I’d heard that there was something interesting happening in Prague. Of course, anyone who’s been paying attention understands that it’s been a kind of sudden hot spot for at least 4 decades, and maybe the news comes not as news, but as surprise that it’s still this way. I was newly in Berlin, couch surfing in flats, and it wasn’t getting old. I was looking for the next heartbeat, because the places I’d lived seemed to run out of breath [...]
There’s always something new in New York City. People who come here often understand that it’s not the dizzying array of listings of new performances coming to town that make up the bulk of the excitement and thrill of being here, but it’s the daily surprises. Moment by moment, and beat by beat, there are things that happen in this city that simply cannot take place anywhere else. The wide diversity of the population, along with the long and complex [...]
In the early 1970s, my brother went on a trip to the Alaskan glaciers, riding in a boat from the 1950s called the Anna Jackman. The boat held perhaps twenty people and contained no showers, because it could carry only enough water for bathing or drinking. The ship’s hull was specially made in order to allow it to get right next to the glaciers, where my brother watched them cleaving, giant chunks of ice falling into the water. It was [...]
Ever hear of Clovis Man? He was part of the Clovis culture, a prehistoric Paleolithic Indian culture in what would eventually become the United States of America. He first made an appearance nearly thirteen thousand years ago, around the time of the last glacial period. Over time, Clovis Man disappeared entirely, with only bone and ivory tools left to indicate that he was once here. However, we still remember his people, and after Clovis sites were found in America, in [...]
New Orleans was always calling to me. I know I’m not alone in this, because there are always the footsteps of others, living and dead, who have been here looking for the traces of Marie Laveau. Of course, tourism being what it is, there are plenty of people who have taken the opportunity to make a little money off of her name. For some of these, I don’t think she herself would have minded, because a lot of her life [...]
Old time freak shows are a popular pastime of my friend, Antonio. He works at an old movie theatre that shows the classics and other forgotten films on Thursdays and Fridays at a special midnight showing. He named it the hour of good and evil films. Recently, the theatre had a showing of the film ‘Freaks.’ He has the movie Freaks and several documentaries detailing the circus and carnival way in general. He actually has one about the film. In [...]
Manhattan is a fascinating place where you can witness the human drama play itself out day after day. It’s possible to go to www.besthotelsmanhattan.com to find an amazing space to accommodate your stay here, so that you can have a New York adventure that will no doubt hold many surprises. If you are in Lower Manhattan, the African Burial Ground is one of the most awe-inspiring new museums in recent years, and is a remarkable find. It doesn’t happen every [...]
It was almost time to wake up when Curtis first opened his eyes. His initial feeling was that of excitement but was quickly followed by the fear that he had overslept. Almost as instantly as his feelings changed did the alarm suddenly ring out, which for that split second increased Curtis’ sense of anxiety. It was a few seconds before his head cleared and he realized that he was right on time and quickly sprung to life and hopped in [...]
I took an adventure to the Bronx, mainly because that’s where the Yankee Stadium is located. The adventure began on the New York subway system, I can’t say there weren’t a few shady characters, but I can say that New York’s transit system is superb. Ten times better than the awful trains I ride everyday. I managed to arrive at the stadium well in advance of the tour I booked, so I decided to chance walking the surrounding area. I [...]
There are many things to find in the cities of Florida, from fun filled family vacations, to high energy-party all night venues and beaches, to nature walks and scuba diving excursions. Each of the beach side cities have something to offer for everyone. One aspect of the character of the city of Tampa Bay, is the elegant and chic, the style that will take you out of the suburban strip mall scene and into a hip, urban vibe and lifestyle. [...]
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