away, as if it were more suited to a long weekend trip than a quick … [Read more...] about A Perception of Distance to Santa Rosa, California
Mendocino Opportunities For Art And Shopping
If I could, I would do all of my birthday and holiday shopping in Mendocino. Unfortunately, that’s not practical either in terms of distance or finances. In fact, I’ve found it best to bring a few hundred dollars in cash and leave my cards in the car … [Read more...] about Mendocino Opportunities For Art And Shopping
Take Some Time In Montreal’s Old Town Streets
Our last day provided us with some time to explore Old Montreal, so we strolled the streets and tried to take it all in. Our route took us up Rue Saint Paul to the old city square, Place Jacques-Cartier, which was the former entranceway to the Port … [Read more...] about Take Some Time In Montreal’s Old Town Streets
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
A Wedding Provides Excuse To Visit Montreal
I’ve been to Montreal at least a half dozen times in my life, but always seemed to stay in the anglophone enclave of Westmount, and restricted my exploration to that area along with Saint Henri and the downtown. That recently changed thanks to a … [Read more...] about A Wedding Provides Excuse To Visit Montreal
A Weekend Escape To Santa Cruz, Literally
The circumstances surrounding my last visit to Santa Cruz (The city in California, in case you wanted specifics) are entertaining enough that I’ll explain them in some detail. An out-of-town friend had come for a three-week visit. After only three … [Read more...] about A Weekend Escape To Santa Cruz, Literally
Explore Charleston’s Citadel Worth A Stop Over
My last visit to Charleston, South Carolina was occasioned by a nephew’s wedding, which provided me with a close-up look at a part of Charleston that most visitors never see. That is, The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, which most … [Read more...] about Explore Charleston’s Citadel Worth A Stop Over
The Gate To Golden Gate Park San Francisco
The omnipresent large park within a major city tends to feel like a break from the city, a place of escape — or even of refuge. You step into these parks to take a deep breath and forget, for as long as you stay there, that you’re in the midst of the … [Read more...] about The Gate To Golden Gate Park San Francisco
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
Nature and Nurture Greenery Around Sonoma
Sonoma’s emphasis on foods extends beyond the borders of the downtown area. There’s an authenticity in the city’s fixation on “real” food that reveals the foodie vibe isn’t just a pretension for unsuspecting tourists. I find that after some time in … [Read more...] about Nature and Nurture Greenery Around Sonoma