Art and travel In the world of travel and tourism, the arts are the principal reason why many people travel. To some extent, however, travel can be risky business. In his wonderful book The Art of Tra… more →
The Philosophical TravellerBob Fisher wrote 2 months ago: Art and travel In the world of travel and tourism, the arts are the principal reason why many people … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 4 months ago: … with Bijan Bayne Yoo Hoo Mrs. Goldberg Human theatre comes in many forms; but essential to t … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 5 months ago: … with Bonnie Neely Resource-based tourism Increasingly human beings on the Planet Earth are b … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 6 months ago: Civic ArtsSense The city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, one of the satellite cities of what is known … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 6 months ago: Architectural travel and playfulness At The Westin Resort & Spa in Cancun, you are never entirel … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: The Arts and Human Civilization Sir Kenneth Clark, one of the most famous art historians of his gene … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: Art for sale “Consumers and patrons stand as the artist’s silent partners. We support cr … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: The Arts as a Cultural Industry As is the case in many fields of human endeavour, art, artists, and … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: Presence Some destinations are known for their intense sense of place. While this quality is indeed … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: A Malaysian medley This photo-essay is just the “overture” to Malaysia. Expect the unexp … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: Absorbed in European history The enduring legacy of human civilization, in all its hues and shades, … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: Panache For those francophiles in the room, to suggest that French culture is all about presence and … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: Sound, silence, and time In my experience, some destinations have a distinct sensory appeal; some ha … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: Out of the mists In the North East of England, you will become acutely aware of time and of the inev … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: Resonance “Belief in the significance of architecture is premised on the notion that we are, f … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: … with thanks to William Palin Fine idiosyncrasies Sir John Soane was one of Britain’s m … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: Chatting with Ryker Lomas Sailing up The Nile: the quintessential non-stop photo op The last time I … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: “Despite the frigid temperatures and the biting insects, despite plagues of grasshoppers that stripp … more →
Bob Fisher wrote 7 months ago: The lesson Room 23 of the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum in Madrid is the size of a child’s bedroom … more →