Nov 10th, 2009 at 5:30PM:
While I usually prefer photographs that feature subjects at close distance in great detail, I'm fascinated by the aesthetic quality of this photo by Michael Goldstein. Bright winter light and dramatic shadows frame the worn inscriptions well, with the composition anchored by the battered blue door in the center. It's a unique take on a monument that's been photographed many times.
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Photo of the Day (11.10.09)
Nov 10th, 2009 at 5:30PM:
While I usually prefer photographs that feature subjects at close distance in great detail, I'm fascinated by the aesthetic quality of this photo by Michael Goldstein. Bright winter light and dramatic shadows frame the worn inscriptions well, with the composition anchored by the battered blue door in the center. It's a unique take on a monument that's been photographed many times.
The photo ...Blu Le Dokhan opens on Trocadero in Paris
Feb 28th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Now, you have a new reason to go to Paris this year. The Radisson Blu Le Dokhan's Hotel has just opened. This new spot is an easy walk from the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. I remember the area well – there's decent subway access out to Place Vendome and the rest of the city. The Radisson Blue Le Dokhan's Hotel occupies what used to be a private residence, a building ...Got what it takes to wear the yellow jersey?
Feb 19th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Every cyclist dreams of pedaling through l'Arc de Triomphe and claiming endless glory. Short of that, there is nothing wrong with viewing the action first hand. Great Explorations has put together two trips for the coming year that deliver the latter (to ride it yourself, you have to earn it).
The first itinerary offers great views of at least three stages of the race, including the mountain ..."Look kids, Big Ben!" -- Those Crazy Roundabouts
Aug 16th, 2007 at 11:44AM: One of the best travel-related scenes in a movie is from European Vacation when Clark and family enter the huge roundabout in London and can't get out. "Look kids, Big Ben," he says over and over again each time they round the circle. (Don't know what I'm talking about? Here's the scene on YouTube.) My family and I found ourself in a similar situation once. We were in Paris; Dad was driving a ...
