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 […]
Category Archives: GLOBAL RECON
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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“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, […]
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The New Zealand Sounds – Dusky, Doubtful, and Milford, also known as Fiordland are some of the most beautiful untouched areas of New Zealand. As most people I was traveling with noted, “It’s like entering Jurassic Park!” Traveling by ship through the sounds is an amazing experience that allows you to see the vastness of […]
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SHRIMP ETOUFFEE (South Louisiana Smothered Shrimp) This dish may be made with crawfish, but many people prefer shrimp. This Original Recipe was adapted from many recipes shared with our family by home cooks born and raised in Southern Louisiana. It is relatively easy to make and the dish will always impress guests and family alike! […]