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 …
Amsterdam is unlike any other place I know. Of course, I knew before I got there that the country is quite liberal. Their laws unapologetically embrace prostitution, the use of soft drugs, and pornography. Yet I still found myself a bit wide-eyed on more than one occasion. NOTHING is left to the imagination! There are …
I saw my first working windmill in Holland in a village called “Zaanse Schans”. Did you know that at one time Holland had close to 10,000 windmills? They were used for industrial purposes (dyes, chalk, barley, rice, etc.) and for pumping local water. Today that number is down to about 1000. At the village, a shoemaker demonstrated how to …