I don’t handle the heat very well. I get angry, irritable and miserable when the temperature gets above 73 degrees. So why did I decide to travel by myself deep into the rainforests of Borneo for a 40th birthday “trip …
Discover True Relaxation In Costa Rica by John Andersen
Of all the places on earth one of the most luxurious and affordable vacation destinations available today can be found in a little country in Central America called Costa Rica. With its various climate changes, mountainous regions, beaches and valley …
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Southern Hospitality in Savannah & Hilton Head
I have written about many Southern cities in the past few years including Oklahoma City, Knoxville, Birmingham, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, New Orleans, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Charlotte, Houston and Jacksonville. As a born-and-raised frenetic New Yorker I found many things to …
Quintessential Quintana Roo by Howard Hian
In November of 2008, my wife and I made our first visit to Mexico’s east coast state of Quintana Roo, on the Yucatan Peninsula. Our destinations were Cancun and Puerto Morelos. Passing through immigration was speedy and efficient. When we …
Shooting For The Stars by Dawna L. Robertson
Sure, I can spot the Big Dipper. And while I love a full moon, nothing beats the promise of wishing on a shooting star. But those iconic nighttime wonders aside, my knowledge of the darkened sky is basic at best. …
Russian River Inns: Hidden Gems of California Wine Country by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Case Ranch Inn is a dollhouse retreat in a relatively remote part of Napa Valley. A short drive away from the hustle and bustle of excessive wine tasting, it’s nestled in one of the tiny towns …
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Making a World of Difference by Bonnie and Bill Neely
In July for the past five years Santa Fe, New Mexico, has sponsored a not-to-miss event: The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. With travel expenses high this is the perfect way to enable your family to “see the world.” …
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Carpe Diem – Seize the Day by Michael Levy
Children do not think about time in the same way as older folks. They are too busy playing games and chatting with their friends. They grow into adults who gain responsibilities and commitments. As adults, there is no time to …
Getting Directions in a Foreign Language by Antonio Graceffo
I entered the Philippines on a tourist visa which was about to expire and I am now a student, taking the course to be qualified as an Emergency Medic Technician, so I went to Joan, my teacher, for directions to …
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Wining & Dining in Anguilla
Anguilla is situated in the British West Indies, around 150 miles east of Puerto Rico and 9 miles north of St. Maarten. It is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. The name Anguilla means eel, …
