June 11, 2013

International Festival of Arts and Ideas 2013

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Esha Samajpati

Esha Samajpati is an advertising professional turned travel writer.

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Published: September 18, 2019 - 6:38 pm
Fall Clothing for Your Next Trip
Fall clothing from Bluffworks, Skinners, Orvis, Ekster, Unbound Merino, Skypro Shoes, Royal Robbins and other... Read more »
Published: September 18, 2019 - 10:27 am
Brazil: Creatures of the Pantanal
Brazil Pantanal animal photos. David Rich's remarkable nature photos of dozens of the mammals and... Read more »
Published: September 17, 2019 - 10:38 am
Russia: Moscow City Day Brings out the Revelers
Moscow City Day. Celebrating the 872nd birthday of the city of Moscow Russia with songs,... Read more »
Published: September 16, 2019 - 1:16 pm
Greece: A Visit and a Pilgrimage to Mount Athos
In search of meaning from his Christian faith, Cato Rolea embarks on a pilgrimage to... Read more »
Published: September 16, 2019 - 10:53 am
Cleveland’s Hall for Rock and Roll
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio is a shrine to all... Read more »
Published: September 13, 2019 - 10:01 am
Around the World on 50 Bucks
Christopher Schacht left home with 50 bucks and managed to go around the world, doing... Read more »
Published: September 12, 2019 - 10:35 am
St Augustine Florida: a Pepper Lover’s Bliss
The datil pepper is grown only in the St Augustine Florida region. St Augustine is... Read more »
Published: September 11, 2019 - 10:22 am

ReadUpOnIt

Leo T. Baldwin: Gone too soon, a man with true heart
Today’s a day for remembering old friends who have passed away. Leo T. Baldwin will... Read more »
Published: September 15, 2019 - 4:35 pm
Glamping at Sandy Pines in Kennebunkport Maine
Sandy Pines Camping, right next to the big marsh in Cape Porpoise, Maine, is a... Read more »
Published: September 11, 2019 - 3:08 pm
September is the Month to Get a New Start
September remains the most important month for me, it’s the month where I have a... Read more »
Published: September 1, 2019 - 4:51 pm
Bonavista and Port Rexton on our NL Road Trip Route
We drove south and then north to reach the Trinity Bight and towns of Port... Read more »
Published: August 23, 2019 - 11:49 am
St John’s Newfoundland: A Patchwork of Colors
We flew from Halifax NS to the farthest east you can travel on land….just four... Read more »
Published: August 21, 2019 - 1:34 pm
Laguna’s Pageant of the Masters: A Remarkable Show
A Spectacular Combination of Music, Artwork, and Actors! We just got back from the 86th... Read more »
Published: August 12, 2019 - 7:32 am
Taking the Grandchildren to California
I am very confident that I just might be nominated for Grandfather of the Year... Read more »
Published: August 7, 2019 - 9:10 pm
Arena Civic Theatre Back in the Roundhouse
Arena Civic Theatre brought a complicated play to the Roundhouse at the Franklin County Fairgrounds... Read more »
Published: August 3, 2019 - 2:03 pm

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Don’t hold your breath, it’s another pedestrian walkway!
So, it’s hot and there’s an air quality alert in effect, today. To mom and... Read more »
Published: July 5, 2019 - 10:35 pm
Hotel TRYP: too cool for school
Chalkboards are fun, right? Every time I’m around one I want to scribble, doodle and... Read more »
Published: June 20, 2019 - 4:14 pm
Panoramic Views of Moscow
The word “big” just isn’t big enough to describe Moscow. In fact, very few words... Read more »
Published: May 20, 2019 - 9:28 pm
Carytown, Virginia: chockablock with great things!
Carytown Neighborhood Richmond, Virginia is known as the booze-infused capital of the country. With over... Read more »
Published: May 4, 2019 - 7:11 pm
Chasing dreams at the Penn Relays
May is National Running Month but it should be April. Not only did I compete... Read more »
Published: April 29, 2019 - 3:48 pm
History Lessons at Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve
We were so smitten with the newly-enhanced Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve on Saturday that we... Read more »
Published: March 25, 2019 - 4:54 pm
Solomon’s Castle: The Savior of Salvage
He was the DaVinci of Debris, the Rembrandt of Reclamation, the Wizard of Odds and Ends... Read more »
Published: March 19, 2019 - 12:25 am
Later gater, I’m in Florida for a few days!
This is the Real Florida that very few people experience or even know... Read more »
Published: March 15, 2019 - 2:55 am

