The gift-giving season is approaching. It can be difficult for absent relatives to remember the last gift they sent to their grandchild, nephew, or niece. A creative way to maintain the gift list and to deepen relationships is to give a book series, one book at a time. That grandchild, nephew, or niece will [...]

In a world with hundreds of channels it’s a bit confusing that there isn’t a major fashion channel available on American cable. Maybe that’s because there’s so much fashion on broadcast and existing cable networks. It’s certainly difficult to pass a morning talk show or entertainment news series that doesn’t feature fashion as a regular [...]

Of course one of the most common associations to Orlando, Florida is all of the great theme parks that are located there. This is also one of the reasons why it continually ranks as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. And while this is the most popular and well known outsider [...]

Summer is fast approaching and there’s a wide variety of places to visit all with their individual merits. But are you certain the city you pick will fit the wants of everyone in your family? Seriously give Boston Massachusetts some consideration this year. No matter what you are interested in you will be able to [...]

We came to London with the idea that we might see ghosts, but instead, we left completely enchanted.  This had nothing to do with our own personal charms, but only due to the lovely ambiance at our hotel.  London is a great place to be if you’re with the one you love.  It’s also a [...]

Phoenix is a collective series of multiple contradictions, beginning with the lawn.  The city was designed on an idea of Americana, where the picket fence sensibility was transplanted here in the 1950s and has stayed for reasons that are perhaps lost by now.  The lawns are still here, however, and some of the greenest lawns [...]

Singapore has long desired to become a cultural and artistic hub. One of the aspects of a city or a neighborhood that contributes to this attainment of artistic stature, is the talent and the inspiration of a city’s own, their own people creating works of music, theater, and art. Many of the businesses on the [...]

Birmingham, known as the second city of the United Kingdom and is one of many cities that make up the West Midlands. In fact, it is just about in the center of the region, and the city itself now sits where the Forest of Arden was many, many years ago. Hills, and valleys, mountains and [...]

The club on Bleeker street, known as CBGB’s was founded in 1973, by Hilly Kristal. The music intended to be featured was the namesake, that of country, blue grass, and blues. But in the way that things happen in Manhattan, for no explicable reason save for a sign of the times, this became a well-known [...]

Located in the center of the Bronx, just 20 minutes from Grand Central Station and New York airport hotels, is the Botanical Garden. In middle of the bustling city lies 85 acres of exotic plant life, dramatic landscapes with cliffs and waterfalls, rapids, and ancient trees, a natural history of plants and flowers. The Azalea [...]

The Hudson river in New York is named for Henry Hudson the man who discovered it. Not only did he discover the river he is responsible for creating the transportation system for the city, forever making history. Many things have changed since that time, but one thing remains the same and it is the relationship [...]

With Delhi Fashion Week only hours away, designers and buyers are looking forward to a number of exciting event, in spite of the wanning global economy. DFW is scheduled for March 19 -23 at the Emporio Mall in New Delhi. This year’s event seeks to encourage young and emerging designers. While the 37 designers scheduled [...]

Anyone visiting Kuala Lumpur should consider taking a trip to the Batu Caves. Only 8 miles outside the city, the caves are located in a limestone hill in the Gombak district. Actually a series of limestone caves, the structure also features some beautiful cave temples. Batu is named for the Batu River (Sungai Batu) and [...]

Tamil Nadu is a state in India that is known throughout the world for its unique culture. Tamil emigrants have settled throughout the globe and look to Tamil Nadu and its capital city, Chennai, for art, crafts, and film that celebrate the region’s language and culture. Visitors to Chennai (formerly known as Madras) will find [...]

Barcelona is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in all of Spain. The second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean coast. The charming city is famous for its incredible architecture, fabulous cuisine, and thriving nightlife. It is home to world-class restaurants, 5-star Barcelona hotels, fabulous [...]