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 that badly? Apparently it can. I spoke to a few of my current and former …
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 reason, I recommend that you read or listen to an audio version of Nelson Mandela’s …
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 (a.k.a. cool city temperatures) Manhattan glass Instructions: 1. After a late night in Manhattan, persistently hail …
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, sweet and sour snake head soup, donkey and braised croaker (lizard) listed on hotel and …
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 out that it was Dr. Hannibal Lecter on the line? “Hello Clarice”, he said. [Insert …
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 relax and reboot for the next day. It’s also great to have access to earphones …
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, its diverse culture, its soca music, and its oil. Here is a brief look into …
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 happen when I do just that – live in the moment. That’s why I took …
Travel essentials vary from person to person and the items packed usually depend on one’s destination. I’ve found that regardless of where I’m going, there are a few basic things that I never leave home without. They are listed below in no particular order. 1. Travel toiletry Even with universal logos, it’s sometimes hard to …
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 like a giddy neophyte over its magnificent art and treasures. Not a foodie or a …