Archive for the 'Arts and Culture' Category

 Coffee and Caf © Racing

It’s not something that everyone sees at every coffee shop in the states, but eventually the avid espresso-lovers start to notice that there are a lot of interesting motorcycles lately. One of the most exciting things about the rebirth of 60s nostalgia is the reclamation of forgotten and stylish trends. In the biker community, the [...]



 Start Up Considerations for New Businesses

If you are planning to open a nightclub, coffee shop or even a theatre company, there are some aspects of your business decision that you will need to keep in mind. One of the obvious, and most important, is your choice of locations and the building in which you will establish yourself. There are a [...]



 MUV – Florence

Florence is a city that will never be short of visitors. With every passing generation, there are new footprints made in the world of art, and there’s still an amazing flurry of activity here at all times. The number of artists sometimes seem outnumbered by the art schools, which all suggests that there’s something remarkable [...]



 The Best Show in Miami

In Los Angeles, there’s a home above Hollywood built in the early 20th Century that’s a private club for magicians.  It’s known as the Magic Castle, and features five unique performances a night of magic and comedy.  It’s a place all magicians revere, and a place the public loves to come — if they can [...]



 Local Food and Art

Awareness in local is growing. Locally grown foods and heirloom varieties that cannot be readily shipped are finding their way back into the American kitchen. From the rural far m house to the kitchens in the best Manhattan hotel. Locally grown offers a much greater variety than can be produced on commercial farms. Fragile fancy [...]



 Tom Waits in NYC

When on the lookout for a perfect boutique hotel in New York, there are some fantastic options for the most discerning traveler.  New York City is certainly one of the most interesting cities in the world (if not the most interesting), and has a long history of hospitality.  There are many people who pass through [...]



 Iberian Peninsula

There are three countries that take up the Iberian peninsula. Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal, Spain and a small piece of France. The Mediterranean Sea is the south eastern border the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The Pyrenees Mountains to the north and east form the border with France. The vast majority of the Iberian Peninsula is [...]



 Truro Cathedral

Truro is a moderately sized city in Cornwall, England. Its population is approximately 21,000 people, and has the distinction of being the most southern city in Great Britain. Its origins were as a mining town, and it quickly grew due to its industry and its status in the trade routes. It retains an historic feel [...]



 Bon Jovi in Concert

Bon Jovi is one of the biggest rock bands in the United States. It is headed by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi and plays to sell out audiences throughout the world. The band formed in 1983 and included guitarist Richie Sambora, bassist Alec John Such, keyboard player David Bryan and Tico Torres as the drummer. [...]



 Edinburgh International Festival

The Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival takes place every August in Edinburgh Scotland. This amazing two week event includes all kinds of performances from around the world. While the name itself seems rather specific it actually refers to a collection of festivals that are centered on film, theatre, dance, music and various [...]



 The Gardens of Delhi, India

Shades of green.  The various hues on the spectrum of color that are reputed to open ones heart and calm down ones mind.  The early emperors in the city of Delhi had been planting gardens in the center of town from the beginnings of the settlement.  For while they were intend on expanding the borders [...]



 The Mauritius Vibe

The Island of Mauritius has been compared to the Garden of Eden.  It is a tropical location where the air is filled with the aroma of the flowers, fromYlang Ylang to Frangipani .  And the brightly colored trees are in direct contrast to the cool, light green waters of ocean.  Birds sing and breezes from [...]



 History of Melbourne’s Chinatown

During the mid 1800′s, many people immigrated from China to Melbourne, Australia.  The numbers increased as many caught wind of the gold rush, and the first houses and residential area was established on Little Bourke Street.  At first, it was a purely residential area, however soon the merchants and businesses set up in this area, [...]



 Valencia’s Luxoir

The best Valencia hotels are a splendid combination of tradition and innovation.  Our successfully merge these together to make for an experience in accommodation that is like none other.  There are fabulous amenities here, and the service is always exceptional.  With a lively urban center, and a city steeped in many festivals that date back [...]



 Phantom of the Opera in New York

Andrew Lloyd Webber is an English composer who also happens to be a Broadway icon. He has had many hit musicals in London, New York and all over the world. He is recognized as one of the forerunners of the rock musical, and Jesus Christ Superstar continues to be one of the most commonly produced [...]



