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Update: Although l visited Crystal Bridges a few years ago, l hope to return in the fall. I have updated this post to encourage you to see this amazing American Art museum if you are traveling to Arkansas this summer. Watch out for Diego Rivera’s America and exhibition from March 11 – April 31, 2023. … Read more
Thirsty-six hours… It took us 36 hours to get home from Malaga Spain to London Ontario. I am fully aware we are continents away from each other but our trip home from Capetown South Africa took us 25 hours. What was the 11 hours difference? This is post-pandemic travel. Although we are still suffering through … Read more
After our awesome trip to Vancouver, Washington, and Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas, l headed east to find out where are the Tri-Cities in Washington State. Comprising of the cities of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland (and West Richland), you will fall in love with this area after crossing the Cascade mountains through Snoqualmie Pass on l-90. … Read more
Vancouver Washington was a great starting point on our road trip through the Pacific Northwest with the final destination being #TBEXtricities in Eastern Washington. I flew into Portland, OR (PDX) airport which is a quick 15-minute drive over the Columbia River. You will want to stay in what feels like a brand new town but … Read more
Are you wondering what is playing at the Stratford Festival in 2022? Stratford is back and it’s better than ever. After a two-year hiatus from performances inside the theatres, we are being welcomed back with open arms and a playbill with something for everyone. As we warm up for more performances in drama, comedy, and … Read more
Did you know if you are a member of the Toronto Public Library you can access free museums in Toronto? Whether you have a local library membership or you buy an annual non-resident pass, there are many things to do at the Toronto Public Library, not the least of which is to see city highlights … Read more
The irony is not lost on us. We had bought our tickets to see the North American premiere of Room at The Grand Theatre in 2020. Then the pandemic hit and we were all placed in our own warped ‘Room’ experience, weren’t we? Room – the play – was adapted by a local London playwright … Read more
The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto When you have limited knowledge of Islam but want to learn more, it behooves you to visit The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. We visited a few weeks ago to see the Hidden Stories: Books Along the Silk Roads exhibition. The exhibit includes books, scrolls, manuscript paintings, textiles, and … Read more