One of my earliest international trips was to Costa Rica. I remember spotting a flyer posted in a hallway while in college and being immediately intrigued. My major was related to Biology and the advertised trip led by one of the professors trip focused on the flora and fauna of the country. I remember making a decision almost immediately after I read through the trip description; have fun, see a new country and earn college credits while abroad. … [Read more...]
Sail Away on A Gulet Charter In Turkey
You are relaxing on the polished wooden deck of your own private boat in a beautiful secluded cove on the Aegean Sea. Lush vegetation and exotic flowers tumble down the rocks to the edge of the clear turquoise water. It sounds like a holiday fantasy – but with a gulet charter in Turkey it can easily come true. The country of Turkey has gradually become famous as a tourist destination for more discerning visitors – those looking for a … [Read more...]
My Highlights of a Visit to Cap Haitien, Haiti
Nonstop flights leave from Miami to Cap Haitien daily (only about an hour and 45 minutes) and the small airport is located only about 20 minutes from town. Arriving in the heat of the day it was a short walk to the entrance to the airport where musicians were jamming some local flavors. A quick breeze through customs (helped by the fact I was the first one off the plane), no luggage to pickup and I was soon outside of the airport where my … [Read more...]
Celebrating a Marriage and Building a Family
Life is full of turbulence, changes, and pivots. Whether you are falling in love, engaged to be married, or are having a baby, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate life’s milestones and next moves. Whatever you are celebrating, it is imperative that you take the time and acknowledge the stage that you are entering in life. It doesn’t matter what phase you are entering; celebrations are necessary. Below are some ways to celebrate a marriage, … [Read more...]
Jens Notroff, Archaeologist, Illustrator, and Science Communicator
Q. When you were a toddler, your dad brought you to a museum where you fell in love immediately with the artifact display. You were 5 years old at the time, what really piqued your interest when you saw the display and made you aspire to become an archeologist from that point onwards? What do you think parents and teachers nowadays should do to help children develop a love for the pre-historical human culture? I still remember those … [Read more...]
A heavenly Oasis at Plas Robin Rural Retreats in Wales
The word ‘luxury’ is overused – as are ‘tranquility’ and ‘unique.’ Yet, as I discovered at Plas Robin’s retreats in the heart of the rural Wales, sometimes justifiable. A picture, it is said, paints a thousand words and, to be honest, the breathtaking views from these two bespoke holiday homes perched atop the rolling Welsh hillside, do most of the talking! However, it’s only after staying in the Shepherd’s Rest lodge for three nights … [Read more...]
How International Travel is Revolutionizing Pizza Making for American Restaurants
Did you know that the number one comfort food for Americans is pizza? Yep. According to a Harris Poll, 67% of Americans claim pizza is their go-to, yummy indulgence. While that’s all well and good, our passion for pizza doesn’t always speak to the quality of our favorite nosh. To explain, many pizza joints are simply about slapping out pies in a soulless, conveyor-like process. That simply won’t do for hungry citizens of the pizza nation. … [Read more...]
What’s New in San Diego this Spring 2022
Events The Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns April 3 – 10, 2022 with over 90 participating restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County. Participating restaurants will offer three-course dinner menus for $20, $30, $40, $50 or $60 per person and/or two-course lunch menus for $10, $15, $20 or $25 per person. The participating restaurants span across the county from the South Bay to the borders of Oceanside and … [Read more...]
A Whistle Stop Guide To Macau in China
Macau, a self-governing region on the south coast of China and close to Hong Kong, is known in the west as gambling hub, bigger even than Vegas and as noisy and sinful as Nevada’s famous city. But what few people know is that Macau has other tourist attractions off the beaten gambler’s track. There are museums, zoos, great food, exciting rides and lots of outdoor activities that mean you don’t actually have to put it all on red to enjoy this … [Read more...]
Uganda is more than Idi Amin – The best safari destination in Africa
This is what makes her the Pearl of Africa Uganda, 59 years independent, is a developing land locked country in the Eastern region of Africa. In the same region, she is surrounded by Kenya in the east, DR. Congo in the west, Tanzania in the south, South Sudan in the North and Rwanda in the south-west. With a growing population of 44 million people, 56 tribes, the former British colony boasts of immense diversity in culture, norms and ways … [Read more...]
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