 A little bit about Kauai

Kauai is a beautiful island located in Hawaii. It is also the oldest island of the main Hawaiian Islands.  It is also the fourth biggest island in the main chain of islands.  It is referred to as the Garden Isle because of how beautiful it is. Doesn’t a week here checking out the beautiful blue [...]



 Jammin’ in Phuket Rising from the Ashes

For experienced travelers looking for the perfect and heavenly five-star hotel, Phuket is one of the world’s most splendid destinations.  The accommodations here are absolutely stunning, featuring all the things one would expect from hotels that meet or exceed the highest standards in the industry.  With 24 hour room service, amazing food prepared by world-class [...]



 The Pang Brothers’ Bangkok

Hotels in Bangkok, Thailand have a world reputation for their hospitality and luxury.  Guests are treated to world-class accommodations in one of the most fascinating cities in the world.  The amenities here are a combination of old-world hospitality and new-world innovation, where the old and the new go hand in hand to make a unique [...]



 Gurukul Dubai

For the savvy world traveler looking for a perfect luxury hotel, Dubai holds the answer.  Located in an international hotspot for culture and commerce, Dubai city offers wonderful accommodations in a desert paradise.  There are beaches and mouth-watering restaurants, and a rich urban culture that is on the brink of some fantastic new identities.  A [...]



 Synchronicity

Thinking about a friend you haven’t seen for a while and they call. Reading about something you didn’t know and then later that night at dinner, you over hear the couple in the booth next to you talk about the exact same thing you just read about. Wearing a t-shirt with a picture of one [...]



 A Beaded Prayer

Beads can be researched back to the beginning of mankind. Beads were used as amulets to aid with the search for food. It was understood that if one wore something of the animal being pursued, it would bring success for the next hunt. As civilizations grew and developed, the use of beads evolved away from [...]



 God’s Finger

One of the most interesting aspects of Ibiza, and something most potential vacationers may want to know, is that the island is toning down its party reputation. While it is not trying to eliminate the night clubs or even reduce the amount of tourists that are attracted to it, the government of Ibiza is interested [...]



 M.R. Kukrit Pramoj

Major General Mom Rajawongse Kukrit Pramoj was an amazingly diverse and talented man. He was the 13th Prime Minster of Thailand and also served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. While these are essential cultural identities, he is most known for his writing. In addition to all of this, he was a film [...]



 Artisans of the Natural Material

The artistic community in Delhi has a long tradition, of just existing. And not many people know of this fact. Not even those that live in the city. Some comment that it is due to the fact that all artists and artisans set up in Delhi, and this creates confusion as to who is from [...]



 Revelation in Perth

The Revelation, or the “Rev” festival in Australia has been building a reputation for the last few years. In 2008, attendance records were broken at the festival which showcases new and up-and-coming films, those that are independent as well as those that are done by the larger film production companies. This is not a festival [...]



 Mosaic Music Festival Bridges Music and Culture

Singapore’s Esplanade brings many cultural and entertainment experiences to the community and The Mosaic Music Festival is an excellent example. It was first presented in 2005 and quickly became an enormous and popular event with over 90,0000 people attending in 2007. This ten-day party fills most of the local restaurants and business hotels Singapore due [...]



 Angst of an Artist, Poet from Singapore

What does it feel like when you are approached by strangers? For any reason, for directions or for the time of day, or night. Well, how would that change should you become known for putting your heart and soul and everything out there. Yeah, those not involved in the public arts or entertainment scene seem [...]



 Family Fun on the Island

Three quiet and quaint towns lie along the coast and on the outskirts of island of Ibiza, Spain. Long known as a favorite destination for tourists throughout Europe, travelers come to the island for the peace and tranquility and beautiful weather, and notably for the parties. Ibiza has quite rightfully gained its reputation of party [...]



 Carnegie Hall

One othe most famous classical music venues in the world is Carnegie Hall in New York City. Hopeful musicians and music lovers travel from all over to attend concerts by the top performers in classical, jazz, rock, and other popular music genres. Carnegie Hall owes it’s fame to its beautiful architecture, wonderful acoustics and to [...]



 Visiting Charminar in Hyderabad

While Hyderabad is gaining a reputation as India’s own Silicon Valley, the city is actually strongly rooted in its proud heritage. Sprinkled among the modern skyscrapers, shopping malls, and five star hotels in Hyderabad are historic monuments and landmarks that reveal the city’s proud past. Palaces, temples, tombs, and ornate historic homes offer glimpses into [...]