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Like many people I became fascinated with the roosters when i visited Key West last spring. They made me laugh. They are everywhere, protected and allowed to roam free. If you don’t see them, you certainly hear them. We heard them from morning to night at our hotel whether we wanted a wake...
Here’s a blast from the past. This was originally published in 2010. I’ve never been all that excited about Chihuly—you know the world famous glass sculpture artist who seems to pop up around the world in less than traditional art venues. I haven’t understood what all the fuss...
by Guest Blogger, Kate Dernocoeur In the final few days of March, 2021, I found myself on the high plains of north-central Montana, near a town called Choteau. A few miles south of town, along Highway 89, is the Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area. With its 11,350 acres under state...
KEY WEST MAKES ME LAUGH Shortly after I received my second vaccine (two weeks to be exact) I hopped on a plane and headed to Key West with my husband and two long time friends. Wow. What a treat. After over a year in lockdown including a […]
Originally posted Jan. 2021 On the first day of the photography workshop in San Miguel de Allende, our instructor, Aline Smithson, sent us an especially appropriate article written by a reporter for the Los Angeles Times The first sentence read: “If ever there were a town that lived on...
Yep, I’m thinking about traveling. My guess is that if you are reading this you are too. Won’t it be wonderful to be on the road or in the sky again? I can’t wait to see new and familiar sights. I’d also like to to practice new photography skills I learned during lockdown...
I recently read Pico Iyer’s book “Autumn Light: Season of Fire and Farewells.” The well known and respected travel writer and avid ping pong player wrote, “….. every time I come back from a trip, everything seems much the same. I’m carrying the call to prayer above the flickering lights of...
The Number one question I’ve been asked during the Pandemic is “Are you missing travel?” Of course, I am. Who isn’t? I love to travel and if you are reading this, you know how much I enjoy capturing my travel experiences on my camera and sharing them here on DesignDestinations.org Well,...
The High Line in New York City is being expanded again. I recently read it is going to reach to the newly renovated Penn Station. Yippeee. This post is an older one about the High Line with links to posts. It’s a terrific green space to head to if you are in NYC. It’s been...
by Ann Wojtysiak and Leonardo Tombelli, guest bloggers A Food and Wine tour of the Traverse Area is such a fun experience, especially when enjoyed with good friends. (Full disclosure: this was a socially distanced trip before the winter and Covid-19 forced us inside and away from friends for...