Having lived in an Olympic Town my advice to the residents, take the time off work to fully enjoy the experience and start planning now to make the most out of the experience. I can't say that living in an Olympic Town is all a bed of roses. We are still paying for it in … [Read more...]
The Sneaky Steppers Cleverly Marrying Tourism, the Arts and Education
I have always loved flashmobs. They're fun and they make me smile, but I have to say this one that I found online from St. Patrick's Day 2011 is an incredibly clever piece of Transmedia Marketing between the arts and tourism. [youtube 7auErQnU6fU] It was … [Read more...]
A History Lesson in Style
Normally I find the fashion world to be somewhat stuffy, pretentious, neglectful of real (and healthy) bodies, and lacking in comfort and functionality. This, however, I love: [youtube 7JxfgId3XTs] Feeling so much more sophisticated after that history … [Read more...]
And with the hint of an accent it all flooded back … Vancouver 2010
Funny how history repeats itself. A year ago, I was somewhat blassay about the Olympics being in this fine city of ours. The Olympic Committee had not been especially warm or welcoming to locals, but a few of the Houses changed all that for me, especially La Maison de la Suiss … [Read more...]
A Love Song From Ireland & Stephen Maguire
One of my goals with our little romantic travel adventure is to get men (and women) all across the world to serenade us. And without even divulging this secret wish, it's already begun, although sadly not in person this time: [youtube Hk1on-DLrys] Yep, that Irish Stud, Stephen … [Read more...]
