Monthly Archives: January 2010

Venice Evaporates

Posted on January 31, 2010 by matthew

The weight of history, Disneyesque moments, gondolas, and the feeling that it has all been done before are highlights of a walk through Venice, Italy. Continue reading →

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Dinosaur by the Shore

Posted on January 30, 2010 by matthew

A 2007 trip to Coney Island makes us wonder: Can we mourn Coney Island for what it once was? Continue reading →

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Mekong on the Mind

Posted on January 30, 2010 by matthew

Escaping the heat of Luang Prabang for a day trip down the serene Mekong River. Continue reading →

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Waikiki and What is Left of Paradise

Posted on January 29, 2010 by matthew

Can Waikiki, the perfect paradise, since covered with concrete, reflect the days of yore? Continue reading →

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The Isles of Ohio

Posted on January 29, 2010 by matthew

I spent a day on an island off the coast of Ohio. This induces laughter among my friends because they think I am kidding. Yes, Virginia, Ohio has islands. Put-in-Bay is a village on South Bass Island, which looks like … Continue reading →

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