Mary Clark, Traveler http://ketr.org en Street art on display at France's "TAG" exhibition http://ketr.org/post/street-art-display-frances-tag-exhibition <p>The verdict is out on whether graffiti is art, or vandalism, but enthusiasts in Paris, France recently celebrated the intensely hued street art at the first annual TAG Graffiti Exhibit. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:50:29 +0000 Mary Walker Clark 38810 at http://ketr.org Street art on display at France's "TAG" exhibition Sampling the delicacies in Hong Kong http://ketr.org/post/sampling-delicacies-hong-kong <p>Mary couldn't pass up the opportunity the sample the native cuisine during a visit to Hong Kong, and still found time to attend a cooking course. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:10:36 +0000 Mary Walker Clark 38131 at http://ketr.org Sampling the delicacies in Hong Kong Downtown McKinney offers wide array of attractions http://ketr.org/post/downtown-mckinney-offers-wide-array-attractions <p>A plane ticket and passport are not necessarily required to discover great vacation spots, as Mary found on a recent visit to McKinney.</p><p> Wed, 22 May 2013 17:59:47 +0000 Mary Walker Clark 37544 at http://ketr.org Downtown McKinney offers wide array of attractions Jordan's treasures continue to reveal themselves http://ketr.org/post/jordans-treasures-continue-reveal-themselves <p>The ancient city of Petra, established&nbsp;as early as 312 BC and discovered in 1812, is regarded as one of the world's must see wonders.&nbsp; Tue, 14 May 2013 17:48:36 +0000 Mary Walker Clark 37149 at http://ketr.org Jordan's treasures continue to reveal themselves Neoclassical architechture defines Washington's capitol http://ketr.org/post/neoclassical-architechture-defines-washingtons-capitol <p>A visit to Olympia, the capital of Washington state, reveals a legislative building fit for the Greek gods. Wed, 08 May 2013 19:11:07 +0000 Mary Walker Clark 36864 at http://ketr.org Neoclassical architechture defines Washington's capitol Falling in love with Iguazu Falls http://ketr.org/post/falling-love-iguazu-falls <p>Named one of the <a href="http://www.new7wonders.com/" target="_blank">New 7 Wonders of the World</a> in 2011, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=iguazu+falls&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=UAqAUYnEJoiF2gWV6YHYCA&amp;ved=0CAsQ_AUoAg" target="_blank">Iguazu Falls</a> is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:35:04 +0000 Mary Clark 36488 at http://ketr.org Falling in love with Iguazu Falls Guatemala is so nice, you might visit twice http://ketr.org/post/guatemala-so-nice-you-might-visit-twice <p>A lot can change in 30 years, as Mary discovered on her return trip to the Central American country of Guatemala, but the enchanting beauty remains.</p><p> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:05:10 +0000 Mary Clark 35275 at http://ketr.org Guatemala is so nice, you might visit twice A beautiful time to be had in Bonham http://ketr.org/post/beautiful-time-be-had-bonham <p>You needn't book a flight to faraway lands for an enlightening adventure. Mary stays local and finds a treasure trove of interesting history during her visit to Bonham, in Fannin County. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:27:20 +0000 Mary Clark 34919 at http://ketr.org A beautiful time to be had in Bonham Following the road from Cairo to Alexandria http://ketr.org/post/following-road-cairo-alexandria <p>Mary leaves the beaten Egyptian tourist traps behind, and finds an amazing mix of ancient ruins and new development. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0000 Mary Clark 34609 at http://ketr.org Following the road from Cairo to Alexandria St. Louis shines as an ideal vacation destination http://ketr.org/post/st-louis-shines-ideal-vacation-destination <p>We all know the city of St. Louis, but Mary delves into some lesser-known history and sights after her trip to "The Rome Of The West." Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:53:09 +0000 Mary Clark 34320 at http://ketr.org St. Louis shines as an ideal vacation destination