

Autumn in New York: colors, sunshine, fewer crowds -- time to relish the city's fall splendor
STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" An old-fashioned carriage ride around New York's Central Park is a wonderful treat in any season. An autumn visit is the best time, though, with the start of fall colors, fewer crowds and more calm. WE VISIT New York each autumn, and are excited to be able to continue this tradition as fall colors blanket a favorite city. This favorite city is always busy, fun and noisy, so don't expect an autumn visit t
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VANCOUVER'S BIG BUS HAS LARGE PERSONALITY, FUN TOUR OPTIONS
Lovely Vancouver is best seen by Big Bus if you're there only briefly. It's a great option for an entertaining overview and if you have a bit more leisure time, it's a great way to get a taste and overview of a city. Editor's Note: Today, we debut our new website. It makes it easier for you, our cherished readers, to find information on cities, tours, activities, cruises, trains, performance, special events in your area, parks, nature preserves and the lively mix of stories
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Oct 163 min read


We've moved -- excited to share our new look!
STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" GREETINGS, GENTLE readers, fellow culture lovers and traveling friends. We have a new, flashy look and a jazzed up website which previews today. It's our official debut after three months of "packing." We will continue to take you with us on global and domestic romps, on adventures and encounters to make the world a better place. You'll still find us at www.whereiscookie.com , but now with a new flashy lo
Keller Keller
Oct 161 min read


Tippet Rise adds fall concerts, play, biking, hiking to world famous venue
STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER THE CARPE DIEM KIDS Members of the acclaimed string quartet, Brooklyn Rider, performed in a formal concert to end the official Tippet Rise season, then encored for a casual concert of Beethoven in an informal setting at the venue's library. HIKERS, FRENCH HORNISTS, bikers, bassoonists, backpacks, and million-dollar artwork converge in one of the world's most unique performing arts venues. Tippet Rise Art Center near Fishtail,
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Oct 23 min read












