Tallinn’s Historic Signs: Sometimes Less is More
For towns hoping to preserve any period of history, the trick is maintaining authenticity: castles, churches, shops, and streets – all must fit the time.
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Rotermann Quarter: Old is New in Tallinn
Our love affair with historical architecture began in New Orleans, Louisiana. We lived in a classic, hundred-year old shotgun house, and each day walked through the Garden District to St. Charles Avenue to catch the streetcar. Continue reading
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Tallinn, Estonia: A Medieval Jewel in the Baltic Crown
If you enjoy Medieval architecture, all it takes is a view through the City Gate into Old Town Tallinn, Estonia to realize what a treat lies ahead. Continue reading
Wroclaw’s Anonymous Pedestrians: A Shot At Digital Eternity
“Once something is posted to the Internet, it’s never going away.” — digitaltrends.com Continue reading
The Hard-Working Donkeys of Santorini
Our series on thoroughbred horses is galloping toward the finish line, which is the perfect spot to see how hard these horses work. American Pharaoh, living in luxurious stables and spending his days making whoopee is the equine dream, but the reality for most thoroughbreds is day after day of hard work. Continue reading
Runhappy and Heidi the Goat: Earning Their Keep and Then Some
If you’re Runhappy, a four-year old colt who has added $1.5 million dollars to his owner’s bank account, you pretty much get what you want. Whether it’s a fancy, spotlessly clean horse trailer, a private pasture for grazing, or peppermint candy on demand. It’s all about keeping this winning thoroughbred happy and healthy. Continue reading
Horsing Around in the Pool: Lose the Flab or Do Some Rehab
Gravity is the culprit. The only thing keeping a top-heavy, one-thousand pound horse from plopping to the ground are four long, thin legs. Continue reading
Why Horses, Bourbon Drinkers, and Corvette Drivers Should Care More About Geology
If you have any doubts about the boast that Kentucky is the horse capital of the world, just look at the statistics for winners of the Kentucky Derby. Continue reading
