Being an architecture geek, I’ve ogled photos of the most famous house in America, Fallingwater, by Frank Lloyd Wright, for years. Often, I pondered: “Does Fallingwater live up to the hype?” How can a residential house be that remarkable? I finally found out. This week, the stars aligned for me to journey with my husband… [Read More]
Arts
Caribbean Fun: What to Do in Curaçao for Delight!
How could I possibly have more to write about the Caribbean island of Curaçao, given that this is now my SEVENTH article from my epic Curaçao trip? Ooh, trust me — there are ostriches and edible iguanas that still need discussing, and photos too beautiful to keep hidden. Let’s go! Because I need to move… [Read More]
Historic Charleston, SC: History and Fascinating Sights
Curiosity and History of Charleston, SC Beckoned… “What does Charleston, South Carolina even look like?” I wondered aloud to my Folly Beach hosts. “Oh, you MUST go see it after we finish filming this tourism video,” the hosts gushed, almost knocking over the biscuits and gravy we were eating, imagining the disgrace of a human being… [Read More]
Portland, Maine: Ideas for a Fun New England Trip!
“What’s an easy trip from Boston for a romantic getaway?” I pondered this aloud, zooming out the map. “Where can we get a great New England vacation with less than 2 hours of driving?” Ah! Portland, Maine popped into view. Memories flowed of friends gushing: “Portland is delicious. Go there and EAT.” Food tourism? Decision… [Read More]
What is a Tasting Menu? See Beautiful Food Photos of one in Portland, Maine!
What is a Tasting Menu? Why, it’s a combination of art, theater, and incredible food! Over the course of many courses, a restaurant’s star chef presents a progression of small bites that showcase his or her most splendid cookery. Though tasting menus can be pricey, consider that you’re essentially paying for a multi-hour play, art… [Read More]
Old Buildings Transformed to New, Using Art, in Pietermaai District Curaçao
Willemstad, Curaçao has some of the most colorful buildings in the world, yet due to the tides of history and the blazing Caribbean island sun, this architecture is constantly in flux. During my recent travels through Curaçao, I was particularly enchanted by the half-renovated, half-crumbled neighborhood of Pietermaai District Curaçao. By the time you read this article,… [Read More]
