LAS VEGAS (July 2017) – Now on display at The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, “Mob at the Movies” explores how organized crime has been portrayed in popular culture. Featuring artifacts from well-known movies and television shows, the exhibit demonstrates the history of Americans’ fascination with the Mob in popular culture. Among the artifacts, a 1952 poster from the film “The Captive City” featuring … [Read more...]
Ulaanbaatar Top Things to Do
Ulaanbaatar is the gateway to Mongolia. Not only all international flights land there but also the country road system start from the capital. Whether you are recovering from your flight or preparing your trip, make sure to spend some time in Ulaanbaatar proper. Or in UB as travelers and Mongolian call it. Top Things to Do in Ulaanbaatar Several sites are interesting and worth a visit. We visited a couple of them and were glad we did. Seeing … [Read more...]
Why Nashville Is A Bucket List Destination
A strange article for me to write is "how cool" Nashville is. Don't get me wrong, it's a great city. In fact now, it's possibly the hottest, growing city in the American South. It's hip. It's cool. People are moving there by the thousands from larger, more well-known cities such as New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Nashville is not only a travel mecca, but in fact a domestic mecca - a place where 30-somethings are congregating in hoards to … [Read more...]
Places to Visit in Macau
Macau is a major tourist draw for visitors from all over the world. The Las Vegas of the East, it’s home to a bustling gambling scene, with huge casino resorts sitting side by side with the cultural and historical sights that make this such an important place to visit. Set on the western banks of the Pearl River, it’s the most densely populated part of the world, with some 650,000 people squeezed into the 12 square miles. While Macau remains … [Read more...]
Enjoy the holiday of a lifetime in northern Norway
No matter what time of year you choose to visit northern Norway, you will find a wealth of things to see and do. Travelling to Norway during the summer months gives you the best opportunity for hiking through the region’s stunning scenery and visiting the pretty coastal villages. However, if you are hoping to catch a glimpse of the northern lights, the best time to visit is between October and March. Wintertime also gives you the chance to have a … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Reasons I Love Taipei
Taipei City is the capital city of Taiwan, a state in East Asia bounded by China, Japan and the Philippines. It is the political, economic, educational and cultural centre of Taiwan (or more correctly The Republic of China), a modern metropolis with a thriving economy and a vibrant tourism industry. People who flock to Taipei are there for the street food, the night markets, the historical artifacts, the hot springs and its many upscale shops. If … [Read more...]
The Phenomenal Fortitude of Cambodia’s Emerging Capital
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Gray and gritty...these are the two words that rise to the surface when I reflect on our brief 4 days in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Pen. Gray in the truest sense of the word and color, in that it’s place that is in transition – moving from a dark and clouded past to perhaps a bright and emerging future. However, where the city lies on the gray scale spectrum is open to one’s perception. Some may see it as a place that is … [Read more...]
A Day Trip with Salvador Dali
The art world is an endless vista of influence and culture, from abstract to impressionist and surrealist, there is always something that appeals to the human spirit no matter your preference. If you’re like me, Salvador Dali is one such appealing artist. Take a day trip from Barcelona to Dali's home and museum, experience his genius up-close, and get inspired! Dali’s Portlligat Museum-House Just north of Barcelona, very close to the border … [Read more...]
Norwegian Flies OAK to Denmark Nonstop!
I recently attended the launch of Norwegian Air's nonstop flight from Oakland to Copenhagen, Denmark at a chef's tasting prepared by Andreas Bagh, Executive Chef at Copenhagen's Michelin starred Marchal restaurant at the Hotel d'Angleterre. The event was hosted at the Cookhouse in North Beach, a lovely, intimate venue in a space next to the legendary Vesuvio Cafe in San Francisco. The evening was well attended by local journalists and … [Read more...]
Hiking and Hot Springs in the Rockies
This spring, I was invited to visit rural Marble in Colorado and experience the great American outdoors. Growing up and working in cities all my life, I had never been on a hiking holiday before and Colorado was going to be my introduction to the American outdoors. I flew into Denver, Colorado before driving to Marble, a 4-hour drive away. A friend had a family holiday home there on the outskirts of Marble where they had been visiting since he … [Read more...]
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