As I went up the mountain in an old-fashioned cogwheel train, the peaks of Schynige Platte surrounded me. If you didn’t know, Schynige Platte is a Swiss mountain region just south of Interlaken, composed of many breathtaking views.

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Can a group of elderly nursing home residents travel abroad? The answer is yes - with care and love and a lot of planning. Such is the case for 8 residents (ages 87-97) of the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Connecticut, who journey to Israel with a film team, nursing companions, and the CEO of the Home, Andrew Banoff.

The exhibit – Seeking the Ancient Kallos (Beauty) – by American fine art photographer J.

Florida Culture for the Week of May 5 By Josh Garrick

Now through Sept 14 – at the Mennello Museum

A current art exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston brought back a flood of childhood memories. They were triggered by Dancers in the Classroom, a beautiful painting by Edgar Degas, the French Impressionist.

Story and photos by Ursula Maxwell-Lewis

In 1207 Liverpool became a borough. In 1962 it became a legend. Yeah, yeah, yeah, it took four mop-headed lads - brandishing guitars and a set of drums - warbling ‘Love me do”. We did. We still do.’

Florida Culture for the Week of April 28 By Josh Garrick

Now through May 11 – The 12th Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival at Mad Cow

For 18 days, Central Florida gets to ‘celebrate’ cabaret with some of the world's great singing artists, including award-winning actor and vocalist Nicholas Rodriguez (May 1, 2, and 3), Tony Award-winning Broadway and TV star Laura Benanti (May 9 and 10), and a dozen other wonderful performers. Call 407.297.8788 or visit orlandocabaret.com for a complete list of performances.

Context, organiser of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its program in Shanghai with A Taste of Old Shanghai - a new annotated meal that offers visitors and locals alike the chance to understand more about classical Shanghai cuisine.