Category: Stories
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All Inclusive Fun at the Warwick Paradise Island-Bahamas Resort
Whether it’s zip-lining in Costa Rica or hiking in Iceland, I love having far away adventures. I’ve enjoyed all of these exciting experiences, but a little while ago, Robert and I realized that we needed a short getaway so that we could just relax and recharge. Travel Wish List: With the limited amount of time afforded by a four day trip,…
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Lonely Planet: Last Minute Gifts for Dad
Father’s Day is right around the corner on June 18th. So, in case you still haven’t gotten a present for that special dad in your life, here are some suggestions from Lonely Planet: For the Film Buff: From Planet of the Apes to The Revenant, Star Trek to Game of Thrones, Film and Television Locations: A Spotter’s Guide (Lonely…
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Inside New York Festival’s 2017 Radio Awards with Rose Anderson
New York Festivals World’s Best Radio Programs℠ will host its 2017 awards gala on Monday evening, June 19, 2017, in New York City. The winners will be saluted in a ceremony featuring trophy-winning guest presenters and clips of the World’s Best Radio Programs including the Grand Trophy, Broadcaster of the Year, UNDPI, Gold,…
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Road Scholar Glass Excursion to Tacoma
I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoyed visiting Seattle last April through Road Scholar’s Hands-On Glass In Chihuly’s Seattle . This tour was a good choice for a solo female traveler: the attractions were accessible and safe, and there was plenty to do with or without the group. There was so much for me to see and do…
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Things to do in NYC This Week: Bonhams Disney Animation Auction
If you’re in NYC this week, check out the beautiful collection of Disney animation art that will be auctioned off at Bonhams on June 5th. Over 290 original Disney drawings, celluloids, posters, and more can now be viewed until that time. Bonhams animation specialist Dana Hawkes will be available to answer questions, and she’ll tell you more…
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Road Scholar: Exploring Seattle
I had a great time last month participating in Road Scholar’s tour, Hands-On Glass in Chihuly’s Seattle. However, one of the nice things about Road Scholar tours is that, although there’s so much to see and do, it’s also fine to go off and explore on your own. So while the rest of my group was having what…
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Road Scholar: Glass Blowing Adventure in Seattle
Last month I was invited by Road Scholar to experience one of their U.S. learning adventures from the perspective of a solo female traveler. After various considerations, I decided to take this travel company’s Hands-On Glass in Chihuly’s Seattle trip so that I could both visit beautiful Seattle and fulfill my bucket list dream of learning how to blow glass. I…
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Pre-Father’s Day Celebration in NYC: “A Bronx Tale” and Serafina
Father’s Day is coming up, and Robert and I celebrated in advance by being invited to attend A Bronx Tale at the Longacre Theatre on West 48th Street in Manhattan. Although primarily set in a tough Italian neighborhood in the Bronx of the 1960’s, you could tell from the response by the apparently sold-out audience that the story struck a…
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Things to do in NYC This week
Heading to NYC? Consider seeing A Bronx Tale. I enjoyed this musical which has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, choreography by Jersey Boy’s Sergio Trujillo, as well as direction by Robert De Niro and Jerry Zaks. More about this later. Also think about visiting the Age of Empires exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum…
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Solo Female Travel: Road Scholar’s Hands-On Glass Tour in Chihuly’s Seattle
I love traveling with my husband and kids, but sometimes it’s also fun to just explore on my own. It seems that many share my opinion because solo female travel has become an increasingly popular topic that’s included interest in safety, preferred destinations, and what to do once you’ve arrived. Last month Road Scholar invited me to experience one of their U.…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 