Category Archives: Huffington Post

Top 8010(!) Reasons to Visit Xi’an

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Visiting China’s “Cradle of Civilization” The extraordinary display of 8000 Terra Cotta Warriors posed in formation to protect the first Chinese emperor in his afterlife is customarily the #1 reason tourists visit Xi’an. But the 200 BC life-size regiment is … Continue reading →

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Celebrating This Year of China – US Tourism

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Climbing the Great Wall for Friendship According to proclamations of both President Obama and Chinese President Xi, 2016 has been declared the China-US Tourism Year. In 2015 just over two million American tourists visited China, and by offering favorable visa … Continue reading →

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Loot 2016–Global Baubles

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Unique Jewelry Designs from Around the World Discovering unique local treasures is one of the many pleasures of travel. Brought home from overseas, handicrafts, implements, ethnic costumes can evoke memories of new cultures and happy times on vacation. For those … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss This Near Death Experience

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Ten Sights in Death Valley’s Sister Basin A region of hot springs, primeval fish, mining lore, the Amargosa River Valley straddles Nevada and California between Las Vegas and Death Valley in the path of the Amargosa River which winds south … Continue reading →

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Why Death Valley is a Bucket List Essential

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

10 Reasons Not to Miss Death Valley Forget those stereotypes of a haggard straggler crawling across the desert thirsting for water. It’s true Death Valley has its extreme seasons, during the summer temperatures hover around 120 degrees. But for several … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways to Re-Discover the Fountain of Youth

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Exploring Old and New St. Augustine Join the visitors enjoying the sights of historic St. Augustine Although you’re not aware of it, you’re probably living in the area once called La Florida. Centuries before it became the US and Canada, … Continue reading →

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Where to ‘Monkey’ in Manhattan

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Places to Celebrate Chinese New Year in New York City 2016 is the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese lunar calendar and celebrations begin on February 8. Don’t be concerned if you can’t travel over for the festivities in … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons You Ought To Tour Turkey

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Countrywide Turkish Delights Turkey’s number one treat may be lokum the sugar gel candy flavored with rosewater, orange, cinnamon, or lemon — popularly called “Turkish Delight,” but the nation stretching from the Aegean to the Black sea encompasses beaches, mountains, … Continue reading →

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To-Do Dubai

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Ten Essentials on a Visit to the Energetic Emirate A contemporary conglomeration of highways and skyscrapers, Dubai essentially emerged from the sand in less than a third of a century and its migrating Bedouin populations left few heritage sites behind. … Continue reading →

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Not-to-Miss in Minneapolis

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Ten Minnesota Must-Do’s Technically a visit to Minnesota’s principal city includes additional “must” stops in its capital twin city St. Paul and those are not to be overlooked. But a recent trip revealed there’s plenty to see in Minneapolis and … Continue reading →

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Once in a Lifetime Food Fest

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Huffington Post Still Time to Visit EXPO 2015 in Milan Food, one thing everyone in the world has in common, is a logical focus for the universal festival that is EXPO 2015 “Feeding the Planet; Energy for Life.” … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Reasons To Visit Kerala, Enticements on India’s Exotic Malabar Coast

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published on Huffington Post Enticements on India’s Exotic Malabar Coast Houseboat on a Kerala waterway Once you’re visited iconic India’s “golden triangle” of Jaipur +Delhi + Agra, your next destination should be the country’s exotic southwest Malabar coast. Originally capital … Continue reading →

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How to Find Heaven In Ireland

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published on Huffington Post Gazing Overhead on The Wild Atlantic Way For those exploring Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, a soothing interlude is a stop at James Turrell’s Sky Garden. Just outside Skibbereen, in West Cork, a few miles below the … Continue reading →

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Kentpresents Provocative Topics Summer School Vacation

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Huffington Post Normally the Kent School campus bustles with students of high school age but for two and a half days this summer the students were adults spending “vacation” days studying “What Comes Next” at the KentPresents ideas … Continue reading →

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Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Nova Scotia’s Annual Treasury of Sight and Sound Around the world, there are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and there are music festivals, but the combination of the two is unique in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. For 30 years, the colorful city … Continue reading →

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