Category Archives: GT Global Traveler

Economic Optimism in San Diego

Posted on March 18, 2017 by debbie

March 2017, United States Photo: Stone Brewing main dining room and bar © STONE BREWING By Sharon King Hoge – March 1, 2017 WITH GLORIOUS BEACHES, reliably mild weather and world-class attractions, San Diego is often called America’s Finest City. The country’s 17th-largest metropolitan area … Continue reading →

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St. Kilda, Melbourne

Posted on December 18, 2016 by debbie

Australia, December 2016, Destinations, Editorial, Magazine Photo: St. Kilda Pier © DONALD YIP | DREAMSTIME.COM By Sharon King Hoge – December 1, 2016 It may be hard to tear away from the abundance of colorful shops and cafés in the compact urban grid of central Melbourne, but … Continue reading →

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The Quin Hotel, New York Review

Posted on November 18, 2016 by debbie

By Sharon King Hoge – November 15, 2016 If the best way to get to Carnegie Hall is practice, practice, practice, the best place to stay is the location, location, location of the nearby Quin Hotel.  Located just down the block from … Continue reading →

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Late Night in Guangzhou

Posted on September 18, 2016 by debbie

China, Destinations, Editorial, Magazine, September 2016 Photo: Guangzhou Opera House © BAOYAN ZENG | DREAMSTIME.COM By Sharon King Hoge – September 1, 2016 Entertainment thrives in Guangzhou, a center of commercial and maritime activity and site of the world’s largest trade exhibit, the annual Canton Fair. Multitudes … Continue reading →

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Shanghai: Culture Layered With Modernity

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

The country’s most vibrant city breathes fire into China’s future by Sharon King Hoge | February 2016 Photo: The Bund © Chuyu | Dreamstime.com Returning from the 1997 ceremonies that handed Hong Kong over to become the intended commercial center … Continue reading →

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Discover A Brilliant Way To Cross The River In Shanghai

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

by Sharon King Hoge | February 2016 Photo: © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com Bridges and ferries cross the Huangpu River between the two sides of Shanghai, but a more adventurous option is a ride through the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel, particularly … Continue reading →

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Royal Opera House Muscat Delights With Extraordinary Performances

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

by Sharon King Hoge | January 2016 Photo: Royal Opera House © Lukasz Kasperek | Dreamstime.com You don’t have to be a classical music lover to be blown away by the Royal Opera House in Muscat,Oman. Set within landscaped gardens … Continue reading →

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Discover A Brilliant Way To Cross The River In Shanghai

Posted on January 18, 2016 by debbie

Jump Photo: © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com By Sharon King Hoge – January 25, 2016 Bridges and ferries cross the Huangpu River between the two sides of Shanghai, but a more adventurous option is a ride through the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel, particularly for … Continue reading →

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Oman Offers An Exciting Blend Of Old And New

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Discover the delights of peaceful and friendly Oman by Sharon King Hoge | January 2016 Photo: Nizwa’s modernized market © Zwawol | Dreamstime.com Although Oman is located on the southeast tip of the Arabian Peninsula, apprehension about conflict in the … Continue reading →

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Find Bliss At The Largest Buddhist Temple In Malaysia, Kek Lok Si Temple

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Find Bliss At The Largest Buddhist Temple In Malaysia, Kek Lok Si Temple by Sharon King Hoge | December 2015 Photo: © Suronin | Dreamstime.com Long before Kuala Lumpur’s 88-story Petronas Towers became a “trademark” image of Malaysia, the Kek … Continue reading →

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Pleasures of Penang

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Hop over to Malaysia’s island of history, nature, culture and cuisine by Sharon King Hoge | December 2015 Photo: Row of heritage houses in George Town © Markha40 | Dreamstime.com A short plane ride brings visitors from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore … Continue reading →

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Pleasures of Penang

Posted on December 18, 2015 by debbie

2015, Asia, December 2015, Destinations, Editorial, Issues, Magazine, Malaysia Photo: Row of heritage houses in George Town © Markha40 | Dreamstime.com By Sharon King Hoge – January 1, 2016 A short plane ride brings visitors from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Bangkok to the island known as the “Pearl of … Continue reading →

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Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Bloomington At Mall of America Review

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” The words of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous sonnet could be adapted by travelers to describe the conveniences of a stay at Country Inn & Suites at Minnesota’s Mall of America. Located … Continue reading →

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Jeddah: Usual And Customary

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Get to know Jeddah’s traditions before arriving in the cosmopolitan city by Sharon King Hoge | October 2015 Photo: Jeddah Old Town © Ulrich Mueller | Dreamstime.com For 15 centuries, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s largest city, served as the historic gateway … Continue reading →

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Bauer Il Palazzo Review

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

If you’re going to overnight in Venice, you might as well stay in a palace right on the Grand Canal. No need for introductions to a noble family — all you have to do is check in at the revived mid-19th-century … Continue reading →

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