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Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Ritz, Madrid, Spain
The five star hotel category offers the affluent traveler a wide range of luxurious experiences from the opulence of large properties to the intimacy of boutique hotels or the creature comforts of the resort/spa, all carrying the same hotel class designation but all...
Monet Exhibits in France, San Francisco, and Tokyo to Commemorate 100 Years Since His Death
Impressionist Claude Monet is one of the most celebrated painters in history. He's a favorite of people who aren't even art connoisseurs. This year marks the 100th anniversary of his death, so there are quite a few celebrations and exhibits in France, as well as one...
Musty Suitcase Got You Down?
Let's face it: between damp swimsuits, sweaty clothes, and even worse socks, our bags can get downright unbearably smelly. This is especially true if you're traveling with kids or teenagers. So, what's the solution? I got a sample of Arm & Hammer's Odor Busters to...
Carnegie Hall Unveils Judy Garland’s “Lucky Jacket”
I had the privilege of attending a special event at Carnegie Hall on April 16, 2026 to celebrate the return of a jacket Judy Garland wore during her legendary April 23, 1961 concert at the venue that has been called the greatest concert of all time. Many luminaries...
Travel News and Advice – April 15, 2026
TSA staff being paid again. Now that TSA workers are getting paid again, wait times at airports are mostly back to normal (thankfully). Increased baggage fees. Pretty much every U.S. airline has increased their baggage fees by $10, with American and United charging...
Recipe: Chicken or Duck Massaman
Massaman chicken is one of my favorite Thai dishes. I cook it frequently in my kitchen and have it over rice. in Thailand, they use jasmine rice, but I prefer a short grain Carnaroli or Arborio. Ingredients 1 can coconut milk1/4 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon massaman...
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Marilyn Monroe Turns 100: Celebrations Around the World
The iconic Marilyn Monroe, who died in 1962 at the age of 36, would have turned 100 years old on June 1, 2026. So celebrations have been planned around the world. If you're a fan, you might want to check some of these out. Los Angeles. The Academy Museum of Motion...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Ritz, Madrid, Spain
The five star hotel category offers the affluent traveler a wide range of luxurious experiences from the opulence of large properties to the intimacy of boutique hotels or the creature comforts of the resort/spa, all carrying the same hotel class designation but all...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Recipe: Chicken or Duck Massaman
Massaman chicken is one of my favorite Thai dishes. I cook it frequently in my kitchen and have it over rice. in Thailand, they use jasmine rice, but I prefer a short grain Carnaroli or Arborio. Ingredients 1 can coconut milk1/4 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon massaman...
Cruise & Sail
The River Queen: Uniworld Cruises
Long had I coveted taking a river cruise, and my dream was realized when we sailed the Legendary Rhine & Moselle (Mosel) with the top ranked UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruise Collection. The 13-day itinerary was aboard the River Queen, one of...
Museums, Entertainment
Monet Exhibits in France, San Francisco, and Tokyo to Commemorate 100 Years Since His Death
Impressionist Claude Monet is one of the most celebrated painters in history. He's a favorite of people who aren't even art connoisseurs. This year marks the 100th anniversary of his death, so there are quite a few celebrations and exhibits in France, as well as one...
Travel Advice, News
Musty Suitcase Got You Down?
Let's face it: between damp swimsuits, sweaty clothes, and even worse socks, our bags can get downright unbearably smelly. This is especially true if you're traveling with kids or teenagers. So, what's the solution? I got a sample of Arm & Hammer's Odor Busters to...