Talking about music always makes me think about beer (unless I'm at a classical concert, of course). Beer Month is next month, but there's one event this weekend that's pretty wonderful. Ever since my trip to Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden last October, I've fallen in love with German beers.
Yesterday's music post about twitter singups got me wanting more music (after all, I'm a pianist and a concert junkie).... I've enlisted the assistance of fellow musician, writer, and concert-goer Ron Grelsamer, M.D. to apply his music expertise to the travel world. Travel and Food Notes welcomes Dr. Grelsamer!The fact is, Beatles song titles and lyrics are commonly found in travel articles – some more subtle than others. “Get Bach” exhorts a classical music tour of Germany. Would you like to hike in Uzbekistan? It’s a “Long and Winding Road.” Not easy, but I did it “With a Little Help From My Friends.”
A one day excursion? “Day Tripper.”
Need to rent a car? “Baby, You Can Drive My Car.”
Going to Las Vegas? “Can’t Buy Me Love.” Noisy hotel? “A Hard Day’s Night.”
Winging it? “I’ll Follow the Sun.” Troublesome Customs – “We Can Work It Out.” Problems in Africa: “I read the news today, oh boy.”
Sunny climes? “Here Comes the Sun.” Spectacular tour full of surprises – you guessed it – “The Magical Mystery Tour” (or “Tomorrow Never Knows”).
Sending your daughter off on a tour of Europe? “She’s Leaving Home” (alternate: “Your Mother Should Know.”)
Finally, Ad Astra, the Space magazine, discusses private flights into Space: “Two Entrepreneurs Have Your Ticket to Ride in Space” - the perfect combination of the ‘60s biggest adventures – Space and the Beatles.
(Ron has written Into the Sky with Diamonds, the history of the Beatles and the Race to the Moon, http://bit.ly/i53anI)
P.S. Don’t expect the songs “Flying” or “Yellow Submarine” to show up on a travel article any time soon. “Across the Universe” may have to wait a little.
Social media is alive and well -- so so so much creativity and idea generation out there. Having just returned from TBEX in Vancouver and followed the marketing genius from the 140 Characters conference, I am definitely inspired. Here's one of the most imaginative examples I've seen of late, from social media guru Paul Steele, the Bald Hiker. Wish you had been at TBEX so we could have met in person.
Here's where you'll find the details, on my friend, the Brooklyn Nomad's blog http://www.thebrooklynnomad.com/whats-your-best-travel-secret/
Here are some of our favorite finds (not all may be available):
Housewarming gift: Moroccan Tea Glasses - $30; African Earth Wire Baskets - $17
For the kids: Bead and Wire Elephant-$26 ; Small Babushka Doll-$14
For the traveler: Day drifter half flap - $125
For the fashionista: The Empress's Large Cuff - $425; Pamela Sandals -- $100
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