Photography by Emma Krasov Traveling to Vienna in spring is a double treat – the weather in this gorgeous European capital is balmy, and white asparagus is in season. Let me elaborate. I remember how I came to try white …
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Kansas City, Missouri: “Everythings Up To Date” ~ and MORE
Oscar Hammerstein in his lyrics in “Oklahoma” said Kansas City was up to date in a humorous way, but it’s even more true today, as Kansas City is updating its attractions with multi-million dollar investments. Culture and cuisine is always …
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The Diplomat Hotel- Then And Now by Ron Kapon
“A diplomat’s life is made up of three ingredients: protocol, Geritol and alcohol.”- Adlai E. Stevenson Jr. The Diplomat hotel in Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida, began in 1953 as the 150-room Envoy, erected by Samuel Friedland, the founder of the …
Memories of Oklahoma City by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov I could never imagine that an empty room with a two-minute recording of a court proceeding would become a memory so powerful. Every time I think about it, my eyes tear up. A visit to the …
Independence, Missouri: Americana at its Best by Terry Zinn
Independence, Missouri is best known as the home of President Harry S. Truman and for his presidential library – but Independence has so much more to offer. I was pleasantly surprised at the expertise of exhibits at the Harry S. …
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Ha Long Bay in Vietnam: A True Surrealistic Watercolor by Fyllis Hockman
Descending the steep, narrow plank, inch by inch, hand over hand along the long pole, I thought: “This better be one hell of a cave!” Exploring the other-worldly interior of Hang Trong Cave was to be one of many surreal …
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SO MANY “Oh’s” — and “Aah’s” — IN OKLAHOMA CITY by Dean & Nancy Hoch
You’ve heard of “BIG D.” Dallas, Texas, of course. Now there’s a new descriptive vowel on the travel scene. It’s “BIG O,” and it stands for OKLAHOMA CITY, the gem of the great state of Oklahoma. Wanna learn more about …
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Miami, Florida: A Real Life Movie Set by Terry Zinn
Enumerable movies and television shows have used Miami, Florida, as a back drop for their action filled dramas and edgy mysteries. Needless to say from the gritty to the glamorous, Miami still has it all. Yes, there is traffic and …
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The View from the Bridge by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson
Finding picture perfect postcard views on Prague’s Charles Bridge isn’t difficult, but during the peak hours of the tourist season you may need to check yourself and be a little patient. “Is it always this crowded?” I asked an arts …
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Film Fest SBIFF 2012 Film Feast Film Sleeps by Barbara Singer
There’s no place like Santa Barbara; it’s the paradise getaway that everyone seeks. Residents love it; film people love to live here, and filmmakers locate to film here. Every year the highlight of the city is the Santa Barbara International …
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