A Vegas Visit to the Jeweled Russian Eggs Standing in line at the Kremlin waiting to buy tickets to see the Fabergé eggs a few years ago, I am surprised that more isn’t made of these. I chalk it up to bad marketing, not anticipating that the reason that they aren’t heavily promoted is…
Author: BashfulAdventurer
Seeing the Titanic in Las Vegas
Are Disaster Museums Appropriate? Seeing a large portion of the doomed ship Titanic in the Luxor hotel in Las Vegas, a part of me thinks that no part of this boat should have been brought back to solid ground. Yes, the story of the Titanic is an interesting one of hubris, fate, class, decorum. When…
To Vegas for the Culture?
Shows, Museum Exhibits, Art, and More! I head to Las Vegas because it’s not New York, in winter. I head to Las Vegas because I can, because it’s there, because on my last visit I had to stay in a nongaming hotel because I worked with regulators. I head to Vegas because I get a…
7 Tips for New Yorkers Navigating Las Vegas
What to Expect in Sin City when You Flee the Snow 1. A lot of things look like home. 2. People walk slowly in Vegas, even the young skinny ones. Way slow. 3. To cross most streets on the Strip, you’ll need to go up and over. You don’t need to worry about pedestrians blocking…
Escape to Las Vegas Step 1: Beat the Snow
Opportunities at the Airport when You Get There Early Waiting for a flight? Get a makeover! Or a new book! Or a handbag. Airport shopping involves far more than overpriced tee shirts these days. Here, Terminal 4 at JFK. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini The Brawny Sherpa is one of those get-to-the-airport-well-in-advance types, and as much…
Navigating as a Functional Illiterate
Signs Matter when Travelers Can’t Read or Speak a Language Finding my way around Moscow when I don’t speak Russian and can’t read the Cyrillic alphabet becomes a bit of a fun challenge. Navigating the subway system, I am careful to count how many stops until I get off since I won’t be able…
Just Watch Out for the Gators in Any Language
On Signs and Travel Continuing my fascination with signs, I decide to heed one in Cancun. Wherever you might find yourself, just don’t feed the alligators, the crocodiles, the caymans, or whatever name the reptiles with long tails and big teeth happen to be going by in your neighborhood. —Lori Tripoli Thinking of heading to…
Heeding those Warning Signs: Alligators Snap
A Pertinent Reminder in Sanibel, Fla. One would think that not tormenting nearby alligators would be intuitive, but, apparently, those without common sense need to be reminded. Life in the wild and all. —Lori Tripoli Note from the Brawny Sherpa: When your wife is preparing to go out for a lovely dinner and you want…
Cultural Differences: Belize
Amusing Signs Around the Planet Something I never would have thought of doing: flushing a toilet with my foot. But just in case I did, it’s good to know that this would not be appropriate in Belize. —Lori Tripoli ~Advertisement~ ~Advertisement~ Thinking about vacationing in Belize? Enjoy your trip and consider these posts: Adventuring,…
Seeing the Signs: Punta Gorda
Of all the places I might find a place named Dean Martin Cafe, the least probable location is where it’s located: Punta Gorda, Belize. If the King still sings in Vegas, I suppose Dino might be loitering around Punta Gorda. Hum Volare if you stop by. —Lori Tripoli Headed to Belize? Consider these posts: Unexpected…