Philadelphia’s recent marketing campaign is crafted to combat its reputation as the poor red-headed stepcousin of every other American city. “Eat me” would have worked too.
One Way to Beat the Heat in Sevilla
Defying the mid-day sear, the women of Sevilla shoot down Calle Sierpes. They don’t walk, meander or stroll. Stacked heels attack the pavement with the same ferocity they use to verbally barrage their lovers in the cafés at night. “Why don’t they sweat?” I wonder, rolling an iced bottle of Barbadillo across my forehead, attempting to […]
Voluntourism: A Hand Up or a Handout? Part Deux
In a previous post I discussed my reaction to Hurricane Katrina and my desire to assist with the relief effort in some tangible way. After spending a couple of days in New Orleans, I traveled to a Habitat for Humanity worksite on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. My accommodations for the build were in a […]
Voluntourism: A Hand Up or a Handout?
Philanthropic travel has significantly increased in popularity since my trip to Louisiana in 2006. Who benefits more from these programs – the tourist or the host? “Come on, Cher!” Before I could object, I was pulled by the arm into the bar and marched up onto the stage. A harness was lowered over my head. […]
Even Antiquers get the Blues
Could there be anything better than a weeklong antiques fair? Don’t struggle too hard; It’s a trick question. What’s better is that New York’s scenic Chenango Valley hosts Madison-Bouckville Antique Week (MBAW) in August and it just happens to coincide with the Chenango Blues Fest. I was unaware of the latter when I drove up […]
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