The old cliché “Global Village” sounds quaint, but in a world of unlimited travel choices every tourist board and city government knows that their marketing plan must include an icon. Continue reading
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Jet Lag and the Hula Lesson
It seems the only way to fly (cheaply) from Sydney, Australia to Honolulu, Hawaii is to fly through the night. Sigh. And this grueling, multi-time zone flight guarantees two things: a wicked case of jet lag, and arriving at your hotel at the absolute worst time. Continue reading
Bridges With a Past
Bridges are normally straightforward structures – sometimes quite striking. They’re built to span a physical obstacle, such as a body of water, a valley, or a roadway, and do nothing more than aid in the movement of vehicles and people. Continue reading
Sydney Surprises!
Beginnings don’t get more humble than being a penal colony on what was, at the time, the absolute edge of the world. But sitting in a trendy, waterfront eatery and admiring the beautiful Opera House across the harbor will dispel any notion Continue reading
