We remember being told about YOLO (You Only Live Once) Stand-Up Paddle Boarding on a random trip to the Beaches of Walton, on the Florida panhandle.

A couple of beach-fit, broad-smiled  guys and ladies were balancing beautifully on small, colorful  board in a wide stream, polling themselves forward with skill, balance and great fun. They introduced us to…

Costa Rica is a top world travel destination because it has something for everyone: tropical rainforest, green mountains, spectacular beaches, active volcanoes, wild rivers and lakes, and charming towns. The dry tropical forest and wide savannas of the north Pacific are as varied as the dense, steamy jungle of the south Pacific, the misty cool cloud forest high in the central mountains, and the distinctive character and culture of the Caribbean Coast as compared to the…

Last Year, the smog in Beijing was quite heavy. I decided to escape to look for a blue sky and the fresh air. And we flew to Yunnan.

When I arrived at Kunming Airport, it was 8 pm already. Since I was in Yunnan, it would be a pity if not to eat Yunnan Rice Noodles. Only when I took my fist bite did I…

Time spent outdoors is refreshing to the mind, body and soul. When out in nature, a person can get back to their roots, revitalizing mind, body and spirit. This is not just empty conjure. Recently, experts have done a studies on the effect that being out in nature has on urban dwellers. They found that the more time people spent in good green spaces, the lower their anxiety and depression levels. Moreover, they had better overall heath. Spending time in nature was also found to help…

In today’s busy world, being centered, balanced and at peace are much sought-after elements. People in seriously busy places are turning to the timeless Eastern practices of meditation and yoga to help them get there.

Yoga has become mainstream; but meditation often still meets resistance. People have different reasons for…

Language translation services have made treaties between nations a possibility. Without the work of translators and interpreters who break language barriers country leaders would be unable to communicate, reach an agreement, and sign a treaty. Professional translators who specialize in international relations and contracts typically have a ton of experience in document translation services and can accommodate the needs of politicians who hope to sign a treaty or free trade pact with another…

One of the sports that is gaining popularity these days is mountain biking. This is a fun sport, but to fully enjoy it you must ride your bike on rugged terrains. There are many areas especially in the countryside that feature these rugged terrains. If you are a mountain biking enthusiast, one of the best places to enjoy this sport is in the Alps, in an area known as Morzine. Not only does this area have the perfect terrains for biking, the area also offers beautiful views of the…

Kenya family safari masai mara/Migration safari Kenya, Migration and Mobasa…

The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese festival with more than 2000-year history, which started from the Warring States Period.

There are many folk stories about the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival. One version is to memorize the great poet Qu Yuan. One version goes that it’s for Cao…

Last Qingming Festival, I had a visit to the Summer Palace with one of my best friend, David Lu, who visited me from Yantan, Shandong Province.

It was really amazing…

Some Greek islands suffer from the effects of ‘kalimari and chips’ mass tourism. But, sometimes, you only need to take a short trip in a ferry or a kaiki to enter a different world altogether.

Let’s look at one of the lesser-known islands, Leros. There are jails and mental institutions here, and the name is similar to the Greek word for a rogue or a rascal. This…

If you would ask someone about a festival in Spain, everybody would think automatically in ‘The Running of the Bulls’ festival (San Fermin) from Pamplona or the Tomato festival. However, Spanish festivals are much more than that. Fallas (Valencia) is one of those unnoticed festivals for the majority of the foreigners but its craziness and madness doesn’t have anything to envy to the most famous ones.

This festival has its origins in the middle Ages and it marks the arrival of…

Perhaps you have dreamt of visiting Bangkok city in Thailand? Well, this is a about time you make your dreams be realized. It’s no longer a wealthy men tour only. I guarantee that you could visit this city even though with a tight budget. It’s interesting that there is not any must sacrifice your delicious meals or comfort to make it with this trip. Goods fact, visiting Bangkok is really a compromise on your budget in comparison with visiting other cities like Singapore. However, the city…

The latest celebrity stars of Costa Rica are cute and lovable, with masked furry faces that seem to smile beatifically. In a country full of…

Sunday, March 9, 2014                

CHEF DANIEL BOULUD HOSTS ANNUAL SUNDAY DINNER AT DANIEL BENEFITTING CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS. Three Michelin-Starred Chef Régis Marcon joins Chef Boulud as guest chef

Citymeals-on-Wheels Board of Directors Co-President Chef Daniel Boulud will continue his long-time support of Citymeals-on-Wheels with his famed Sunday Dinner at DANIEL. This year’s theme will be…

Thursday, February 27, 2014

ProjectArt Hosts 3^rd Annual Gala at The Puck Building

 Real-Time Masterpiece Will Be Created by ProjectArt Students for Live Auction; CNN anchor Rosa Flores Will Serve as the Gala’s Master of Ceremonies

ProjectArt, an award-winning NYC-based organization providing free arts education to…

A 40-minute drive east of Puerto Plata, Cabarete’s a phenom that started blossoming as a destination in the mid-1980s, as foreign visitors discovered the water, wind conditions, and nearly four miles of beach that have given this single-street town of…

2014 Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival (Film Festival) Feb 27-Mar 1    

Local Independent Film Festival Winter Film Awards (WFA), now in its 3rd year, is establishing itself as a staple within the NYC arts community and a worthy stop on the US film festival circuit…