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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England Remembers D-Day Invasion
The D-Day invasion of 1944 is not forgotten in England, especially in the towns of... Read more »
Published: May 23, 2019 - 11:53 am
Discover Cambodia: Lavender Jeep Style
Lavender Jeep has designed the perfect tours to explore the most important areas of Siem... Read more »
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Driving the Cerro de la Muerte in Costa Rica
Driving the wild Cerro de la Muerte through rainforest of Costa Rica, observing unique animal... Read more »
Published: May 21, 2019 - 3:27 pm
Patras Greece: A Key Port City of the Peloponnese
Patras Greece is an important port along the Mediterranean on the Peloponnese. It has a... Read more »
Published: May 20, 2019 - 11:40 am
Farm to Table in Extremadura, Spain
In Spain's Extremadura region, farm to table dining and culinary trips are a popular diversion,... Read more »
Published: May 19, 2019 - 10:52 am
Logging in the Congo
A description of logging in the Congo River Basin, a government concession of 50 square... Read more »
Published: May 18, 2019 - 11:00 am
Gadgets for Summer Travel Fun
New products from Bracketron, Sabre Red, Spider, Keysmart, Dakota Grizzly, Pedipocket, BlissLights, and others that... Read more »
Published: May 18, 2019 - 10:55 am
Inside the Prison that Once Jailed Nelson Mandela
Explore Constitution Hill, a former prison in South Africa where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated, that... Read more »
Published: May 17, 2019 - 1:23 pm

ReadUpOnIt

Worcester Has a Lot to Love
Worcester, Massachusetts is the state's second largest city. It's full of street art, great restaurants,... Read more »
Published: May 23, 2019 - 8:37 pm
The Stranger in the Woods
In The Stranger In the Woods, Michael Finkel meets and explains the story of Christopher... Read more »
Published: May 13, 2019 - 4:24 pm
La Piscine: A World Class Museum in a Swimming Pool
In Roubaix, a former textile manufacturing center near Lille, France a museum was created from... Read more »
Published: May 7, 2019 - 4:35 pm
Versailles: A Whole Lot to See, and a Palace
Versailles France is known for the incredible Palace of Versailles, there are also many things... Read more »
Published: April 29, 2019 - 9:05 am
Take a Ride in an Old Renault into the Champagne Vineyards
My Vintage Tour Company takes visitors in Reims, France out into the Champagne vineyards to... Read more »
Published: April 28, 2019 - 5:20 pm
Reims and Versailles France Photo Gallery
A photo gallery taken in April 2019 of scenes in Reims, France, Versailles France and... Read more »
Published: April 26, 2019 - 7:43 am
Reims France: Beyond the Bubbles
Reims is the capital of Champagne, a city filled with wide open city spaces, a... Read more »
Published: April 25, 2019 - 11:12 pm
Video Flying to Paris, Then Versailles, Reims, Lille & Aisne
Getting ready to visit 3 cities in France, all part of the Top Cities of... Read more »
Published: April 19, 2019 - 9:30 pm

PilotGirl

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
Good enough Now for a winter hike?
Look who got a selfie stick for Valentine’s and just in time for a hike... Read more »
Published: February 24, 2019 - 5:01 am
A quarry frozen in time
In the summer, this abandoned mine is crawling with fearless jumpers hurling themselves off the... Read more »
Published: February 16, 2019 - 11:56 pm

Round World Photo

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
Think Tank Photo Airport International V2.0 Review
During any given trip that I take for my photography work, I have many thousands... Read more »
Published: October 4, 2018 - 10:29 pm

Miles to Go

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
Video 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 to... 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
Holiday Traditions – Some Old, Some New
How long do we have to do something until it becomes a tradition? I would... Read more »
Published: December 3, 2018 - 8:10 pm
Video Data in Advertising
Data is here to stay. Unlike Summer, which is gone. At least for this year,... Read more »
Published: September 15, 2018 - 4:00 pm
Connecticut’s Hidden Parks – Tarrywile in Danbury
Now, you don’t expect people to drive down to Danbury in Connecticut to experience nature,... Read more »
Published: August 20, 2018 - 2:18 pm

Travel Tales from India and Abroad

Applying for Croatia Visa with VFS New Delhi
Chhavi and I just submitted our applications for a tourist visa to Croatia at the... Read more »
Published: May 17, 2019 - 9:43 am
Mother’s Day Pampering at The Imperial Salon
My association as a blogger with The Imperial New Delhi is an old one. I... Read more »
Published: May 10, 2019 - 6:08 am
Exploring Paris by Paris Metro
Metro or subway is my favorite mode of transport in any city. It is cheap,... Read more »
Published: May 3, 2019 - 6:07 am
Postcards from Jerusalem
I went on a trip to Israel in 2016 with the Israel Tourism Board. I... Read more »
Published: April 23, 2019 - 10:13 am
Planning for the Summer Vacation with Chhavi
Summer vacations are just around the corner. I am usually quick off the block to... Read more »
Published: April 19, 2019 - 6:01 pm

Travel News Notes

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
FlixBus Launches Southern Network Across the South
Peter Greenberg once said that the most exciting transportation innovations are not coming from airlines–instead,... Read more »
Published: March 8, 2019 - 3:06 pm
‘Cadogan Nights’ Kicks off the Belmond Cadogan Hotel London
Belmond Cadogan Hotel opens as the brand’s flagship London property following a multi-million-dollar historic renovation.... Read more »
Published: March 5, 2019 - 10:56 pm
Tips on Safe Holiday Traveling from the CDC
While you’re packing up presents and planning celebrations, prepare for healthy holiday travel: 1. See a health care... Read more »
Published: December 11, 2018 - 6:08 pm
Top Seven Things to do in Aruba
Wondering what to do in Aruba? Veteran comic (and part-time Aruba resident) Ray Ellin has you covered. When he’s... Read more »
Published: December 4, 2018 - 8:38 pm
Live Like a Travel Writer on a Quirky Cruise!
Win a small ship cruise and live like a travel writer! QuirkyCruise.com co-founders Heidi Sarna and... Read more »
Published: November 27, 2018 - 3:16 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