Category Archives: GLOBAL RECON

Why Would Anyone go in Phoenix or Scottsdale, Arizona In Summer?

SUMMER IS “OFF SEASON” IN ARIZONA BECAUSE OF THE HEAT (BUT – THINK AGAIN) GRAND RESORT VACATIONS ARE THE SAME INDOORS AND THEY’RE DISCOUNTED! At 112º F going for an afternoon stroll outside is downright foolish, but early mornings and evenings are a great time to venture out. By Annie Fitzsimmons It’s no secret that Arizona […]

The Beauty of Infinity Pools

There may be no better way to truly soak up this summer than by lazily lounging at the edge of a beautiful infinity pool. Let’s look at some fantasy pools, for your dream home. trivago.com has supplied us with eight examples of their best choices of hotel infinity pools. The combination of stark white buildings and […]

ホテル Hoteru 日本 Nihon – Kobe’s Meriken Park Oriental Resort Hotel

tree cosy chairs

By Miranda Hutchens The Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Resort Hotel is surrounded by ocean on three sides. Guests enjoy quintessential Kobe scenes as the harbor, Kobe Port Tower, and Kobe Maritime Museum stretch out beneath your eyes. Each guest room has a balcony so that you can enjoy the glittering ocean and urban nightscape, which change […]

Glide Down the Danube (Cruising Europe)

A map of Europe

A map of the Ama Waterways Cruise along the inspiring DANUBE River. Along the Danube, you see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. This cruise, orchestrated by Ama Waterways, will indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in three magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna. Listen to the sounds of the […]

Road Trip: KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD

Austin Hat

KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD… KEEPS AUSTIN ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING CITIES IN THE U.S.! Why does everybody love Austin? To find out, ARTS& FOOD took a “Road Trip” to Austin, Texas! Austin is the state’s capital and although it is the southernmost state capital in the contiguous 48 states, if you look at the population […]

TRAVELING / Cargo Pants? Yes, Cargo Pants!

fleece cargo pants

Tailored and tightly fitting cargo trousers are much better looking than the older, bulky, big legged ones.     What pant is humble enough that it has never been crowned fashionable? Cool enough that it is worn by artists and house painters? Functional and comfortable enough that it would be elected “the-pant-for-all-time” instead of fashion for […]

My Favorite Hotel: The Palmer House

Drawings on the ceiling

      Currently operating as the Palmer House – A Hilton Hotel, it is a Historic Hotel of America member, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Palmer House was the city’s first hotel with elevators and the first hotel with electric light bulbs and telephones in the guest rooms. It has also […]

Colossal Exhibition at Te Papa Tongarewa

a woman standing nex to a giant soldier

Colossal Exhibiton These colossal sculptures took a staggering 24,000 hours to create, and countless hours to research. by Anna Addoms While visiting Wellington, NZ last month, I wandered into Te Papa Tongarewa (The Museum of New Zealand). It showcases the history of New Zealand from the Maori culture to the immigration of European civilization. One of […]

CULTURE CITY: Portland, Oregon

Tall Buildings

Portland Oregon is known for its unique culture: its music scene, its food scene its craft beers and for its dress down, casual, outdoor lifestyle!       THE MUSIC SCENE IS BIG IN PORTLAND: Portland’s musical offerings are as diverse as the city itself, with options including indie rock, jazz, classical, pop and more. […]

 “AMERICAN ROAD TRIP”, Arts & Food Photo Essay

a road trip

“AMERICAN ROAD TRIP” Editor’s Note: This photo essay is about rural America and the highways that connect all of the USA together. I am always interested in how different things catch the individual photographer’s eye. Any other person would tell a completely different story. This photo essay happened during a solo drive through Colorado, New Mexico, […]