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La Recoleta: Architecture To Die For
Buenos Aires has been called the Paris of South America for many reasons, not the least of which is its architecture. With everything from Neo-Classicism to Spanish Colonial to Art Nouveau, this city boasts a truly eclectic and enviable mixture of old and new-world...
The Pink Beach, the Princess, and the Creeps
Anything underwater just freaks me out. It's one of my biggest fears. Don't get me wrong, I love swimming in turquoise waters, majestic ocean views, and northern Ontario lakeside living, but honestly, stuff under the surface scares the bejeezus out of me. Animate or...
“Fantiquing” in Porta Portese
A few of my grownup friends are into antiquing, and hitting up rural auctions for those authentic, pedigreed objects from times past. I, on the other hand, just buy stuff that I like. I like to think of it as 'fan-tiquing'. This little horse is a perfect example -...
Constantine’s Colossus and Corkscrews on Churches
I've never been a big fan of the "If-it's-Tuesday-this-must-be-Belgium" kind of travel, where in an effort to squeeze in as many countries or attractions as possible, it all becomes an indistinct blur. Or worse, like 'museum fatigue', you're left with nothing but an...
