I’ve been in Vancouver for a few days now, and so far I’m very impressed with the parks and public spaces here.
There are two that I especially like:
Stanley park
It’s the 16th best park in the world — though, based on the parks on the list I’ve been to, I think it should be higher. [...]
My parents are planning to drive west, and they can take either I-70 or I-80.
I’ve driven both before, and they’re about the same to me, but here’s the thing: mom and pops want to stop for the night a few times on their epic trek, and I’d like for them to be able to stop [...]
I’m planning to visit the City of Vancouver in a week or so, and I’ve been researching fun things to do.
First off, there’s the art. There seems to be public sculpture everywhere (by the photos, at least). Plus, there are tons of galleries to choose from (the Pendulum Gallery and the Or Gallery look [...]
I am always amazed with the things that humans can do. Nothing fascinates me more than these small manmade islands out of Dubai. I don’t think most us has seen anything quite like this and it might be a long while before we see such a sight again.
The idea was ingenious but the price will [...]
Marsha James wrote this on April 13th, 2006 and filed it under Travel | No Comments »
I was born on the island of St.Kitts but it’s official name is Saint Christopher. It is named after Christopher Columbus who “found” it. Although how you find a place that is already inhabited is beyond me.
When you look at the money or stamps you see British rulers all over them because this island [...]
Marsha James wrote this on April 8th, 2006 and filed it under Travel | No Comments »
Typhoon
Bella Bottega Shopping Center, 8936 161st Ave NE., Redmond WA 98052. Ph 425.558-7666 Fax 425.861-7447.
http://www.typhoonrestaurants.com/locredmond.htm
An artsy and enchanting Thai restaurant with a feel of Thailand meets yuppy America. Food was good and so was the service. Very crowded during lunch time. Staff was excellent and very attentive. The Panang Curry is my favorite dish at [...]
Baan Suan : Thailändisches Restaurant
Hütten Str. 11 (Ecke Berliner Allee)
40215 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel. 0211 1682321-2
Täglich Geöffnet von 12.00 uhr und 18.00 uhr bis 24.00 uhr
A very aesthetic and tasty Thai dining experience in the heart of metropolitan Düsseldorf - indeed a sensory experience that is bliss to the palate … highly recommended. The thai ice tea [...]
Kassel, Germany
The documenta city and capital of the Fairy Tale Trail … this historic and fabulous European village/city holds three parks, three palaces, and a unique choice of museums as well as Bergpark Wilhelmshohe - Europe’s biggest hillside park which contains the Hercules monument, Kassel’s majestic landmark. There is Wilhelmsthal, a rococo palace near Calden [...]
Bruder Grimm Museum
Schone Aussicht 2, Kassel, Germany
Tel. 05617872033
www.grimms.de
A several story old historic building with beautiful floors - the first floor houses the literary works and paintings, memorabilia, and documenta about Hans Christian Anderson and his works.
Bruder Grimm Museum
The top three floors cover the Brother Grimms, paintings about their fairy tales, and literary works, documents, mementos, [...]
Museum Fridericianum
Kassel, Germany
Tel. 7072720
One of the oldest museum buildings in Europe … its also the location for documenta and international exhibitions. Currently holding contemporary and modern art collections. 4 stars out of 5. Visited 3/24/06.
Museum Fridericianum