Sometimes it takes crossing an ocean to the other side of the world, leaving the big city, and meeting a majestic creature to truly find your calling and passion in life. That was certainly the case for Aki Otsu. Aki worked in IT, both while in Japan and as he began his new life in Vancouver, BC. At least he did until he and his family moved to Salt Spring Island and he … [Read more...]
Virtual Travel Adventure Round-Up: Week of March 28th, 2020
E² - Entertainment & Education Newsletter & At Home Entertainment Magazine With many people around the world in self-isolation or quarantine at the moment, we are starting to publish a regular E² - Entertainment & Education Newsletter & At Home Entertainment Magazine, focused on sharing fun, calming, and educational distractions of things that we create and … [Read more...]
An EPIC Journey of Dublin’s History and Art
If you would know Ireland, you must read its poems and stories.W.B. Yeats The stories that Dublin shares of its past are part of what makes this city so rich in history and art, and help to shape its future. Read on below as Jacqueline Swartz continues her adventures in Ireland, exploring the stories of history and art in Dublin. Then it was on to Dublin. I had been … [Read more...]
Museum Night in Bern, Switzerland : Museumsnacht Bern – Tips for a Fantastic Night of Culture
A Culture Filled March Weekend in Bern Back in 2014, I was fortunate to end up in Bern, Switzerland on Museum Night - Museumsnacht Bern. I had not planned this. I was visiting for Jazzfestival Bern at Hotel Innere Enge, and my head was focused on music, but boy of boy, am I ever glad I did arrive there on that day in time to partake in this annual event. It really was … [Read more...]
Interactive Art at Wonderspaces and the Lavatory Museum in Phoenix, Arizona
The essence of art in galleries has started to change, to adapt to a more modern crowd. I recently visited two places in Arizona that have done away with the "No photos of the art!", and the "Don't touch the art!" gallery rules. I have to say, it is such a joy to explore interactive art and be playful! Both Wonderspaces, within the Scottsdale Fashion Square, and the Lavatory … [Read more...]
