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. […]
Category Archives: GLOBAL RECON
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Mar
Mar
“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! […]
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Travel Accessories change from year to year, with new improvements and ideas every year. If you are planning some long distance travel, here are some interesting “CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT TRAVEL ACCESSORIES” we found online. eBag – TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible Jr. Meets carry-on requirements • carry handles on top, side and front for easy […]
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The Halcyon Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek area. The Halcyon Hotel, Denver is the first hotel to open in Cherry Creek, Denver’s upscale shopping district, in more than a decade, and the hotel’s concept will make them feel right at home. “We designed the hotel to feel like you were visiting your very chic friend’s house in […]
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THE ARLINGTON RESORT HOTEL & SPA! THE HEART OF HISTORIC HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK ARKANSAS The historic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa is the largest hotel in Arkansas with almost 500 rooms and suites. Since 1875 The Arlington has been hosting guests as one of the South’s premiere resorts…truly an American Treasure. From the grand hotel lobby […]
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Paris on $25 per day! In a city where public parks are plentiful, a luminous natural light is ever-present, and walking has become a pastime with its own fancy name (see: the flaneur), it’s possible to experience Paris with little more than one’s eyes and feet. Of course, our taste buds would get the short end of the stick […]
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“Holding Hands” – representing Love and Family in The Middle KIngdom ART Ancient Egypt The Middle Kingdom Representations of Women, Family + Male & Female Jewelry from a recent exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art During the Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (mid-Dynasty 11–Dynasty 13, around 2030–1650 B.C.), artistic, cultural, religious, and […]
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“Cowboy Hats” are mandatory, shaped and sized to the specific requirements of each individual at the National Western! ART a Photo Essay on The Romantic American Western Lifestyle – RODEO. It’s Alive & Well at the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo In Denver, Colorado An iPhone Photo Essay by Jack A. Atkinson Brahma breed at The National […]