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Art on the Go: Scribble Sketches Capture Your Trip
You’ve always loved the idea of sketching sites while on your trip, but you’re not an artist. You’re drawings will just look like scribbles. Perfect, I say. No more “I can’t draw” excuses– here’s the perfect Art on the Go assignment for your next trip, Scribble Sketches. One of the best parts of this assignment is not only the wonderful sketches you get to take home, but most of these take well under 5 minutes. Definitely an on-the-go art assignment! Everyone knows how to scribble, right? It’s one of the first things we get to do in preschool… and, frankly, it’s easy! Well, this assignment is just that – very…
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Where in the World: No.5
Way up high, on a cliff in the sky Lives a sacred home with 24 others nearby Built in the 1400’s, it was very hard to reach Only by rope, ladder and a basket could you breach Now there is a road, and 140 steps to climb Well worth the trek, since the view is sublime A British secret agent made this place known Defeating the enemy here, and saving the world all on his own. Where in the world is this? Note: Once someone has guessed the correct answer (here in a comment, or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram), I’ll post the answer in the comments below and…
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Time+Place: Map Puzzles of Famous Cities Through Time
Travel, history, and maps — three of my favorite things all in a puzzle! I can’t think of a better way to learn about a city I am about to visit than playing with one of 4D Cityscape’s Time Puzzles. How does it work? You start by layering the landscape and geographical map of the city to become a 2 dimensional puzzle. Next comes the 3rd and 4th dimension— skyscrapers, monuments, bridges and significant city sites are added based on time. With the help of a Time Poster, you add each building on the map according to the year it was built, and the history of the city unfolds. With…
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Palette+Place: Antelope Canyon, Arizona
When we pulled up to the dated strip mall to start our adventure of Antelope Canyon, I must admit I was a little turned off. The small office was packed. Tourists of all shapes and sizes milled around the Navajo souvenirs and trinkets, all waiting for the bus. A tour group is not always my first choice in exploring a natural wonder, but it actually is the only way to see this spectacular slot canyon. Antelope Canyon is one of the most photographed slot canyons in the world. It is on Navajo land, thus solo visits are prohibited. One can only tour the canyon with a group lead by a…
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Where in the World: No.4
A city lost in time, hidden for nearly 2 milennia with very little sign. Once uncovered, history was told. What happened here began to unfold. Culture, artifacts, and human remains, tell a story of a rich life, that ended in pain. Where in the world is this? Note: Once someone has guessed the correct answer (here in a comment, or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram), I’ll post the answer in the comments below and add the correct location on the map. Good Luck!
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Time+Place: A Steam Train Trip in Wales for a Thomas the Train Fan
Several years ago, we took a trip to Great Britain. Our kids were pretty young at the time (almost 3 and 4 years old), so when planning our itinerary, we tried to keep in mind activities that would not only entertain them, but also be fulfilling for us. When we saw the numerous Steam Train trip options throughout Britain, we became very excited. A day on a train was the perfect way to see the country side as well as keep any Thomas the Train fan engaged! There’s nothing more historic than taking a steam train in Great Britain, the birth place of the railway! It’s hard to believe this…
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On Location: Salmagundi West, Vancouver – A Whimsical Shop for the Curious
I’m not sure if it was the trumpet soldered to the exterior window gates or the vintage magic poster hanging out front– but I was already sold that this was definitely the shop for me before I even stepped inside! Salmagundi West is located in the Gastown neighborhood of Vancouver, British Columbia. It is part antique store, part gift store, and full of curious fun! Upon entering the shop, my husband sighed, “I think Mom will be here for awhile.” Both kids entered with fingers out ready to explore. My first instinct was to harp my motherly phrase, “no touching kids,” but then I looked up and read the sign…
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Type+Place: Pike Place Market
I have yet to be at the Seattle Public Market when there wasn’t hoards of crowds. Last weekend, it wasn’t any different– in fact, I must say it was actually worse. My guess is it had to be because of the weather. Unlike most grey, drizzly days in the Northwest, the sun was out and couldn’t have been shining any brighter. Spring was in the air and everyone was enjoying it! Despite the crowds, there’s nothing like a visit to Pike Place Market when in Seattle. The fresh fish, flowers, veggies and more are a sight to see, but if you look beyond the vendors there is also fabulous typography.…
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Free Wallpaper: Tulips at Seattle Public Market – April 2013
Spring is in full bloom up in Seattle, the trees are bursting with greenery, and the flowers are out. I’ve just returned from a quick Spring Break trip up in the Northwest and had to share a photo of spring time tulips I took in the Seattle Public Market. It was an amazing, sunny day and everyone was out and about enjoying the weather. The flower stands were overflowing with tulips, and the market was packed full of shoppers. Here’s a free April 2013 wallpaper of these colorful tulips for your desktop computer or iPad. To set as your desktop image, just click on the link appropriate for your size…
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Where in the World: No.3
Stretching nearly 80 miles long and cutting a great isle in two, we are still searching for the reason I was built some 2000 years ago, and need more clues. Did I keep barbarians out, or did I just show my vast Empire’s great clout? The answer is up to you. Where in the world is this? Note: Once someone has guessed the correct answer (here in a comment, or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram), I’ll post the answer in the comments below and add the correct location on the map. Good Luck!
