Skagway, Alaska, is a city in the southeast of the state, and popular cruise ship port on the Inside Passage. It was home to the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1800s before transforming to capture the gold rush of cruise ship passengers that disembark every year. We embarked on some of this golden action … Continue reading “After the Gold Rush – Skagway Alaska”
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The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel is one of Vancouver’s greatest hotels. We checked in for two nights staying in their top floor Harbor View Suite. JamieJamie is a luxury travel blogger and the creator of Wine Travel and Song. You can find him on a ‘plane with a head full of music or in the pages … Continue reading “Room At The Top”
Tubular Bells Live! Phil Toms makes the impossible, possible.
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The last time Tubular Bells was performed live was I think in 1998 (The 2012 Olympics played just the intro). In fact, at a recent classical performance of Tubular Bells live they stated it was ‘too hard’ to perform the original multi-instrumental pieces in their entirety. Tough maybe, but not impossible. Step forward Mr. Phil … Continue reading “Tubular Bells Live! Phil Toms makes the impossible, possible.”
Hotel California by the Eagles – 30 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know…
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Hotel California remains one of the most revered and successful records of the last century. Released at the very height of the band’s fame, the album and single and have remained evergreen to this day. Covering themes of excess and success, the album continues to entertain and beguile in equal measures. But what does is … Continue reading “Hotel California by the Eagles – 30 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know…”