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The Art Scene in North Iceland’s Akureyri

By Renee Blodgett on July 13, 2013 in Europe, Featured, Iceland, Photos

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The art scene in Akureyri, Iceland's largest town in the north is more vibrant than I expected. Artists, galleries and creative talent are oozing from this coastal scenic town that boasts mountains, volcanoes, waterfalls, valleys, ice...

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Where To Taste Great Tequila Aka The Mesoamerican-Wonderbrew?

By Jessica Festa on July 13, 2013 in Mexico, Mexico City, North America, Photos, USA

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No longer reserved for the “delight of gods and priests,” today tequila in its various pours – from straight shots to candy corn cordials – is heartily enjoyed by earthly drinkers all over the world. Originally...

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Mammoth Bluegrass Festival in Mammoth Lakes This August

By Renee Blodgett on July 10, 2013 in California, Events, Festivals, North America, Photos, USA

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An upcoming event you should know about is the Mammoth Bluegrass Festival in Mammoth Lakes California. They'll be kicking off an event with the greatest array of Bluegrass Musicians in the High Sierra.  On Labor...

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North Iceland’s Skjaldarvik Guesthouse: Horses, Parma Ham, Hot Tub & Views to Die For

By Renee Blodgett on July 9, 2013 in Europe, Iceland, Lodging, Photos

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Skjaldarvik Guesthouse hasn't been around for long. Located on a grassy farmland area a 20 or so minute drive outside North Iceland's largest city Akureyri, it was once an elderly care home which has been...

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Reykjavik’s Gallery Restaurant: Old World Charm & Cuisine Surrounded by Classic Art

By Renee Blodgett on July 8, 2013 in Europe, Featured, Iceland, Photos

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I had heard quite a bit about Reykjavik's Gallery Restaurant before I dined there. Eager to explore the best restaurants in Reykjavik.....the ones where the foodies hung out, I was curious to know what locals thought...

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Japan’s Obon Festival Celebrates Ancestor’s Spirits With Floating Lanterns

By Renee Blodgett on July 8, 2013 in Asia, Events, Festivals, Japan, Photos

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Obon is one of the most important Japanese traditions. People believe that their ancestors' spirits come back to their homes to be reunited with their family during Obon and pray for the spirits. For the...

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Lake Mývatn’s Restaurant Myllan for To-Die For Reindeer & Arctic Charr

By Renee Blodgett on July 7, 2013 in Europe, Featured, Iceland, Photos

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Restaurant Myllan is on the main strip as you're heading into Lake Mývatn in North Iceland and is open for dinner everyday until 9 pm.  The restaurant is part of Hotel Reynihlid, one of the main...

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In the Moment Japanese Art Collection From Larry Ellison Now Unveiled at SF’s Asian Art Museum

By Tom Foremski on July 6, 2013 in Asia, California, Events, Japan, North America, Photos, San Francisco/Bay Area, USA

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Today's generation of rich techies isn't known for having much interest in anything outside of their narrow world of tech. But that's not true for the older generation. Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle, is well...

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