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3 of the best places to ride the rails

22.07.11

3 of the best places to ride the rails Writer, blogger and train-travel obsessive Jools Stone cherry picks his favourite train journeys from around the globe – some close to home, and some farther flung. North Yorkshire Moors Railway One of the UK’s most popular steam railways, this is also one of the oldest. Its lovingly maintained stations and cheerily enthusiastic and authentically dressed volunteer staff make for a dreamy trip back in time along a route that sweeps right through the wide open, heather-clad expanse of the North Yorkshire Moors... Cattle herd queues, hidden fees and draconian baggage restrictions: it seems we’ll put up with anything for a cheap escape, but while the budget airline bubble has yet to burst, you can always opt for a less stressful, more romantic way to go.... Here’s three journeys that should rekindle the romance of travel, without scorching your wallet.

Source: The List

Ottmar Liebert, Luna Negra bring international flair to Dosey Doe

21.07.11

the world, is bringing his unique musical ensemble to Texas as part. performs his lyrical world music Saturday and Sunday at Dosey Doe. encompasses rhythms, harmonics and percussive elements from around. rhythms from several different countries and styles of music and. “What results is an interesting hybrid that is. unique and different from mainstream music. guitar, Liebert has earned a reputation – and a growing following –. for combining his impressive virtuosity on the guitar with a range. of percussive instruments and musical stylings. “I take the musical themes, tonalities, harmonics, timing and. Ottmar Liebert, accompanied by his touring ensemble Luna Negra,. blend them together in ways I find interesting,” Liebert said in a. phone interview. Mixing cultural elements is nothing unusual for Liebert, the son. An internationally known guitarist whose eclectic style. Multi-platinum recording artist and Grammy-nominated performer.

Source: Your Houston News