Round World Photo

Traveling Mallorca Spain
Check out my recent article on Mallorca at Gonomad.com… The post Traveling Mallorca Spain appeared... Read more »
Published: September 2, 2019 - 6:34 pm
Bosphorus Bridge. Istanbul at Night.
The view from my room of the Bosphorus Bridge at night at the fabulous Raffles... Read more »
Published: May 23, 2019 - 8:33 pm
The Algonquin Hotel in New York City Review
Check out my new review of the fabulous Algonquin Hotel in NYC.… The post The... Read more »
Published: March 27, 2019 - 3:17 pm
The Algonquin Hotel Blue Bar.
The Blue bar at the Algonquin Hotel in Times Square NYC was packed when we... Read more »
Published: February 1, 2019 - 2:40 pm
Mexico: Fly and Flop at Iberostar Cancun Star Prestige
Check out my story on Gonomad.com Fly and Flop at Iberostar Cancun Star Prestige… The... Read more »
Published: January 13, 2019 - 5:10 pm
Bilbao Spain La Ribera Market. The Three Little Pigs
Spain is one my favorite food destinations. This is a shot of all things pork... Read more »
Published: December 17, 2018 - 5:35 pm
Happy Thanksgiving 2018
Happy Thanksgiving to all.… The post Happy Thanksgiving 2018 appeared first on Round World Photo.... Read more »
Published: November 24, 2018 - 2:49 pm
Damariscotta Oyster Celebration
Check out my new story on the Damariscotta Oyster Celebration on Gonomad.com… The post Damariscotta... Read more »
Published: October 5, 2018 - 11:45 am

Miles to Go

Peekskill Brewery by the Hudson
What is it about summer that makes us seek out oceans and rivers and lakes?... Read more »
Published: August 17, 2019 - 5:27 am
Maine Again
Yet again, we are back from a summer jaunt in Maine. This time around, we... Read more »
Published: July 28, 2019 - 3:46 pm
Put Something Silly in the World
Draw a crazy picture, Write a nutty poem, Sing a mumble-grumble song, Whistle through your... Read more »
Published: June 28, 2019 - 3:18 pm
Broken Symmetry in Bethel, CT
Part of the Greater Danbury area, Bethel has always been the quiet one. On the... Read more »
Published: May 2, 2019 - 7:19 pm
EverWonder Children’s Museum, Monsters and Robots
The first couple of years with a baby can often translate into less time and... Read more »
Published: April 1, 2019 - 6:51 pm
Thoughts on Boredom and Walking
New England weather doesn’t always lend itself to outdoor activities. We had the Polar Vortex,... Read more »
Published: February 27, 2019 - 2:26 pm
Pic(k) of the Week – New England Winter
… The post Pic(k) of the Week – New England Winter appeared first on Miles... Read more »
Published: February 18, 2019 - 12:53 am
The Year in Passing
I read somewhere that “while children deepen your emotional life, they shrink your outer world... Read more »
Published: December 30, 2018 - 3:36 am

