Reports of the recent Korean airlines ‘nut rage’ incident had us all shaking our heads. I mean, really, could the simple act of serving macadamia nuts in a bag instead of on a plate cause a senior executive to unravel…
An unforgettable visit to Robben Island
I follow a popular blogger who recently tweeted this travel tip: “You can’t understand the present if you don’t know the past. Read up on the destinations you are visiting.” It’s a simple reminder that is extremely profound. For that…
My recipe for a Big Apple Cabtini (Shaken & Stirred)
Ingredients: 1 large apple, blended Cocktail shaker (a.k.a. NYC cab) Sour mix (as in, the disposition of the cab driver) 3 friends (filled with Caribbean zest and joie de vivre) Vodka (Grey Goose or Smirnoff, you choose) Ice cubes…
Chinese Street Food
There’s an old saying that says: “The Chinese eat everything with four legs, except tables, and everything that flies — except airplanes.” I rolled my eyes and chuckled when I heard it. But when I saw dishes like sautéed frog,…
Bimini daycation
Did you see the 1991 suspense thriller, The Silence of the Lambs? If so, do you remember when Clarice Starling answered the phone during her FBI Academy graduation party? Be honest, were you as spooked as I was to find…
My South African Safari
Does music ever factor into your trips? I’ve found that it has an amazing ability to transcend language and cultural differences and connect people in a memorable way. Plus, listening to my favorite songs at the end of an exhausting yet exhilarating excursion helps me to…
Snapshots of Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a twin island republic just off the northern coast of Venezuela. But its place in this world cannot be limited to geographic coordinates or size. Rather, its impact lies in the warmth and vitality of its people,…
My brief tango with Argentina
One of the greatest things about the tango is that it has infinite possibilities. There are no fixed rules for timing, speed, or direction and that freedom allows dancers to improvise and live ‘in the moment’. Some of my best vacation moments…
One wonderful week in Italy
There is potential to fall in love all over Italy. Even before you realize that you’re succumbing to the country’s charms, you could become hooked on some of the best tasting food and wine on the planet. Or you could find yourself gushing…