Boston’s African America...
Boston has a rich African-American history. The first Africans arrived in Boston as slaves soon after the city was founded in the 1630’s. By the end  of the American Revolution, Boston was home to more free blacks than slaves. And just prior to the Civil War, the north side of Boston’s Beacon Hill was the Read the original post: Boston’s African American Historical Sites Tags: italy,...
Amsterdam: What’s on thi...
February provides you with a good excuse to visit museums and theatres, because it is still too cold to be outside all day. The bonus is that tourists haven’t arrived yet. You will have the city almost to yourself. AMSTERDAM FOR CULTURE LOVERS WHAT: Edward Burtynsky / Oil Photo exhibition documenting the aspects of the oil industry. His See the original post:  Amsterdam: What’s on this Week Tags:...
Amsterdam Restaurant Week...
It is that time of year again: Amsterdam Restaurant Week. This is your opportunity to try new restaurants or go back to your old favourites at a fabulous price. Last year, I had lunch in Dorrius Restaurant. The menu was a celebration of white fish rolls smothered in a piquillo pepper puree and accompanied by sesame-marinated Here is the original:  Amsterdam Restaurant Week Tags: travel, California,...
Cure Your Taco Cravings: D...
Who says you can’t find good Mexican food in Boston? The streetcar suburb of Brookline  supports several locally-owned  taquerias all within walking distance of each other. Dorado Tacos & Cemitas is  the new kid on the block and is getting lots of attention lately. Dorado is a cutely stylish spot – with only 7 bar stools View post:  Cure Your Taco Cravings: Dorado in Brookline Tags:...
Riverside, Iowa...
Riverside, Iowa
You would be very hard pressed to find anyone in America who has not heard of Captain James T. Kirk. That’s right it is the famous Star Trek hero who has fascinated us with his exploits for many years. The starship Enterprise captain was born in the city of Riverside on the 22nd of March in the year 2228. Just behind a former barbershop location in this town stands a small plaque which proudly marks...
Riverside, Iowa...
Riverside, Iowa
You would be very hard pressed to find anyone in America who has not heard of Captain James T. Kirk. That’s right it is the famous Star Trek hero who has fascinated us with his exploits for many years. The starship Enterprise captain was born in the city of Riverside on the 22nd of March in the year 2228. Just behind a former barbershop location in this town stands a small plaque which proudly marks...

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