It has been strongly suggested that you have not had the time of your life or can grasp the true meaning of island paradise until you have visited the Balearic Islands. They are located in the Mediterranean Sea off the Coast of Spain and are predominantly known by their four major islands. These are Majorca, [...]
This morning we had a leisure start, the heat of the morning naturally rules and makes it easy for us to just take our time. We went to the rooftop restaurant for breakfast and made an ‘end of the trip’ toast. We opted to continue the lazy morning, so headed back to our room. For [...]
I finally made it to the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum in Fremont, CA. I know it seems a little obscure but I st could not help but want to go once I heard about it. I have liked silent films since i was a kid when I first saw a Charlie Chaplin film. It [...]
The times they are a changin’, famous line of a great tune from the mind of the legendary folk singer Bob Dylan. This is something that is being illustrated in an exhibit on Wall Street for the next couple of months. It is a journey into the famous, and notorious, women who made their way [...]
Not very long ago, Tompkins Square Park and the New York neighborhood of Alphabet City was home to many foreign refugees, many of them German. It was also the ‘red light district’ of the city as recently as one hundred years ago. By the 1950′s however the demographics of the neighborhood had changed, as the [...]
We had a great weekend in Irvine, CA. I did not make the selection of where to stay so I thought why Irvine? I am not that familiar with southern California geography, there are so many towns and one runs into another so I always have a hard time keeping them straight. I know where [...]
We asked the best way to get to Singapore from Jakarta, and it turns out they are only ninety minutes by air, or as the crow flies, but we we not riding crows, instead one of excellent jet liners widely available these days. Since we had heard Jakarta is all about the shopping and the [...]
The first two days of our holiday was spent doing absolutely nothing. That was heaven for us. The weather was beautiful, sunshine, blue skies and a couple of days chillaxing by the pool. It was my 39th birthday, so my husband had room service make me a special birthday cake, my favorite: double chocolate with [...]
There are so many great things to do and see when visiting Perth, Australia it can be very difficult to make up your mind. Of course there are visitors centers and agencies that exist for this very purpose, though many tourists staying in one of the Perth boutique hotels prefer to design their own itinerary [...]
We flew into Denpasar airport very late in the evening and managed to catch a taxi to Kuta. It was pretty dark when we found accommodations at a hotel in Bali Indonesia, luckily they had a room available, because it’s high tourist season in Bali. We didn’t make reservations, we’ve grown complacent through all our [...]
Driving through the deserts of Arizona I am taking a day to myself to see a friend that lives in a small mountain town called Yarnell. It is actually a ‘settlement’ as the area is unincorporated, meaning there is no local government. The first level of government over the are is the county. Yarnell sits [...]
The best French Fries I’ve ever eaten and the best shoe shine I’ve ever had was Hong Kong. The fries I ate was at a place called New York Fries located in Harbour City, which is an upscale mall in Tsim Sha Tsui. I’m not sure why they named the place New York, but I [...]
Museums are an essential aspect of most societies, cities and cultures. Whether they are historical, archeological, scientific or art based, they serve a major function in each society and also attract numerous tourists who visit the city or region every year. Singapore is no exception, and the Singapore Art Museum is located in a landmark [...]
Sentosa is a the number one-stop tourist destination when visiting Singapore. Everyone can have a wonderful time and be able to entertain just yourself on this island without having to ever go into the city. Sentosa has three beaches, the Tanjong Beach is a quiet and relaxing environment, Siloso Beach is a perfect place for [...]
I never know whether a street I walking down in Singapore is going to be Chinese, Indian or Arab. Little India was all lit up for Deepavali and it seems that all of Singapore was celebrating. I had a wonderful Indian Dinner: paneer tikka, roghan gosht, a mixed fruit lassi and a Carlsberg beer, okay [...]
When it was first announced that the 2010 World Cup Tournament was going to be held in South Africa, many people were concerned with the state of the political sector, the crime, the lack of adequate services be that transportation issues and enough boutique hotels. South Africa was relying at that time on the taxis [...]
Just a couple days before we leave for our long awaited and anticipated vacation in Menorca, the sunny Spanish isle, for an Irish setter convention. The sight of Irish Setters running all over the Ciutedella and all over the lobbies of the hotels Menorca has that sparkle like jewels in the Mediterranean air and water [...]
To begin one’s journey through South Wales, Newport is the perfect starting point and is centrally located providing greater access to the cities and villages surrounding the Wye Valley. Many tourists plan a stay at a Newport hotel, and then take road trips out of the village to the surrounding sites. Closely located to Newport, [...]
John Russell was an English artist who lived from 1745 to 1846. He was well regarded and remains primarily known for his beautiful portraits. He worked in oils and pastels and also taught painting and wrote about various painting techniques. He was born in Guildford, England, which is commonly known as the county town of [...]
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan region Yorkshire and Humber England and consists of four main boroughs. As with many areas in England it is rich in historical significance and much of the centuries old architecture is still intact and of interest to locals and tourists. Conisbrough Castle and the Wentworth castle are two excellent examples [...]
Bali is an incredibly beautiful Indonesian island and has an interesting history. It is diverse in its population and has a thriving arts scene, which attracts many tourists each year. There are festivals throughout the year in which many residents participate and to which vacationers are drawn. Guests staying in one of the Bali Boutique [...]
Zaragoza, Spain is a city in the Mediterranean which, similar to other cities in this region, enjoys sunny days just about all year round. There are some rainy days during springtime, but that just serves to freshen up the air, as most of the year is spent in drought conditions. Winters can reach bitterly cold [...]
New Delhi is a cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural presence of the vast Indian bureaucracy and political system. The city’s capital status has amplified the importance of national events and holidays. National events such as Republic Day, a national holiday of India to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution and the [...]
I’ve been following this new fad of manifesting things in my life which the film ‘The Secret’ reveals that we all have this power to create. Previously, I watched the film called ‘What the Bleep’ http://www.whatthebleep.com/index2.shtml, and it’s a more quantum physics why of explaining pretty much the same thing ‘The Secret’ had to say. [...]
Bali is the most popular tourist destination for the country of Indonesia. It is the furthest west of the Lesser Sunda Islands and lies between Lombok and Java . The capital of the province is Denpasar, which is located in the southern region of the island. One of the reasons Bali is so attractive to [...]
South African cheese quality is improving. So much so every year more and more Cheese festivals are popping up all around the country. South Africa Cheese Festivals remain a premier event with one of the widest cheese selections world round. Africa’s cheese’s are in serious competition with the USA and the UK. The South Africa [...]
In Singapore, it’s time to prepare the backyard gardens with the latest and best herbs. And when they have grown you can start creating meals that all the Top Singapore Hotels serve and impress your friends and family with not only a wonderful tasty meal, but serve them the tasty meal in your beautiful aromatic [...]
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 [...]
The most popular and famous drink in Goa is called Feni. It is served in many of the bars, restaurants and four star hotels. Goa is known for its Feni production, sometimes referred to as Fenny. This is one drink that has a very high alcohol content, and those not familiar with the effects should [...]
The island of Phuket is one of Thailand’s largest. In the past it has received millions of visitors each year. Tourism is the main economy on the island and naturally has had a huge impact on the culture. It’s a bit of a melting pot and can give a distorted picture of the real Thailand. [...]