Category: General
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Travel Archaeology: Amazing Exosuit For Deep Sea Exploration
Archaeologists have been discovering artifacts from the ancient treasure ship that sunk near Antikythera Island, Greece. Originally discovered in 1900, this Roman ship possessed the famous Antikythera Mechanism which has sometimes been referred to as the first analog computer. What makes this exploration even more unique is the use of an amazing new diving apparatus,…
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More Holiday Travel Gift Ideas
We’re getting closer to this year’s major gift giving season, and here are some more travel gifts that were sent my way: BOOKS: Lonely Planet has some nice books that have recently been published including: 1) “Best Ever Travel Tips” by Tom Hall. This small book is easy to carry around and offers interesting…
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Great Time at the New York Junior League’s 20th Fall House Tour
Last month, my daughter, Sarah, and I were invited to attend the New York Junior League’s 20th Fall House Tour. This great event that showcased six fabulous homes around Manhattan proved, not only to be a lot of fun, but also a great travel deal that anyone could take advantage of. The ticket was well…
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Foodie Alert: Thanksgiving Dishes Around the Country
Are you all set for your Thanksgiving dinner? Are you making something that you feel is traditional to the region you live in? Check out Sam Sifton’s interesting article that provides the recipes of 50 dishes that were found to reflect the people and the ingredients, the history and future of each of our…
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NYC: So Much to Do in Historic Bowling Green Area
A month ago, my husband Robert and I traveled to Manhattan in order to go through the final steps needed to obtain Global Entry status. In order to complete this process which hopefully moves you faster through T.S.A. lines and U.S. Customs, you have to go for a final interview. The historic Alexander Hamilton U.S.…
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Foodie Alert: 11 Lunch Time Choices Near 1 World Trade Center
Conde Nast Publications has officially moved into 1 World Trade Center, and several other business will be following the lead of this media giant. Click HERE to read Charles V. Baglinov’s New York Times article about the company’s move to the tallest skyscraper in North America. In honor of the occasion, Grub Street has come…
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Travel Gifts for the Holidays
The holidays are coming up fast and there are quite a few interesting travel stocking stuffers or larger presents to choose from. Here are a few that I’ve received: Toothpaste 2 Go: For those of us who are tired of spending money on little trial size generic toothpastes, here’s a cute travel tube that you…
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Fashion Travel: Met’s Exhibit-“Death Becomes Her: A Century of Mourning Attire”
Death Becomes Her: A Century of Mourning Attire, the Costume Institute’s first fall exhibition in seven years, is on view in The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Anna Wintour Costume Center from October 21, 2014, through February 1, 2015. The exhibition explores the aesthetic development and cultural implications of mourning fashions of the 19th and early…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 