Leonardo da Vinci
By Bob Enzel And now we have da Vinci on display. What a great summer for art enthusiasts. The Exhibit will be at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and is one element of the Universal Leonardo. da Vinci’s work in art, science and technology. A series of linked exhibitions and scientific investigations will […]
Rembrandt
By Bob Enzel Amsterdam — All of 2006 Not to be outdone by Cezanne and Mozart, Rembrandt’s 400th anniversary of his birth will be celebrated throughout the country. Museums, such as, the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum will have major shows. Also, The Rembrandt House Museum—former home of the man himself—will have exhibitions of his […]
The Flower Show in Chelsea
By Bob Enzel London – May 23 -27 Visit England for one of the world’s largest garden extravaganzas. The grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea are transformed into a plant paradise with thousands of blooms and a selection of spectacular gardens. Find out about new plants that will be launched at the show and […]
The World Cup of Football
By Bob Enzel Germany – June 9 – July 9 Every four years football (soccer to Americans) takes on its own Super Bowl-type event. Twelve German cities will host 32 internationals teams in 64 matches. The below listed web site offers a video tour of the 12 host cities; match schedules, venues and players to […]
Wagner
By Bob Enzel A festival for music lovers…that is, those that love Richard Wagner’s work. It will take place in the Bavarian city of Bayreuth as it has every year since 1876 with the exception of a couple of time outs for wars. July 25 – 28. August 2006. On-line tickets if still available will […]
Zurich on the Move
By Bob Enzel There are about two thousand bars and restaurants in Zurich to please every taste. One interesting noted by Zurich Tourism is the “Blinde Kuh”, “the first restaurant to be run by blind people. Check all two thousand out on www.zuerich.com/ or drop them a note at information@zuerich.com/ for specific requests. Far removed […]
Lots Going on this Summer in Zurich
By Bob Enzel “For the fifth consecutive year, Zurich has been named the city with the best quality of life in the world.” Not only quality, but diversity too…culture, events, gastronomy, shopping (lots of shopping), nature and healthcare. Shop ‘till you drop May 6 through October 8, 2006 in flea markets or elegant boutiques. All […]
Zurich Tourism
By Bob Enzel Until the end of 2006, Zurich Tourism is presenting a program titled, “ZurichBREAK.” Thirteen hotels from downtown to those by the lake are offering a “stay 3 nights but pay for only two.” Reservations can be made online at www.zuerich.com/ or contact them directly at hotel@zuerich.com/ And, if you are in Zurich, […]
World Ice Golf Championship 2008
By Bob Enzel First off, I left one word out of the title. It actually should say, The World Ice Golf Championship 2008. If you’ve read my article on Golfing Malaysia you’ll know that I’ve already recommended that you head to Malaysia for the Golf Inter-Team Amateur Championship. That’s still my recommendation, but first you […]
Lucerne and Engelberg – Great Names To Drop
By Bob Enzel At cocktail parties –or anywhere- skiers will name drop ski areas and tell ski stories at the blink of an eye. Generally, the name-dropping turns into a one-upmanship game over anything that has to do with skiing and perhaps even take an odd turn. For instance, any skier who has even been […]
