Ubud, a small town in central Bali, is considered by “those in the know” to be the epicenter of the island’s culture. In Ubud, there are many…Continue Reading
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Spanish Impressionism
We’ve always been inspired by the music of Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. After all, what’s not to like about Ravel’s Gaspard de la Nuit or Debussy...
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Serenity At Sea
During a recent voyage on Crystal Serenity from Barcelona to Lisbon, we were impressed by the enthusiasm and loyalty of Crystal Cruises' many repeat ...
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From Fire and Clay
Our interest in ceramics has led us to collect, not only North Carolina pottery, but also ceramics worldwide that have influenced the North Carolina t...
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Tropical Cocktail
Since we discovered Cartagena, Colombia several years ago, we’ve been enthusiastically sharing information about this charming colonial port on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
The Spanish fort overlooking the walled city is testament to an era when vast…Continue Reading
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Midnight in Paris
Call us sentimentalists, but we loved Woody Allen’s latest movie, Midnight In Paris. The cinematography by Darius Khonndji was a celebration of the ...
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Land of Fire and Ice
Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions have attracted lots of attention—and, contrary to what you might expect, have increased visits by North Americans by 50%! The country’s beauty is irresistible: sparsely populated landscapes with snow-covered mountains, glaciers,…Continue Reading
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Rome Up Close And Personal
In preparing for a recent trip to Rome, a well-travelled friend insisted we read H.V. Morton’s timeless book about the Eternal…Continue Reading