Blooming in the Hague
in Travel
as hotels Den Haag, Keukenhof, Vredespaleis (peace palace)
Well you have checked into one of the hotels Den Haag Netherlands has and now you have a bit of time to see a few sights. Maybe you have a bit of jet lag and want to take a walk. Well just hitting the streets is always a treat. You can wonder around the neighborhood and into a splendid cafe for some fresh pastries and coffee. You will see many people just sitting and chatting. If they find out your an American they may want to talk with you. Most often you find the people of The Hague to be very friendly and quite chatty.
If you are still up for a walk catch a train to the Keukenhof if you are visiting in the spring. You can see this beautiful park absolutely busting with flowers. Each fall the Dutch growers plant seventy acres of land with lots of different flowers. Come spring time it goes crazy. There are literally millions of flowers. They actually counted them once and came up with eight million. Now that is a day to spend in the park, counting millions of flowers. The flowers festival features tulips, narcissi, amaryllis, lilies, bluebells, crocuses, hyacinths, daffodils and many many more. the Keukenhof makes the claim to be the greatest flower show on earth. So if you find yourself there long enough to work up another appetite then find a seat at one of the four cafes on site.
If you are around another day take a trip over to the Vredespaleis (peace palace). This is the site that houses the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the International Law Academy. You can stroll through an major library. The building was built between 1907 and 1913 and was funded mainly by Andrew Carnegie. The furnishings come from many countries around the world by donation. You can catch a guided tour at 11am and 3pm. Enjoy
City Pass
in Travel
as Atlanta History Center, Coca Cola, hotels Atlanta
After you have checked into one of the best hotels Atlanta GA has waiting for you, it will be time to get out and see what this city is all about. There are some really interesting places to visit around the city. There is a city that you can get which would give you entry to six major attractions for a good price. Some of the fun and historical places include the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium which is right near the Coca Cola attraction. Then there is the look inside CNN Atlanta, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the Atlantic Botanical Garden, the High Museum of Art and the Atlanta History Center.
Whether you like the taste of Coco Cola or not the museum is fascinating. You can see how there brilliant marketing adds from the many years past, see some live bottling, and taste over 60 different kinds of beverages from around the world. They also have plenty of memorabilia through out the property. It really is a must see of one of Americas largest companies whose products make it to every corner of the world.
The Atlanta History Center is a very fascinating place to visit. It offers exhibits that is sure to interest everyone in the family. On the property, there are three historical homes that visitors can walk through. They have all been wonderfully restored and have an audio tour that give the story of each home. There is one of the largest Civil War exhibits that gives an amazing picture of the most critical war in our nations history. The Centennial Olympic Games Museum offers up some must see information. It features the only complete collection of Olympic medals and torches. Shaping Traditions is a fantastic display of some of the southern folk culture. Here you can see southern American artifacts ranging from pottery and crafts to musical instruments. All the exhibits come with a guided or audio tour to give splendid details about what you are witnessing.
A Laurel and Hardy Christmas in Front of the Fire
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as Carlisle Pennsylvania, Laurel and Hardy movies, wood burning stove
We moved to Helena, Montana from Carlisle, Pennsylvania when I was just four years old. My east-coast mother, was fascinated by her idea of what the wild, wild west was. After she purchased her first pair of pointed cowboy boots, she insisted that my father install a wood burning stove in the corner of our kitchen. We began to ride horses and wear cowboy hats, mine was red with white trim, and all I remember is that it was too big and was constantly falling over my eyes. But I would not take it off. I was a cowgirl now.
A week before Christmas, my father brought home the Christmas tree, a very large pine that he intended to set up in the living room. Before my father got home, my mother and I were sitting in the warmth of the stove, sipping hot chocolate and watching an old Laurel and Hardy film. We heard a commotion, and as we headed into the kitchen to find out what it was, we saw my father dragging a nine foot tree through the kitchen door. I knew my father was frustrated, so I climbed on the back of the couch, and continued watching the movie.
As it turned out, my father had to saw off three feet of the tree in the middle of the kitchen, and while we decorated the tree, we threw the smaller pine branches into the fire, and while they cracked and popped because they were not fully dried, the scent in the air was the scent of Christmas. I have a modern style home these days, with a cast iron stove in the kitchen, and each year my daughter and I burn pine, watch Laurel and Hardy movies, and drink hot chocolate while we decorate the tree. It is a small Christmas tradition, shared by just two people, but that is what the holidays are all about. Small things, that make the whole…just a little bit better.
Electric or Gas
in Home
as electricity, gas fireplace, Natural gas
So your looking for a new fireplace and are looking at all the options. You could go all Medieval time and get the open faced wood burning fireplace. It will enhance your home with heat, smell and soot dust. It will also cost you some time and maybe money in maintenance to keep it clean [...]
Chinatown in Canada
in Business, Culture
as Asian population, Canadian Chinatown, Transglobe Property Management
One of the many neighborhoods worth a visit in Vancouver, Canada is Chinatown. Over the years, many of the cities Asian population has moved out of the city to the suburb of Richmond, however the neighborhood remains delicately charming and relatively non-touristy. As in many large cities in North America, the cultures are eclectic and [...]
In Ground and Portable Hot Tubs
in Home
as beautiful decks, floral gardens, portable hot tub
Hot tubs are becoming increasingly popular in today’s market and they are doing so for a variety of reasons. The technology involved in producing them as well as maintaining them has become so advanced they are virtually self-monitoring and the features available with them are incredibly exciting. The hot tub experience is light years from [...]
Creating a Dynamic Team
in Business
as business training, collective teams, corporate team building programs, group dynamics
Corporate team building programs utilize a variety of activities that are structured to improve the overall team performance. Bonding exercises enhance trust between employees, and some of the team building meetings take place over weekend retreats. These activities work for all kinds of teams, not just those in the boardrooms of Wall Street. This is [...]
Sun Dance Film Festival Outside Salt Lake
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as hotels Salt Lake, Sundance Film Festival, Victorian houses
Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and has a population of around 182,000. It was founded in 1847 when a group of Mormon pioneers fled the Midwest to a new area to practice their religion. The group was led by the Mormon prophet, Brigham Young. Within four days of their arrival, Young determined [...]