Miles to Go

Peekskill Brewery by the Hudson
What is it about summer that makes us seek out oceans and rivers and lakes?... Read more »
Published: August 17, 2019 - 5:27 am
Maine Again
Yet again, we are back from a summer jaunt in Maine. This time around, we... Read more »
Published: July 28, 2019 - 3:46 pm
Put Something Silly in the World
Draw a crazy picture, Write a nutty poem, Sing a mumble-grumble song, Whistle through your... Read more »
Published: June 28, 2019 - 3:18 pm
Broken Symmetry in Bethel, CT
Part of the Greater Danbury area, Bethel has always been the quiet one. On the... Read more »
Published: May 2, 2019 - 7:19 pm
EverWonder Children’s Museum, Monsters and Robots
The first couple of years with a baby can often translate into less time and... Read more »
Published: April 1, 2019 - 6:51 pm
Thoughts on Boredom and Walking
New England weather doesn’t always lend itself to outdoor activities. We had the Polar Vortex,... Read more »
Published: February 27, 2019 - 2:26 pm
Pic(k) of the Week – New England Winter
… The post Pic(k) of the Week – New England Winter appeared first on Miles... Read more »
Published: February 18, 2019 - 12:53 am
The Year in Passing
I read somewhere that “while children deepen your emotional life, they shrink your outer world... Read more »
Published: December 30, 2018 - 3:36 am

Travel News Notes

Could You Be Swarovski’s Digiscoper of the Year?
The 14th edition of SWAROVSKI OPTIK’s internationally popular “Digiscoper of the Year” competition has had a... Read more »
Published: August 23, 2019 - 10:11 am
Picky American Eaters Hate Local Cuisines
A new study finds that most Americans are very picky when they go on vacation... Read more »
Published: August 14, 2019 - 7:40 pm
If You’re Delayed, You Can Get Paid!
TRAVEL CHAOS: British Airways Passengers entitled to Compensation Air passengers are today facing severe delays... Read more »
Published: August 7, 2019 - 1:54 pm
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Complimentary Hotel Amenities: Stay in these swanky hotels and get these amazing perks, for free... Read more »
Published: July 8, 2019 - 5:46 pm
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ENJOY SIN CITY LIKE A ROCKSTAR WITH–THE REVAMPED LAS VEGAS PASS Visitors to Las Vegas... Read more »
Published: May 30, 2019 - 4:11 pm
A Private Rail Car Wisks You Through Southern Africa!
An Unbelievable Train Journey through Four Countries in Southern Africa One train journey – and... Read more »
Published: May 16, 2019 - 12:45 pm
Americans Aren’t Into Cuba Any More
Americans Interest in Cuba Declines, Even as Havana Celebrates its 500th Anniversary Cuba saw a... Read more »
Published: March 29, 2019 - 5:04 pm
Brazil Has a Gift for US Citizens!
Brazil Waives Entry Visa Requirements for US Citizens This new measure may generate up to... Read more »
Published: March 20, 2019 - 1:22 pm

Running in Circles

Scattering Love
It has been four months, three weeks, and two days since our kids lost their... Read more »
Published: April 14, 2019 - 11:57 pm
Going Home
I just returned home from two weeks in the Dominican Republic, a country that helped... Read more »
Published: February 10, 2019 - 4:33 pm
Grief
I have been trying to muster up the ability to write a blog for quite... Read more »
Published: January 1, 2019 - 11:24 am
Gearing Up for Summer With Teens
I love summer. It is my favorite season, which likely comes as no surprise to... Read more »
Published: June 5, 2018 - 2:38 am
In The Trenches
Parenting is HARD. This is not a cliché. This is not a whining mommy blog... Read more »
Published: May 16, 2018 - 1:05 pm
Last Night in Cuba
It’s our last night in Cuba as I write this, and I really don’t know... Read more »
Published: April 23, 2018 - 2:57 pm
Saying Goodbye With Love and Hats
This weekend we laid my grandfather Nathaniel Harrison Hartshorne to rest. Our family gathered together... Read more »
Published: April 10, 2018 - 1:43 pm
The Ultimate Responsibility
Man, my kids have been giving me a run for my money lately. It's really... Read more »
Published: March 13, 2018 - 7:03 am