by BobP They always say to question conventional wisdom. I long-ago concluded, in the height of my youthful arrogance, that Menton – a border town on the French/Italian Riviera, was without interest. Dario and his glam friend Faye from London have proven me wrong! The town’s name means chin in French, and I can assure, after a second …
by AshleyB Paul Revere’s House, Fanueil Hall, Harvard, MIT, the Red Socks, the Commons … Boston is known for its rich history and diverse culture. As a true Southern Belle with a sweet tooth to boot, I forgot all that and made a beeline to the perfect meringue à la Mike’s Pastry Shop as soon …
by BobP The new 9/11 Memorial is an elegant and soothing tribute to victims of the disaster. It opened to the public on Sunday – the tenth anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack. About 7,000 people, mainly dignitaries and families of victims, were issued tickets for opening day. The memorial occupies half of the 16-acre …
by BobP I have always been a bit of a geek when it comes to airplanes. Yes, I’m an engineer by training, and as early as the age of 10, I used to hang out at the Geneva airport on weekends on the observation deck (they allowed people up there back then) to survey arrivals …
by BobP Lovely memorial in tribute to Martin Luther King. We were in DC on August 28th – the day after Irene hit and the dedication ceremony was cancelled. Still managed to get in a sneak peek though. Steve Heap / Shutterstoc.com In a line between the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials and adjacent to the FDR memorial, …
by Ilana Dorofeeva In he middle of warm August 2011 I went to Chicago for the first time. The beauty of this city amazed me! I was visiting local hotels: Ritz – Carlton, Peninsula and Fairmont. I had a city tour with a professional guide, had an unforgettable time on the luxury dinner cruise and …
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Chicago ArtBy JohnK One of the Art Institute’s most loved pieces by Chicagoans is Marc Chagall’s America Windows and it’s been missing for years. Created in 1977 to honor the Bicentennial, the six windows display music, painting, literature, theatre and dance and are meant to celebrate the country as a place of cultural and religious …
by BobP This is definitely not for the faint of heart. Nor for anyone with a fear of heights. Hang-gliding over Monaco (from Roquebrune) is fun with those who like extreme experiences. The views are amazing. I almost wet myself and kept praying it would end, between brief moments of bliss “oh, how pretty” and …
By BobP We visited the recently renovated California Academy of Sciences museum in Golden Gate Park (San Francisco). It is so much prettier than the former version! Construction began on the new $500 million dollar building on September 12, 2005, while the exhibits were moved to 875 Howard Street for a temporary museum. Renzo Piano, the …
By BobP In the back-country, not too far from Nice, you’ll find many mountain villages that are treasures. One of my favourites is Peillon. Wind your way up the road to a church with a courtyard, geographic table (which Dario is studying intently) and an old school. It is lovely! Don’t bother eating at the …