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Now that the idea of a cultural haven has become more complex, where there is no one center in the country, the spectacular cities have a chance to enter into their own. This is as true for Los Angeles as it is for New York. There is cultural expression and artistic output in nearly every [...]

As the winter weather sits in you may be dreaming of an island getaway vacation. It’s still early enough to plan such a vacation for later in the season. Imagine heading to Hawaii in late February or early March when the the days are still dreary and cold at home — you could be sitting [...]

Seattle is a dynamic and exciting city that also offers a wealth of natural attractions. The city itself is an eclectic mix of concert halls, farmers markets, coffee houses, impressive museums, innovative restaurants, and exciting districts. Outside Seattle are glorious mountains , beautiful lakes, and serene ocean waters. Many people come to Seattle for work. [...]

Tickets are already on sale for the Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival, which will be held October 19th through 24th on Granville Island. More than 100 of the top Canadian and international authors will participate in 68 events celebrating A World of Words. Countries represented in 2010 include the United States, the UK, France, [...]

London is England’s capital city and one of the world’s leading finance, business and cultural centers as well as being an influence on politics, entertainment, education, fashion, media and culture. London is a great location for tourists, especially with all the museums and galleries to visit including the Natural History Museum , which opened its [...]

For a taste of New York in Atlanta, go to ‘Slice’, a pizza bar where you can get a big slice of pizza, a good mixed drink and have a great time socializing. Any night at Slice is a good night; the DJ spins the hottest and latest eclectic neo soul hip-hop tunes. At the [...]

Scottsdale has some of the premiere cultural attractions in the greater Phoenix area, and the Center for Performing Arts is a great example of them. It is located in one of the prime cultural centers of the city and the center is surrounded by great restaurants and popular nightclubs. It is also conveniently close to [...]

Miami has some great areas to shop while visiting the city. For the avid shopper, this is a must do while staying in the city. Take a break from the wind blown beaches and spend some time browsing the shops in areas like Lincoln Road South Beach . If you are staying in the south [...]

Miami has been rising consistently over the past decade as a world class city in terms of art. There are galleries and events in town that serve the local population, bringing them beautiful objects and provocative ideas. They also serve out of town guests, staying to enjoy the Miami luxury hotels and to check out [...]

New York City is a tough place to raise kids, but there’s something about the city that makes everyone at least a little bit funny. It’s impossible to live here without a sense of humor, and if one doesn’t have it, experience will build it in to the hard wiring. When it starts to happen, [...]

Seattle, Washington, is a theater town. With at least 125 companies operating in the area, Seattle has the greatest ratio of theaters to person than just about any other city in the nation — from the Actors Theatre of Orcas Island to the Young Americans Theater Company. The area even has its own organization, known [...]

Everyone goes on vacation to feel relaxed but some times the idea of traveling brings a lot of added stress. This is especially true for the LGBT community . Usually as long as one is in their home element they know how others will perceive them and don’t have to consider the opinions of strangers. [...]

Palm Springs, California is one of the beautiful and famous, though also quiet and peaceful communities in the southern portion of the state. It also happens to be one of the popular tourist destinations and attracts people from all over the world. The city has a large number of galleries and museums and there are [...]

This coming year is a very important mark in the history of theater in the Southwest, with a silver anniversary pending. There’s little doubt that they’ll make it to 2011, even though it’s a time when a lot of theaters are forced to close their doors forever. Borderlands Theater will survive at an unusual time, [...]

Killeen, Texas is generally considered to be a city with a moderate atmosphere and a tendency to remain calm and under the main Texan spotlight radar. Fort Hood is located just outside of the city and is one of its main claims to fame. Of course when Elvis Presley was stationed there he lived in [...]

Traveling outside of your hotel can be hard. You don’t know where to look or what to do. There are so many sights to see and things to do in New York that it is hard to choose any one thing to do. There is an easier way to travel about New York though. It [...]

Although sailors just don’t seem to see mermaids as much as they used to, they’re still around. The notion that the sirens of the sea, who would call to men from the water, and make them have dreams that would drive them crazy out on the open ocean, is one that is both charming and [...]

Philadelphia is a great city to explore vast reservoirs of world culture. There are plenty of neighborhoods with enormously rich and complex histories, and it’s a kind of feeling of vertigo to see a past and a present in one glance. What’s happening now, culturally, in the city, is a logical progression from its past. [...]

Pattaya became popular as a tourist destination in the early 1960s, and it hasn’t faltered since. It’s one of those perfect dream settings, a tropical city with a lot of beach. Thai culture is a fascinating thing all on its own, but when it starts to mix with the other cultural traditions, brought by travelers [...]

Once you arrive in Copenhagen, you’ll notice that its a place full of zest and life, and you’ll want to experience this pulsating cosmopolitan capital of Denmark with the cOPENhagen Card. With the cOPENhagen Card, you’ll be on the move constantly and will get to see the most fasinating sites this city has to offer [...]

Everyone knows that it is one of the biggest problems in California, and they happen every year. Wild fires kill many people and it is time to increase the number of people and amount of equipment available to respond to thee fires. Schwarzenegger made a very nice speech before signing a bill to do just [...]

Well the summer is coming up and it is time to check out what Manhattan is offering up in the way of entertainment. There are always the Broadways shows as well as lots of Off Broadway theatre to catch. These can be enjoyed all year round. Now that it is summer how about some outdoor [...]

There has been a lot of debate lately since the photos were first put up as to whether this was the real 4G Iphone, a cheap knockoff, or a hoax all together. Photos were posted up saying that a normal person had found an iPhone, and that it wasn’t like any iPhone we had seen [...]

One of the nicknames for the city of Charleston, South Carolina is the Holy City. This is a pretty incredible nickname and one that most cities wouldn’t dare to touch. However, Charleston is affectionately referred to as such due to the amount of churches that exist on its streets and the prominence of steeples that [...]

One of the most romantic trips I’ve ever taken occurred exactly three years ago. Well, three years ago on the fifteenth of March, that is. It was my third anniversary and my husband and I actually returned to our honeymoon location. It was in Miami, Florida, and while we had an incredible time on this [...]

Most people have great memories from their school age years. Think back to your earliest memories. Most people can still remember playing in the schoolyard during recess; eating lunch in the cafeteria and trying to sneak pass the hall monitors when late to class. How about the day’s lesson? What? Yes, the day’s lesson, you [...]

When I was in college I was a member of a food co-op.  The place was called the Gentle Strength Health Food Coop, and until about ten years ago it was the only place to find organic fruits and vegetables, as well as anything else one would want to buy from the grocery store.  The [...]

The Burnham Tavern is located in Machias, Maine and is one of the many historical sites located in any of the towns and cities of the state.  This tavern was built during 1770, and was the meeting point for the local and regional patriots during the times of the American Revolution.  Today there aer exhibits [...]

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 [...]

One of the great things about Rome is its history and significance throughout the centuries. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and certainly ranks among the oldest in the Western world. There are various aspects of the city and society that are reflected in this though it is extremely easy to [...]