Tag: art
Collins Barracks. That’s how many — most– Irish people think of the buildings in Benburb Street in Dublin, not far from Temple Bar. Makes sense: these buildings housed soldiers …
Christ Church Cathedral: when I am in Dublin, I often stay within the sound of its bells. There has been a place of worship near the western edge of …
Alexandria, Virginia: You might think of the Revolutionary War, historic architecture, the Civil War, a lively arts scene, a reputation for great food and great shopping. All those things …
Derry: its name comes from the Gaelic name for oak, doire. In Gaelic legend, oaks are thought of as doorways or thresholds. So too the city of Derry in …
A bowl, a mug, a ring, a quilt, a scarf, a broom: time was when each of these things was made by hand, by a person skilled at the …
Bewley’s: if you have been in Ireland, you have very likely tasted Bewley’s coffee or tea. You may well have enjoyed these taste outwith Ireland as well, as Bewley’s …
When you hear the crack of a baseball bat at spring training, cheer on the children in your life in their games, or enjoy a baseball game at any …
I love seeing art in the cities I travel through. I was fascinated by the city information panels created by wrought iron in Georgetown, Malaysia. Ghent limits its artists …
“Oh, you’d love the Mattress Factory – you should go!” “Why would I want to look at a bunch of mattresses?” “No, no, it’s an ART museum!” Many of …
The Glasgow Boys: if you learn about their work and spend time with it, they will teach you things about Scotland, about history, and about creativity. The Glasgow Boys …
When I moved to Central Florida three years ago, I couldn’t have told you that I’d meet a psychic in a town overrun with psychics, drive by a theme …
Memphis, Tennessee Fountain City, Indiana Warsaw, Poland Derry, Northern Ireland Travel has a way of putting a human face on history, and on justice. History can be a good …
