They say the three most important aspects of a piece of property are location, location, location.  The location of the Five-star Millennium Hotel in Chengdu, China is excellent. The hotel is located in a quiet area with a lovely Shen Xian Shu linear park across the street and a wonderful pedestrian street with shops and…

Sarah Browne, nutritionist and chef from Roscommon, Ireland, strives to use all natural foods locally produced or found in Ireland.  Her carrageen pudding makes use of a species of red algae that is found along the rocky coast of the Atlantic in Europe and North America but it is also sold commercially. Carrageen is commonly used as a…

The Royal Flora show in Chiang Mai is an amazing array of flower that covers acres with beautiful displays.  Luckily there is a hop-on hop-off tram for touring the site.  Take the tram and decide what is of most interest to you as there is too much to see in one day.   Many countries are included…

On March 3, the Holiday Inn Ch-am, located three hours south of Bangkok, held a housewarming party to introduce their recently completed upgrades. Upgrades included sprucing up the Regent pool, changing all beds and bedding to Holiday Inn international standards, and other amenities that complement their seamless…

The impact that one crop had on the world is astounding. Today 44 million American’s claim Irish ancestry along with about two million Australians and four million Canadians. In total, over 80 million people worldwide can claim Irish ancestry. Where would they be without the potato famine? The Great Irish famine of the 1840′s is now…

Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand.  It is a busy place perfect for shopping but it can be hot and hectic. The best place to stay while visiting Chiang Mai is just outside the city at Baan Nam Ping Riverside Village.  It is less than 20 minutes from the airport and city in a tranquil rural setting.

The small, intimate resort on…

The beautiful Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort just outside of Kota Kinabalu has an incredible spa. CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being. CHI offers a unique spa design concept. It is a stand-alone "spa village" connected to the hotel…

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Cooking with a Real Housewives of New Jersey …

In many countries, especially those in Asia, breakfast is mainly soup.  While Americans are slurping cereal at breakfast time many others are breakfasting on a hearty and nourishing soup. The Vietnamese enjoy a delicious bowl of pho, while the Japanese start their day with miso soup, a broth made from fermented soybean paste, and…

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Retired?  Consider a ‘home away from home’

Many Americans who retire head south for the…

Malaysia is a land with much diversity and plenty to experience.  Beach lovers will enjoy fun in the sun interspersed with a variety of other cultural activities.

Kota Kinabalu:  Located in East Malaysia, there are two Shangri-la Hotels near Kota Kinabalu with great beaches but for those who choose to stay at the Hyatt in…

There are many amazing things to do at Amazing Resort on Ngapali Beach in Myanmar.  The accommodations and staff at the resort make the name “amazing” a reality. The resort is reached by a one-hour domestic flight from Yangon.

1. In the morning walk the beach to discover the pagoda on the rock and the in the evening…