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The greens of Tatouine

There were some funny conversations recently in the smart and enjoyable Facebook group "I'm Architecture Shaming."  A rather spectacular golf course clubhouse  was being applauded, but also likened to a Hutt Lord's palace on Tatooine.  But it was designed on Earth by a well-known architect -  Frank Lloyd Wright. They're discussing the King Kamehameha Golf…
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The treats of San Francisco

Every notable city has its standard "halo" locations:  those places that, for better or worse, define the city it most peoples' eyes and minds.  Paris has the Eiffel Tower, London has Big Ben, Peru has Machu Pichu and, here, the USA has San Francisco and it's Transamerica edifice.  Like it or not, they're the eye-catchers,…
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Dandy is handy

Whenever you visit Paris, you want to stuff as much activity as you can into each moment.  And, of course, there are probably just too many things to do in Paris that you might find yourself getting distracted -  I know I do. But, here's a place that will make your life a little easier: …
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Wisconsin is not just cows

Quiz:  how much do you know about Wisconsin, USA? The honest answer is "probably not much."  It's one of those states "in the  middle" of the country that has always had a low profile, except for periodic victories in American football or baseball. It is big on dairy farming, cheesemaking, ethnic festivals, polka and the…
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Vamos a Toronto . . pronto!

Let's go to Toronto now! We think that almost everyone has a warm and fuzzy feeling about Canada.  The country is almost like the North American Sweden:  healthcare for all, low violence, a population from every corner of the world and, honestly, nice people.  You can land here and relax. Probably the best place to start…
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Your name will be written across the cosmos

Want to really impress your sweetheart?  Yes, a ring is nice.  So is a holiday in Tahiti.  You can never go wrong with a new convertible. But, once you'll achieved these milestones, what do you do next? Well, even if your chances of being launched into space via Blue Origin, or SpaceX or Virgin are slim to…
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More for you to do in Peru

If you have done your research (or, even better) have visited the alluring country of Peru, in South America, chances are good that you have - at the very least - visited Machu Pichu:  that is a must-see. (And the knowledge of that mystical place grows every year.)  Learn more about Peru -  click here. You…
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On the trail of the Holy Grail

Finding the Holy Grail would be, well . . . like finding the Holy Grail. For background, The Holy Grail (French: Saint Graal, Breton: Graal Santel, Welsh: Greal Sanctaidd, Cornish: Gral) is a treasure that serves as an important motif in Arthurian literature. Different traditions describe it as a cup, dish or stone with miraculous powers that provides eternal youth or sustenance in infinite abundance, often…
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Why, you lousy rat gangster

When you think of old-style mobsters, you usually think of New York City, where almost all crime happens in American cinema.  But, Chicago Illinois had its run of criminals, especially in the 1930's.  People like  "Al" Capone, John Dillinger,  "Baby Face" Nelson.... the list goes on and on. There is still an element of romance with…
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Plan a Savannah (holiday)

The United States is a vast chunk of land, with all types of terrain, climates and adventures.  Many of you may have already visited -  or may even reside there. (We did, a long time ago.)  Calling it diverse would be an understatement. Most travelers tend to focus on New York, or Los Angeles, San…
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Updated: Luxury train through the USA

If you’re a regular visitor here to our site, you’ll know how much we love trains and rail travel. So, we’re happy to offer this mash-up for you train buffs: a USA New England rail tour courtesy of the UK’s Great Rail Journeys. Discover the stunning warm hues of New England's golden season, exploring America's…
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Vanuatu much

Chances are good that you've not heard of Vanuatu.  A South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretch 1,300 kilometers, we discovered it purely out of chance and we're glad that we did.  Previously known as the New Hebrides Islands, it is an archipelago nation in the southwest Pacific Ocean, north of…
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Here comes the sun… stone

Little darling . . . the the Aztec sun stone (Spanish: Piedra del Sol) is a late post-classic Mexica sculpture housed in the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City, and is perhaps the most famous work of Mexican sculpture.  It is also somewhat of an enigma. There are no clear indications about the authorship or purpose…
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