James Oliver Cury
Writer, Editor and Consultant at Freelance
Editor at Via Travelers
Writer, editor, digital strategy guy, world traveler, pug owner, record collector, and native New Yorker.
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Oct 2, 2024 |
afar.com | James Oliver Cury
Narrow streets, confusing signs, lots of cars: Driving in a new country is challenging, but not impossible. Photo by Anastasiya Badun/Unsplash Here’s a driving scenario you never want to experience: It’s 10 p.m. You just arrived in a foreign city, unintelligible traffic signs line the streets, and suddenly you’re scraping the sides of your car in an alley never intended for automobiles as headlights appear in front of you. You’ll now have to back up.
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Oct 2, 2024 |
flipboard.com | James Oliver Cury
12 of the Best and Worst Places To Retire in the U.S., According to a New StudyRetirement is a huge life shift, so choosing the right city to enjoy your later years when you finally have control of your timetable is a very …
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Jan 3, 2024 |
afar.com | James Oliver Cury |Ashlea Halpern
Whether you’re in the Northern Hemisphere or Southern, East or West, there’s always something to see at the best botanical gardens in the world. This guide covers six of the seven continents (sorry, Antarctica), including six gardens in the United States. What are botanical gardens exactly?
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Oct 11, 2023 |
afar.com | James Oliver Cury
When Delta decided to revamp its wine lists recently—across main cabin international and higher-fare classes—the airline couldn’t just sip and spit its way to a new drinks menu. For one thing, wines don’t taste the same when you’re 35,000 feet off the ground. Due to the combination of reduced atmospheric pressure and the cabin’s dry air, your nose—and therefore your palate—are less sensitive and not able to detect all the aromatics and flavor differences.
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Aug 12, 2023 |
afar.com | James Oliver Cury
It sounds so simple: Submit a two-inch by two-inch color photo shot within the past six months to the U.S. State Department when applying for or renewing a passport. The reality is that there are dozens of ways you can screw it up. “Bad passport photos are the number one reason why some applications are delayed,” a State Department spokesperson told AFAR.
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Wishing a happy birthday weekend to chef-author Claudia Fleming, whose bday is on Sunday the 11th. This picture comes from a class she taught at De Gustibus in 1999. She won a James Beard Award (Outstanding Pastry Chef) in 2000. https://t.co/LmzI24fsK0
When Dorothy's sister died suddenly last month, there was no safety net for her son, CJ (Conrad). We're trying to help him pay for the memorial, cremation, legal bills, even rent. The full story is on the Gofundme page. Appreciate any help. https://t.co/ucXxeilQu4
Flashback Friday: Chef @NickAnderer demonstrated this Hangar Steak Lorenz with Melted Onions (a popular favorite at Anton's) at De Gustibus in March (back when the world wasn't yet turned upside-down). Recipe: https://t.co/t6BFJ4QH8W https://t.co/HRbDvFbi9q
