As the boat approached the shores of Normandy, toward the French port of Dieppe, I felt awash in the light and atmosphere of the harbor. The saturation of the setting sun lit my way upon the trail of great masters of Impressionism like Monet and Pissarro. I began the journey in London days before, exploring the art movement’s beloved works and some of the subjects that inspired them.
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Drenched in late-day sunlight, in a valley between the Andean peaks of Chile’s Araucanía
region, the shimmering waters of a glacial lake stretched before me. I gazed out from the shaded
tea room overlook, nestled in the sprawling natural terrain of Lake Villarrica at Hotel Antumalal
in remote Pucón.
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Gliding up to the peak of Sky Road along its rolling hills, coastal overlook nooks, and grazing herds was a revelation in itself. The dramatic vastness of the ocean opened up before me and I barely came to a full stop before hopping off my bike to get to the edge. I was completely enthralled. Imagine living in one of those houses along the inlet down there, I thought. The peace and quiet, the commanding beauty. My God, it was stunning.
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Jet-Packing Over the Iconic Sights of NYC You might remember the Skyline ride in the 1990s at the Empire State Building, way before its renovation, of course. Technology has certainly progressed lightyears since then, it seems. As has New York City. It seems rudimentary in retrospect, but it was fun at the time. But now,
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There is no denying that the brats & brews of Milwaukee, Wisconsin are pillars of local comfort culture. For generations, these have been lifeblood. Let there be no doubt that the gooey cheese curds, those lively old pubs, and whisky drive-thrus ooze with revered Midwest Americana flavor. We have industrious German, Polish, and Irish descendants – and a boisterous college crowd – to thank for it. But things also evolve.
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It was six in the morning when there was a quiet knock on the door. The blackout curtains were drawn and the clock was still turned down on the bed table. The night prior, I hung a menu from my doorknob requesting that tea and scones with fresh-cut fruit be delivered at this hour. But I was not intending to actually wake up. Not fully anyway. I toddled to the door and invited my server in with a gentle motion and smile, allowing the muted hallway light to illuminate his path to and fro the bench bes
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St. Ermin’s Hotel in London is a four-star hidden gem nestled in the heart of London’s borough of Westminster. It’s one of those places that delivers beyond its alluring charm, elegance, and comfort. St. Ermin’s Hotel’s style is cosmopolitan and modern luxury mingling with Art Deco and contemporary styles.
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Waking up in the peaceful, sunlit atmosphere of Lake Seneca among a host of manicured rows boasting lush vines, I felt compelled to let the stillness be for a while. The deep blue lake beyond my private balcony at the Inn at Glenora mirrored the crystal clear sky. The air wasn’t quite crisp yet, but signs of autumn were in the midst and the Finger Lakes region of western New York wore it seamlessly well.
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The Psychiatric History Tour in New York City offers a unique and fascinating deep dive into the city’s dark and crazy history of mental health care or lack thereof, really. The three-hour walking tour by Purefinder delves into the evolution of psychiatric treatment and the notable, familiar figures involved.
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Everywhere the eye could see was a photo, a picture worthy of its inspiring awe, and still it felt impossible to ever capture it. In the peripherals, on those compact roads beneath arched boughs, I could sense the coast with its enchanting landscapes, atmospheric and remote. Indeed, it’s the makings of fairy tales. High and low beyond, moors and mountains of cascading patchwork plains…
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