Travel (Domestic) – Unhealed Wound

I, Jack Wright– ”Succession” British-style?

Written by Diana Paul on June 16, 2025. Posted in Television reviews, Travel (Domestic). No Comments on I, Jack Wright– ”Succession” British-style?

This Netflix six-episode British thriller I, Jack Wright (2025) unravels a highly dysfunctional family’s secrets and betrayals. Each member of a multi-millionaire’s overly privileged family has motivation to murder the aging septuagenarian patriarch and business tycoon, Jack Wright (Trevor Eve), found dead in the opening scene. The legal and interpersonal conflicts fester when Jack Wright’s will is read with unexpected consequences to the succession and governance of his multinational corporation. All the major players in the family had astonishing benefits to gain for...

Shakespeare’s Henry IV – Conflict between Father and Son

Written by diana on August 2, 2015. Posted in Theater: plays and musicals, Travel (Domestic). No Comments on Shakespeare’s Henry IV – Conflict between Father and Son

Guest blogger: Patricia Robertson Shakespeare has a keen understanding of the human psyche, including family dynamics. This is apparent in the 2015 Michigan Shakespeare Festival (July 11-August 16) production of Henry IV, parts 1 and 2, masterfully combined and abridged into one bringing out the best and highlighting the conflict between King Henry and his son, Hal, Prince of Wales. This familiar family saga ends with Prince Hal requesting that his father’s advisors’ treat any sons he has as they treated him, a touching tribute to his father. Thus the wound between father and son is...

Aldea—“An Epicurean Hamlet”

Written by diana on May 19, 2015. Posted in Restaurants, Travel (Domestic). 1 Comment on Aldea—“An Epicurean Hamlet”

Aldea drama We ate at the fabulous Aldea, a Michelin star restaurant in Manhattan’s Flatiron neighborhood, and for those of you who are going to be in New York City, this is our new gourmet discovery. Aldea means “village” or “hamlet” in Spanish and is a blend of Portuguese and Spanish small plates. Chef Mendes’s menu is eclectic, highly original, and mixes a smattering of popular Asian ingredients with his Iberian-influenced dishes. Sardines Citrus Radish Salad The Aldea restaurant menu includes a variety of shellfish, various preparations of salt-cod, or bacalao, rice dishes and...

SideTour–When You Don’t Want to Feel Like a Tourist

Written by diana on May 19, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle, Local travel, Travel (Domestic). 2 Comments on SideTour–When You Don’t Want to Feel Like a Tourist

On a recent vacation in New York City, we thought we would try out SideTour (www.sidetour.com), an online marketplace for unusual, offbeat experiences and activities. Originally designed not for tourists but for locals who want to discover secret treasures in their own neighborhood, the company has now begun to expand to Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle. Acquired by Groupon in mid-2013, SideTour continues to gain momentum and expand its repertoire while continuing to keep group size between 5-12 participants on average and costs within the $25-85 price...

Off & Away: Travel Auction Sites—Why Am I Not Surprised?

Written by diana on November 21, 2010. Posted in auction sites, Travel (Domestic), Unhealed Wound. 1 Comment on Off & Away: Travel Auction Sites—Why Am I Not Surprised?

I discovered the auction site, “Off & Away”, after reading a New York Times article in June. Off & Away has what seems like an ingenious business model: bidding on hotel suites for what could be pennies on the dollar. I thought I would give it a try. Being susceptible to becoming obsessed over the idea of bidding in an auction –one of my favorite things to do– but I rationalize that my bidding is usually going to a good cause such as a school fundraiser or a nonprofit charity—I had some fear and trepidation about getting my feet wet in an anonymous free-for-all public “penny”...

I, Jack Wright– ”Succession” British-style?

Shakespeare’s Henry IV – Conflict between Father and Son

Aldea—“An Epicurean Hamlet”

SideTour–When You Don’t Want to Feel Like a Tourist

Off & Away: Travel Auction Sites—Why Am I Not Surprised?

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