Photo Pick: On Safari, Kruger National Park, South Africa

We were watching these three graceful long necks peacefully mingling with one another when all of a sudden the bigger two got into a fight. They were hitting their necks against each other Read more

Boracay Island: At Home in Paradise – Part 2

Although sad that my family left Boracay early, Keith and I were glad that our last two days In Boracay were all sunshine after some overcast days! They were perfect days to explore other parts of the island and to soak in the sun. Read more

Boracay Island: At Home in Paradise – Part 1

Boracay is only one of the 7,000 plus exotic islands in the Philippines.  But this tiny island is one of the country’s gems.  Its picture-perfect white sand beaches have earned Boracay numerous acclaims as “one of the best islands in the world.”  For Keith’s very first visit to the Philippines, I thought Boracay would be... Read more

Photo Pick: Havana, Cuba

Great resilience seems to fuel the lives of locals and old cars in Cuba. They just keep on going and going, day after day, repairs after repairs. Read more

Morocco: A Day Hike in the High Atlas Mountain

The spectacular High Atlas Mountain of Morocco is a hiking/trekking paradise.  Most trekkers flock here with the goal of ascending Mt. Jebel Toubkal, the highest  mountain in North Africa (4,167m/13,671 ft.). For those, like us, who do not have enough time to go for this popular ascent, a day hike in this scenic mountain is just... Read more

The Soul of Athens

The modern-day Athens took us by surprise. It was not the Athens we pictured in our mind. Read more

Photo Pick: The Taj Mahal

Our first glimpse of the famous tomb. It took our breath away. Read more

New York City Halloween Parade: The Crowds

Every October 31st, New York City holds it Annual Halloween Parade in the West Village. If you happen to be in NYC around this time, don’t miss this event of ultra fun pageantry and an impressive display of wild creativity. If you can’t get a good spot on the parade route and can’t see the... Read more

Delphi: The Center of the Ancient Greek World

Delphi  was a significant place for the ancient Greeks.  For them, it was the center of the world. The sacred island of Delos may be the birthplace of Apollo, but Delphi was his home and the most important shrine for those who worship him as god. Delphi was also the home of the famous Oracle as well as of numerous deities, gods and goddesses. As such,  Delphi... Read more