Paris; Lose Track of Time, Summer in Iceland
Although it is all over now for this year, Iceland vs France in the UEFA 2016 Quarter Finals is a saga for all time. I…
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Simply Summertime and Beach-Ready
In Paris, at the end of the sales, a noticeable change in the most occupied hours of metro services and an absence of neighborhood crowds are…
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Paris: Glorious Seine, Full of Herself
Paris: rain, art, gardens and no summer in sight, yet it looks as though the rain surges have calmed. As we wait for summer…
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Maui, Beautiful Ka’anapali’s North Beach & Surrounding Areas
Are you looking for a relaxing vacation, “away from it all”? Is your dream view one of pristine, sandy beaches with iconic Hawaiian palm-trees silhouetted in the…
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Van Gogh’s Bedroom, The Art Institute of Chicago, May 2016
When visiting the “Windy City”, The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) is a must-see for any art lover! In fact, my Art History professor…
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Alaskan Frontier!
It’s spring break in San Francisco. You could go south to the sun and the beaches and the parties. Or you could go north,…
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Book Review: Roma by Steven Saylor
For those who have visited or will visit Rome, Italy, or have an interest in the history of Western civilization, this New York Times…
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Gentle Winter in Paris, Contemplative Passage
Contemplative Winter Morning: In the beginning, there was light writing. “When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I…
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Wintertime in Washington D.C.!
Now living in Los Angeles, going home for the holidays for me often includes a trip to Washington D.C.! Wintertime in D.C. is always chilly,…
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Winter Holiday in Changbaishan, China!
Where to go on winter holiday? How about to a unique latitude & longitude (41.98°N x 128.08°E) in the world where no less than…
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Happy New Year from the Beautiful Pasadena Rose Parade!
Photos by Kim Aasland Happy New Year from the beautiful Pasadena Rose Parade! This comes from a local, born and raised in the area,…
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Ballet of Lights: A Paris Holiday Story
Noël Paris Style: an annual pleasure is a stroll through the winter-wonderland displays in the windows of Le Bon Marché, 24 rue de Sèvres in…
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