The spire of hope, suspended above St . Anne ‘s Cathedral, illuminates the skyline of Belfast. Anne was the mother of Mary (for those unfamiliar with the list of saints).
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Belfast Castle is worth a visit. Spend time looking for the nine cats hidden in the garden, then hit one of three trails to get a good workout.
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This impressive stone governmental building is popular with visitors (free tours offered ) as well as the many photo ops.
Read MorePostcard from the Titanic Experience, Belfast
In a building that looks much like a ship itself , you can learn about the Titanic, from the drawing plans through the recovery phase. Some impressive features give you a look at a tragically romanticized disaster.
Read MorePostcard from Galway City
Galway was one of those cities that you want to just hang out in. Perhaps a morning walk on the promenade along the Bay. Or a stroll through the Latin Quarter. Or a cold beer at a local cafe. Infinitely walkable , full of good food and great people.
Read MorePostcard from the Atlantic Coast of Ireland
Old stone ruins, autumn colors, and a gray Irish morning mist, coexist on this rugged Atlantic coastline. A very different side of Ireland.
Read MorePostcard from Westport Ireland
A former linen market in Westport Ireland.
Read More50 Years Later: Fort Worth Remembers President John F. Kennedy
I’m of that age where I remember exactly what I was doing when I heard the news that President Kennedy had been assassinated in Dallas. I was at school and it was recess. I didn’t really understand what the word assassinated meant, but I did know that it was very, very bad. Our teacher gathered the class together and then we were all sent home, where, for the next weeks, we bounced between emotions far greater that a grade schooler can navigate on their own. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the death of President Kennedy and there are commemorations and memorials aplenty. In Fort Worth, just down the road a piece from Dallas, the city will remember the life and legend of President John F. Kennedy with a number of events. In a bit of déjà vu, the […]
Read MoreGoogle Hangout: Talking About TBEX, Travel & Tourism, & Dublin
This morning I had the chance to chat with some friends and colleagues about the upcoming TBEX conference in Dublin. A lot of people do a lot of work to make this all come together, and I’ll admit to lots of late night crankiness here at my house as well, but once I get on the plane on Sunday, it’s all smooth sailing. This Google Hangout was organized by Alastair McKenzie as part of his Travel Coffee Break series. It’s a lively and informative discussion on not only the TBEX conference, but also our thoughts on the evolution of travel and tourism and its relationship with the media.
Read MorePostcard from City Hall, Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s City Hal is a behemoth of a masonry complex and is an impressive part of the city’s skyline. Look closely, that’s a statue of William Penn on the top. The building is listed as a National Historic Landmark.
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