by Maureen Baeck | Aug 7, 2017 | Blog |
In movie “Don’t Mess with the Zohan” the Zohan riffed on Israelis’ love of hummus by showing it used as toothpaste, for hair care, and even to extinguish a fire. The truth is, Israelis love hummus. When we went to Israel, we expected hummus to be everywhere, and it...
by Maureen Baeck | Mar 2, 2017 | Blog |
If you’re like me, making travel plans can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. But, what if you had everything you would need to know about your vacation in the palm of your hand and available in real time? Thanks to cognitive technologies, there are now apps...
by Maureen Baeck | Jul 4, 2016 | Blog |
Philadelphia is one of my favorite cities. Everywhere you turn there is evidence of its rich history going back to 1682. Philly is also one city I can drive in without having a coronary. But if I did, I’d have my pick of some of the best medical facilities in the...
by Maureen Baeck | May 26, 2016 | Blog |
When I think Barcelona, I think about tapas, paella, or churros, and I want to try it all. When Context Travel extended an invitation to take their City of Chocolate tour I thought, “Chocolate is Switzerland, Belgium or France. Barcelona?” But since it was...
by Maureen Baeck | May 14, 2016 | Blog |
“I want people to be overwhelmed with light and color in a way they have never experienced.” Dale Chihuly In 1996 I watched a documentary on PBS called “Chihuly Over Venice.” I was mesmerized by his work in one of the cities that I longed to...
