Travel
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North Adams Artist Debbie Pendell and Cathy Doocy Residents in Bulgaria
Five Week Visit Culminates in Exhibitions
By: - Oct 05th, 2007Berkshire artist Debi Pendell and Cathy Doocy from Connecticut returned from a five week residence and exhibitions in Bulgaria.
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Sixty International Contemporary Artists Meet in Carei, Romania
Kuenstler aus 33 Laendern treffen sich in Carei, Rumaenien
By: - Sep 25th, 2007In a bilingual report in English and German we cover the recent 9th annual International Contemporary Artists Meeting organized by Professor Dorothea Fleiss of Stuttgart in her home town of Carei, Romania.
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Peru: Part Three
Cusco to Puno
By: - Sep 15th, 2007We journeyed from Cusco, the picturesque colonial city and the former capital of the Inca Empire,to Puno with stops for historic wonders and fascinating folklore set amidst spectacular scenery.
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Peru: Part Four
Lake Titicaca, Puno and Copamaya, Bolivia
By: - Sep 15th, 2007Peru and Bolivia share the world's highest navigable lake lined with sacred sites and fascinating native cultures along both coasts.
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Peru: Part Two
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
By: - Sep 13th, 2007Traveling along sacred mountains and rivers, we arrived at the ancient Inca city, Machu Picchu. I was a pilgrim at my destination.
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Peru: Part One
Lima to Sacred Valley
By: - Sep 11th, 2007Each year traveling to a distant land I have not seen before, I went to Peru to celebrate my birthday.
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Eastern Turkey: Part Two
Continued Travels Through Turkey
By: - Aug 20th, 2007Traveling south and north of Van, paralleling the Iranian border.
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Eastern Turkey: Part One
Continuing Prior Coverage
By: - Aug 19th, 2007Traveling to a remote part of Turkey near the Iranian border in May.
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Visiting Hudson New York
A Treasure of Diverse Vernacular Architecture, Antiques and Galleries
By: - Aug 06th, 2007Hudson, New York was known for the Sportin Life until Tom Dewey cleaned it up in the 1950s. By the 1980s the antique dealers moved in followed in the 1990s by art galleries. It is a two hour train ride from Manhattan.
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Moonlight in Vermont: 2
Puttering Around Putney
By: - Jul 31st, 2007Putney, Vermont a picture perfect New England village was among the first in the nation to vote to impeach President George W. Bush. That's just one of many reasons to check it out.
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Moonlight in Vermont
Exploring the Villages of Chester and Grafton
By: - Jul 30th, 2007With Victorian houses and country inns in Chester and Federal architecture in nearby Grafton these Vermont destinations are enticing in all seasons.
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The Unique Topia Inn in Adams, Mass.
The Greening of the Berkshires
By: - Jul 18th, 2007The New York Times has posted a feature on the unique Topia Inn in Adams, Mass. Astrid Hiemer filed this report when it opened.
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Travels in Turkey Six
Visiting the cities of Bursa and Iznik
By: - Jun 13th, 2007The Turkish born American writer visited five of the seven geographic regions of her native land. Her observations, in her own words, reflect "the perspectives of both insider and outsider."
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Travels in Turkey
Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pergamum and Canakkale
By: - May 20th, 2007From the last home of the Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage site, to the rich antiquities of Ephesus and Pergamum, to the site of the legendary city of Troy the topic of the Homeric epics.
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Travels in Turkey Part 4
Antalya, Pamukkale, and Aphrodisias
By: - Apr 17th, 2007Exploring the classical Greek and Roman heritage of Turkey from Roman baths to a city dedicated to Aphrodite the goddess of love and fertility.
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Travels in Turkey Part 3
Cappadocia and Konya
By: - Apr 10th, 2007A tour of Turkey continues through volcanic tuff from the eruptions of Mt. Erciyes which results in "giant sand dunes."
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Travel in Turkey Part Two
Trabzon and Amasya
By: - Mar 14th, 2007A once in a lifetime tour of remote and historically rich parts of Turkey by a native born traveler.
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Travel in Turkey
Istanbul: Part One
By: - Mar 02nd, 2007Last fall, Zeren Earls, a native of Turkey who divides time between Cambridge and Istanbul joined a small group for a tour of remote areas rich in history and natural beauty. This is part one of a report in several segments.
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London: Days Three and Four
Checking out colleges for junior year abroad and shop till your drop
By: - Jan 16th, 2007Wrapping up a whirlwind tour of London reports on days three and four of a Virgin Airlines travel package. Exploring potential colleges for daughter Evan's junior year abroad. Mostly window shopping till you drop including historic Covent Garden. Jumping the rope at Westminster Abbey.
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London Report: Day Two
Multidigital Man, Sore Feet, British Museum, V&A, Harrods Annual Sale, Porgy and Bess
By: - Jan 11th, 2007Contuing the saga of a London visit by design and architecture critic, Mark Favermann, and his daughter. Updates on sore feet as well as enticing sights and smells including tasty curry before a dash to the theatre for Porgy and Bess.
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London: What We Did on My Daughter's Vacation
David Smith and Carsten Holler at Tate Modern
By: - Jan 08th, 2007The first of two reports on a recent whirwind adventure of father and daughter out and about in London Town.
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Atlantic City: Time Travel
Under the Boardwalk, Down by the Sea
By: - Jan 02nd, 2007Time for that post holiday, January Blues, winter vacation in vintage Atlantic City.
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Time Travel: New York
Recalling Bygone Days
By: - Dec 25th, 2006The first in a series of Time Travel views of American and Canadian cities and other subjects. Here are images including the World Fair of 1939.
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More Time Travel New York
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Vegas Baby
Tips for a Holiday Getaway
By: - Dec 13th, 2006Put a little zing in your life. Forget that Norman Rockwell Holiday in Stockbridge. Head for Vegas where the fun never stops.
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