Hiko is an ancient form of juggling in Tonga where women continuously toss tui tui nuts in the air. It is a game played only by women in this Polynesian nation and is on the verge of extinction. Paprika traveled to Tonga to capture this long-lost tradition on film. Recently, I had a chance to ask Paprika a few questions about this award-winning documentary. Q. How did you get into juggling, what drew you to juggling and what juggling does to … [Read more...]
A Quick Visit to Detroit, Michigan
I've been fortunate to have visited this city twice in the past 2 years. The first time was in May 2020 and like the other major U.S. cities I visited in the early to mid part of 2020, it was a 'ghost town'. Returning this year, it was nice to see some life back in the downtown area. There is no other city like this in the U.S. - its heyday was decades ago, being built as a result of being the site of the early manufacturing of one of the most … [Read more...]
5 Travel Destinations Every Wanderlust Must Try
They say ‘travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer’. It draws you to a new world and inspires you to see, taste, try new things and meet new people. If you’ve been ‘wander-lusting’ and want to break free from the grind in life, pack your bags to experience trips that will fill you with hope, and leave you spell bound. Here’s a list of 5 must visit travel destinations to help you plan and decide your next trip. Trekking - … [Read more...]
5 of the Best Disney Vacation Club Resorts in Orlando that All Owners Love
Disney Vacation Club is without a doubt one of the best vacation clubs in the world, and they take Orlando vacations to a whole new level. DVC owners have over 15 resorts to choose from when they are planning their vacations, with 11 surrounding the Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando. With so many to choose from, which one is best? The top DVC resorts in Orlando have incredible decor themes, accommodations, restaurants, and easy access to … [Read more...]
A harsh but beautiful wildlife haven at the bottom of the world – Interview with Vicki Foster, Government Officer of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
My mobile phone buzzed with an email alert, jolting me out of my reverie. It was from Vicki Foster. “As I am writing this, I am looking out of my window across the bay to 2,000-meter mountains rising to snowy peaks. There is a male elephant seal trumpeting his arrival to the beach with his massive nose." Interviewing Vicki was like sitting down in from of a TV and flipping the channel to National Geographic Network. She shared her story with … [Read more...]
Best Biking Trails Throughout Maine
Maine may be known as "vacationland," but to its 1.3 million residents, every season has something to offer. Provided you have a good windbreaker, even late fall can be a great time for you and your family to take your beach cruiser ebikes and glimpse some of the Northeast's most spectacularly colored foliage. Maine is a pretty big place, but a few of its bike trails particularly stand out and can't be missed. Visiting Maine in the Fall If … [Read more...]
A Whirlwind Week in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Da Nang, Vietnam
Vietnam was a country I was both excited about and scared of. I was afraid of what its citizens would think of me, having read one too many blog posts about American tourists getting cheated out of their pocket change as a time-delayed revenge move for the American War. I should have known better. For the most part, to most of the people with whom we interacted, our nationality didn’t matter. Our American accents didn’t matter. Neither the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Stunning Islands to Go Sailing Around the World
Islands are synonymous with dream vacations and out of the world experiences. For most people, when you talk about going on vacation on an island, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘paradise lost’. The escape from life’s reality to enjoy nature’s peace and quiet in the middle of the sea is more than blissful. It is therapeutic. In this article, we explore the top 5 stunning islands you can enjoy by boat to inspire your next vacation and … [Read more...]
Sailing The Philippine Islands: The Pearl Of The Orient
(From the August/September 2005 issue of "Escape From America Magazine" Vol. 8 No. 1 - EscapeArtist.com Inc. 832-1245 World Trade Center Panama, Republic of Panama) The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. Everyone has a desire to live and settle in a paradise of ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, the east provides such a place: an environment that satisfies every transient and … [Read more...]
Dalat, Vietnam, City of Flowers and Fun
We drove up from Mui Ne to Dalat - beginning at the coast with hot and humid temperatures passing by fields of dragon fruit plants. As we drove we began to climb into the mountains, leaving the dragon fruit farms behind, replaced by coffee trees growing on steep hillsides. It is refreshing to be in the mountains with the cleaner air and crystal clear skies. We arrived during the week of Tet, the Vietnamese and Chinese New Year and the city … [Read more...]
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