I think it’s natural that when you enter another country, particularly for the first time, you immediately look for both the familiar and the strange. Driving into Cabo San Lucas from the airport, I was struck by the scattered groups and solitary sentinels of Cardón cactus, the spindly beasts that are the world’s largest cactus, and that can live over 300 years. These pricklies have been witness to the remarkable changes that have taken place at … [Read more...]
New Developments in Detroit
Detroit, or America’s great comeback city, as it is so commonly referred to these days, is a beacon of tenacity and fortitude. We’re the real deal with our ever growing selection of restaurants, music festivals, entertainment and sports venues not to mention some very live local character. A ton of new development is taking place in The D, from a renovated convention center to new hotels, restaurants and a light rail on the way. The coming months … [Read more...]
The Howler Monkeys of Nicaragua
A deafening jungle downpour assaulted the clay roof of my cousin, Rob’s Nicaraguan ranch house. Lying snug in bed, I foresaw the cancellation of our excursion at first light to track the elusive Mantled Howler Monkeys. Every day for the last week, I’d been woken by the guttural roaring of howlers somewhere off in the Mombacho jungle, but I had yet to lay eyes on one. The fierce rain was so loud from inside the house that even if they were calling … [Read more...]
Gothenburg and West Sweden – Autumn 2013
The latest selection of inspirational new holiday ideas and travel news from Gothenburg and West Sweden – including the World Food Travel Summit, new seafood safari trips, new accommodation, vintage Volvo tours of Gothenburg and a preview of Christmas. Foodie news New food website West Sweden Tourist Board has launched a new dedicated culinary website. The region is renowned for the wealth and quality of its natural, organic produce … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to Visit the Dominican Republic
The Caribbean is one of the world’s most popular places for those in search of pearly beaches, lush foliage, high-end hotels, world-class hospitality, rich and traditional cuisine, great diving spots and water sports. There’s as much opportunity to party as to relax. You can find all these things and more on the tropical island paradise that is the Dominican Republic. Read on to gain a greater idea of what you can expect and experience in this … [Read more...]
A Guide to Planning your Proposal in Bangkok
If you are taking your loved one on the trip of a lifetime to Bangkok, it could be the perfect place to pop the question. Here is a stress-free guide to planning your proposal in Bangkok. Fly First Class If you want to get your trip off to a great start, a first class flight is guaranteed to do the trick. Give your partner the VIP treatment and take to the sky in style. Flying first class isn’t cheap but you can try to save up air miles … [Read more...]
Investigating Legendary Party Thrower Jim Haynes
It was through my fellow American expat friend, “The Famous Zack,” a black Christian science-fiction writer originally from Ohio, with a short story coming up back then in the now-defunct “AMAZING STORIES,” that I first heard about the wild parties thrown by the legendary Jim Haynes, whom some sour-grape artists deemed an apocryphal “traitor.” So well known was Haynes as a manic socialite host that he even felt propelled to write a … [Read more...]
The Different Cancún Another Side of Paradise
The pearls of praise for the place called Cancún often sheen to dizzying effect. There is no refuting that this stretch of soft sand caressing the warm, clear waters of the Caribbean is the acreage of paradise, a dazzling tropical necklace that evokes powerful, even passionate imagery. The acclaim is true….the beaches, the resorts, the sun, the sports, the shopping, the clubs and bars are laced in lavish profusion, and all so close to a host of … [Read more...]
Santa Monica to Celebrate Glow, All Night Art & Beach
Free and open to all, groundbreaking all-night arts event shines light on beach city’s innovative and creative spirit SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2013) – On Sept. 28 2013, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., Santa Monica will host the third incarnation of Glow, the city’s signature cultural event and the nation’s only nighttime arts celebration focused exclusively on original artwork. Inspired originally by Paris’ Nuit Blanche, Glow has commissioned 15 … [Read more...]
Up, Up into the Andes – Ecuador
After seeing the streets flooded with people last night - alcohol flowing like water, dancing, music and lots of action - we stumbled out of our hotel early this morning to eerily empty streets. However, remnants of last nights' craziness were clearly evident - including broken bottles, other shattered glass and nasty messiness left from those who had to much liquor and were unable to keep it in their stomachs. Saturday is the big party night … [Read more...]
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