Lightning Strikes HermitVille
Lightning Strikes! One day, several weeks into the lockdown I received a text. It was a photo from my younger sister Kirby. She had purchased a few items at the Tucson Rock show (she had much more restraint than me). She created a necklace and earing set and showed off the results to our sibling […]
My Time in HermitVille
My Time in HermitVille How the Heck Did I Wind Up HERE? Back in the day – pre pandemic – I spent a wonderful 10 days in Arizona. What had started as a fun sibling trip, had now become an annual sibling trip. Four out of the five of us gathered at my older sister’s […]
Destination Leavenworth, Washington
Destination Done Right Leavenworth Washington must have the most insanely robust design guidelines anywhere! At some point the planners in this town of only 2000 decided that their community should be themed in a Bavarian style. It is truly an example of destination development done well. They chose a theme and committed to it completely. […]
Successful Pedestrian Malls
Successful Pedestrian Malls Pedestrianized streets work extremely well if done the right way, in the right place at the right time. After strolling streets in many cities, it is apparent that the three key elements required are: design, critical mass of pedestrians and a diverse mix of engaged businesses. Design The best streets tend to […]
Vibrant Spaces: Antigua Guatemala
Vibrant Spaces: Antigua, Guatemala Guatemala is a mystery destination for many people. In the recent past there were years of civil war that kept it out of the travel list for all but the young and daring back packers. It is still a third world country just finding its way into mainstream tourism. The lure […]
It’s about the Journey
It’s about the Journey Are you one of the people who arrives in a destination and immediately embarks on an exploratory walk? I have arrived in places at odd hours, after long fights, still itching to wander. Belize City on a blazing afternoon, Sydney Australia after a 24-hour flight – leaping the time meridian – […]