Arts and Entertainment

Celebrate Independence Day by visiting one of these Revolutionary War sites to learn how the colonist fought to gain our independence. In Texas, NY, there is a sign pointing to Spy Island. Many people wonder what it is all about, but few bother to stop to learn about the spy. Spy Island is just one small part of New York’s Revolutionary past but it played a part in defeating the British army.

Travelers venture near and far but many have never visited the great places near home. It is the same all over the world. Many times I have asked the receptionist at a hotel to suggest local places to visit and they respond with, “I hear ‘such-and-such’ is great but I have never been there.” The same is true locally. I do many presentations and am amazed how few people have explored places near their home – or even in their hometown. Here are some places to put on your summer schedule.

Here are 10 fun things to do. Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city is home to several iconic sites. It is home to the Mohammed Ali Center and where the Louisville Slugger is made. The city likes to be called the “Bourbon Capital of the World” but there are also beautiful parks, historical sites, and more.

One of the things that I love about Asian food is that the preparation is so easy. I once mentioned to a Myanmar friend, “I like the fact that there are no fast-food restaurants in Myanmar.” The reply was, “All food in Myanmar is fast food.” Indeed, with many Myanmar recipes, once you have the ingredients, creating the dish is quick. In addition, simple alterations to many recipes can create equally delicious dishes.

Visiting NYC can be costly so I welcome any way to save money. Hotels are especially expensive, but luckily we had points that allowed us to stay at the Holiday Inn Express Wall Street for free. The hotel had a great location but the rooms are small – very small. From the hotel we walked to South Street Seaport’s TKTS kiosk for half-price Broadway show tickets (the line is shorter than at the Times Square TKTS kiosk).