A visit to ancient Ephesus, the Virgin Mary home, the Temple of Artemis, and more.
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Prince Dies at 57 – Fondly Remembering Listening to ‘Purple Rain’ During Trip Through Europe
In 'Hamlet' Horatio bid another too soon dead prince a fond adieu with the words: “Goodnight, sweet prince/And fights of angels sing thee to thy rest,” and they are more than apropos here.
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Orchid Show Part 2: New York Botanic Garden’s Marc Hachadourian on Orchidelirium
'I see it as horticultural theater. The way exhibitions are, there is tremendous complexity. It’s like when the curtain goes up the set changes.'
Read More »Travels in Turkey: Part 5 – Istanbul, Continued: Up and Across the Bosphorus
Turkey's biggest palace, a Genoese tower, dinner with new friends, a cruise up the Bosphorus to the Black Sea, two continents, even a synagogue – all on our last two action-packed days in Istanbul.
Read More »Three Unique Spring Break Destinations for 2016
Spring break in Dublin, Mexico City, or Iceland? Absolutely! Here's why.
Read More »NYBG Orchidelirium: Orchid Intrigue And The Deadly Quest For Extraordinary Profits
"Orchidelirium" is a bedazzling, live horticultural spectacular, a sterling exhibition to celebrate the NYBG's 125th Anniversary.
Read More »Travels in Turkey: Part 4 – Istanbul, Continued: Great Bazaars and Grand Mosques
The Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque may be the most famous structures in Istanbul, and they are certainly spectacular, but I was more taken with the largest purpose-built mosque in the city: The Süleymaniye Mosque, built in the 1550s by master architect Sinan at the command of Süleyman the Magnificent.
Read More »Slow Wine 2016: A Sampling of Wines from the Piedmont
If these wineries continue with their viticultural sustainability and mission to make quality wines, their upcoming vintages will reflect the quality that I tasted at Slow Wine 2016. Theirs are lovely wines.
Read More »Featuring Slow Wine 2016 Cantina Della Volta and Badia a Coltibuono Wines
These wines have taken off, and I am happy to be on the cusp of trends watching these fabulous Slow Wines "come into their own."
Read More »NYC Slow Wine 2016 — A Tasting Festival of Superb Wines From Italy
This walk around tasting featured many small-scale winemakers who are using traditional techniques.
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