Three Extraordinary Dublin Libraries: Don’t Wait for a Rainy Day to Delight in These Irish Treasures
Porto Walking Tour: Harry Potter, a Killer Sandwich, the World’s Most Beautiful McDonald’s and More
When You Volunteer at VaughanTown, Everyone Speaks English
Discover Spain’s Hidden Treasures through the Words of Her People What comes to mind when you hear the words, “volunteering abroad?” Do you conjure up images of building bridges, working on clean water projects or training teachers in Africa? Now…
24 Hours at Wadi Rum, Jordan: Bedouin Hospitality in an Inhospitable Land
Wadi Rum, known as Valley of the Moon, is a series of contradictions: hot and cold, fierce and fragile, breathtakingly beautiful and potentially hazardous. Located in Jordan’s southern region, Wadi Rum is 447 square miles of desolate desert- with sandstone…
Finding Mark Twain in Elmira New York: The Birthplace of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
If you love Mark Twain and his writings, have I got a town for you. Located in the picturesque Southern Finger Lakes, Elmira New York is a treasure trove of all things Mark Twain. A Brief History of Mark Twain…
Old Markets of Nazareth and Jerusalem: An Unconventional Way to Discover the Heart of These Iconic Cities
On the surface, Israel appears to be a land where three major religions and their accompanying cultures collide. It is also where Judaism, Christianity and Islam have contributed their histories, architectural styles, philosophies and cuisines to the vibrant country we…
24 Hours in Watkins Glen, New York: A Sensory Adventure Awaits in This Vibrant Finger Lakes Town
Approximately mid-way between New York City and Niagara Falls lie the Finger Lakes. And along the shore of Seneca Lake, the town of Watkins Glen beckons. When you answer her call, be sure to look beyond the world-famous race track…
Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival Time – Let the Good Times Roll Panamanian Style
As the noonday sun smiles down on the first official day of the Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival the band breaks into a rousing rendition of “When the Saints Go Marching In”. Smiling, cheering crowds line the parade route. Behind…
Mardi Gras World in New Orleans: Where the Good Times Roll One Float at a Time
Whether you’re in New Orleans for Mardi Gras or not, a visit to Mardi Gras World will put you in the Carnival spirit. At this colossal 300,000 square foot location, the floats for all 50 plus Mardi Gras parades are…