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Reviews of film, music, literature, and travel — plus reflections on teaching and creativity, by William Edward Villano.
recent posts
- Rip Van Winkle Short Story Review — Washington Irving’s Magical Tale of Time and Change | by William Edward Villano
- Lateralus (2001) Album Review — Tool’s Otherworldly Journey Through Sound | by William Edward Villano
- Spirited Away (2001) Review — Studio Ghibli’s Masterpiece of Music, Magic, and Memory | by William Edward Villano
- Denali National Park Review — Grizzlies, Fragility, and the Call to Preserve | by William Edward Villano
- The Charge of the Light Brigade Poem Review — Alfred Lord Tennyson’s Reflection on Valor and Tragedy | by William Edward Villano
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Category: Travel Reviews
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In the summer of 2023, my wife and I traveled to Alaska, and Denali National Park quickly became one of the highlights of our trip. If I close my eyes, I can still picture that endless bus ride — nearly six hours through rugged wilderness — each mile a reminder that we were entering one…
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When I tell people I’m from New York, they almost always assume I mean the city. Skyscrapers, subways, bright lights — that’s the image most people carry. What they often forget is that New York is also home to mountains, lakes, forests, and trails that stretch into quiet horizons. The Catskills are proof of that,…
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In the summer of 2022, my wife and I traveled to Hawaiʻi for our honeymoon. The Big Island welcomed us with its contrasts — lush forests, black sand beaches, and, most striking of all, a landscape built by fire itself. Our visit to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park remains one of the most unforgettable experiences of…
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