It’s Cool, Damp and Cloudy on Santa Catalina. That means no crowds, friendlier locals and hotel discounts
…and the arrival of weekend armadas of pleasure craft from the California mainland. Photo by…
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Pasadena Craftsmanship
NW Exterior. The Gamble House. Pasadena Craftsmanship By David DeVoss Every New Year’s Day America…
Fairbanks in Winter: “But It’s a Dry Cold”
…with electrical plugs that prevent motors from freezing in winter. Photo by David DeVoss And…
St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus) Is From Türkiye, Not the North Pole
…could seat 11,000 during the 5th century BC. Dominating the ruins of Myra are intricate…
Oklahoma’s Indian Nations Grow Prosperous Businesses
At the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, 39 diverse tribes are represented in dance,…
To Lhasa and Beyond On the Road to Shangri-La
…David DeVoss Lhasa: Elevation 12,000 ft or 3,650 m By David DeVoss In Lhasa’s Barkhor…
Maybe it Isn’t The Worst Thing to Spend Time in These Airports
…by David DeVoss Another one of the world’s largest and busiest airports can be found…
Macau Hits the Jackpot
In downtown Macau, it never gets dark at night. Photo by David DeVoss By David…
Tempranillo’s Journey From Medieval Spain to Modern North America
…in America This graphic on the wall of Abacela’s Tasting Room pays homage to Spain…
Four Seasons of Shopping: In Pursuit of the Perfect Memory
…by David DeVoss Today Mimi speaks fluent English, (plus Thai and Lisu), holds an MA…