Do it Like a Local Blog
A Night at the Theatre in Tempe
Monday, Nov 18, 2013
Frank Lloyd Wright left his Impression on Tempe Scottsdale may have Taliesin West, but Tempe has the Grady Gammage Auditorium. The theatre which was opened in 1964, was considered to be the last public commission completed by Frank Lloyd Wright, prior to his death in 1959. It was named after ASU President Grady Gammage and is located on the Arizo… Read more...
Walking Mill Avenue District - A Photoessay
Monday, Nov 11, 2013
If you want to do it like a local in Tempe, there are a couple of things you need to remember. First – Tempe is pronounced Tem – PEE. It is a dead giveaway that you aren’t from these parts if you say it any other way. Second - Tempe is home to Arizona State University, so show your support for the Maroon and Gold because this Sun Devils territo… Read more...
Not your Average Phoenix Coyotes Fan
Monday, Nov 4, 2013
We hadn’t met yet, but I already figured he was going to be a great guy. When the usher checked our tickets he said, “If you see Jerry, say hi for me”. I did meet Jerry that night at the Phoenix Coyotes game and my expectations were exceeded. Jerry Weiers is a friendly guy and an experienced pilot. He used to run his own steakhouses in Texas. A… Read more...
Autumn in Luxembourg: A Photo Essay
Monday, Oct 21, 2013
I have always loved visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites, so Luxembourg was an obvious choice when I had the opportunity to make it my layover destination between Cologne and Amsterdam. Sandwiched between Belgium, France and Germany, Luxembourg is just under 2600 square km. Once dubbed the Gibraltar of the North, this country has played a large ro… Read more...
Seeing double in Ecuador
Monday, Oct 14, 2013
The meaning of Ecuador in english is equator. To avoid confusion, locals refer to the location of the equator as la mitad del mundo - the middle of the world. The equator is located just north of Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Surprisingly, our tour of the city didn't include a stop there, but a 30 minute cab ride did. Visiting 0⁰0'0" - The … Read more...
Five things I love about Delft
Monday, Oct 7, 2013
All I knew of Delft before visiting there was that it was renowned for its very typically dutch delftware but after my first visit it quickly became one of my favourite spots to spend the day. Here are my five favourite things about Delft. Proximity to Amsterdam and The Hague Delft is only an hour from Amsterdam by train and just minutes from The… Read more...