Window Marvels: Boston’s Tiffany Glass
“Enter curious … leave in awe,” reads the invitation at the Arlington Street Church in Boston’s Back Bay. This Unitarian Universalist society boasts the largest collection of Tiffany windows in […]
Tag Archives: Museums
A World of Toys
Last weekend I paid a visit to Singapore’s MINT Museum of Toys. The idea holds promise: over 8,500 vintage and collectible toys from 40 different countries. Given that alone, it […]
First Nations Masterpieces
One of the best museums of culture I’ve ever visited is the jaw-dropping Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. The collection spans the globe, but it focuses […]
5 BC Universities
Last week I visited 5 universities on 6 different campuses in British Columbia (as a college counselor, this is part of my job). Here’s a quick look at some of […]
10 Reasons to Visit Yogyakarta
My mother, cousin and paid a visit to Yogyakarta, a city on the Indonesian island of Java — and I’m ready to go right back! It’s a wonderful place with […]
A Day in Takayama
In the middle of the island of Honshu, in the middle of the prefecture of Gifu, sits the small city of Takayama (population 88,000). It’s a sprawling place, spread out […]
Furukawa: My New Favorite Town
Sometimes when you travel, you stumble on a place that you don’t expect, one that hasn’t been on your radar screen at all. For me, that place on our Japan […]
Oklahoma — OK!
I’ve just wrapped up a visit to my 50th state: Oklahoma! This was a monumentous adventure for me — I’ve been trying to cross Oklahoma off my list for years […]
Cowtown Culture: Art in Fort Worth
Fort Worth does its best to retain an old-time western image, playing up its “real Texas” personality in contrast to its shiny big sister Dallas next door. It’s the kind […]
10 Reasons to Visit Hobart
If you’re contemplating a summertime visit to Hobart, here are 10 reasons to book your ticket. 1. It’s right on the water … … which means sea life … … […]
