In the State of Ohio, between Cleveland and Youngstown, sits the City of Warren. Don't bother looking for it - you won't find it on any map. Unless, of course, your checking for the weather on the 6 o'clock news! After spending an afternoon in Warren, it's easy to see that there is so much more to this city than meets the eye. From the Packard museum to the Trumbull Art gallery, restaurants and bars, the Ampitheatre and Mosquito Lake State … [Read more...]
Aruba on my Mind
Having explored much of the Caribbean but not yet the ABC's (Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao) - I opted to take a week long late summer trip to Aruba. The weather on the island is certainly highly appealing with usually fairly constant temperatures moderated by trade winds, little rain on an annual basis, lots of sunshine and is located outside of the hurricane belt. Although I did have to reroute my original return flight plan which was through Houston … [Read more...]
Italy Is Always A Good Idea
I know this title normally refers to Paris, but for me, Italy has been on my mind and in my dreams since I first saw the movie "Only You" with Robert Downey Jr. & Marisa Tomei. The music, the cobblestone streets, the pasta, the lilt that accompanies each Italian word, and the romance. Bellisima! (Try to picture my thumb and fingers together waving in the air while I say this). There is so much to say about our trip to Italy, so you can expect … [Read more...]
Top 5 Destinations to Watch the Sunset in Cape Town
Watching the sunset, chilled drink in hand with good company is the typical pastime for Capetonians. With it being the Mother City there're so many great places to enjoy the golden hour. Here’s our guide to the best spots to sit back and enjoy the sunset in Cape Town. Eden on the Bay Around dusk, the air at Eden on the Bay is filled with a magical ambience. Situated in Bloubergstrand, Eden on the Bay is well known for its stunning sandy … [Read more...]
Corpus Christi is Really Unique!
All I knew about Corpus Christi, Texas, before I visited my step-daughter, Michelle, and her family there this summer was that it was a seaside vacation town on the Gulf of Mexico. I expected to find a typical American beach resort, replete with masses of tourists and messy hedonistic vitality. And, that’s what I found - in part. Corpus Christi certainly deserves its reputation as a fun and entertaining place to vacation. And, despite its size … [Read more...]
Unusual Dining Experiences in Cape Town
Cape Town, the city well known for mesmerising coastal drives and that boasts some of Mother Nature’s greatest creations: Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and the False Bay Coastline just to name a few. It’s where experiencing different cuisines only require a stroll down the street. The city is where you can explore new culinary adventures in unusual ways. Here’s a guide to look to for some amazing and unusual dining experiences in Cape … [Read more...]
A Food Lover’s Guide to Nassau and Paradise Island, The Bahamas
With its crystal-clear blue waters and heavenly beaches, vacationers appreciate the Bahamas for its abundance of sun, sand and surf. While it is a fine holiday for those seeking natural gifts of the aquatic sort, if you live to eat, this nation of 700 islands is a foodie destination par excellence. Nassau and Paradise Island are ground-zero for epicureans looking to titillate their taste buds. Surrounded by clean water, you know the fish is … [Read more...]
5 Things Not To Miss on a Trip to Greece
This is one country that is often in the bucket lists of many people. If you plan to visit Greece anytime soon, keep on reading the rest of this post and we’ll recommend some of the best things that should not be missed. For sure, these will make your holiday one for the books! Explore the History in Athens Known as Europe’s historical capital, Athens is one city that should not be missed when visiting Greece. The best thing to do here … [Read more...]
Citadelle LaFerrière – or how to keep the French out of Haiti
I’ve been in Haiti for a few days now, trying to get a better understanding of life in one of the poorest nations on earth (see my related articles on Port au Prince and Cap Haitien.) By any measure, it has an arduous history. Haiti bears the misfortune of being the island that Columbus decided to claim and colonize first. The native Taino indians were promptly enslaved and sent off into gold mines to enrich the coffers of Queen Isabella of … [Read more...]
The Feel is in the Destination, Baros Maldives
Opening in 1973, the Baros Maldives was only the third island destination resort in the Maldives. It's gorgeous beauty and proximity to Male were among the primary reasons for it's opening. Even though such history is fairly recent - things were significantly different back then. There were no banks on Male, fishing was still the primary income source for the country, the population was less then a 1/3 of what it is today and on Baros the … [Read more...]
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