Photo by Nick Kontis

We San Franciscans are blessed breed. On any given winter day one can ski and surf on the same day, which I have actually done before. We are blessed with many wonderful activities with amazing scenery, from the beaches of the California coast to Yosemite and Lake Tahoe and Death Valley.  One place locals and visitors alike flock to…

You must have heard of the obelisk of Axum which has come back to Ethiopia in 2002 after decades of stay in Italy. It was taken by Italians during the Ethio-Italy war in 1927. Its height is 26 meters. The other 23m obelisk is still standing in there witnessing our greatness in the past and foretelling our greatness in the future. There are many of its type in Axum but…

For an industry in which everything seems to be getting smaller, at least one thing is bucking the trend: the overhead bin. The AP…

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…

Death.

It's finite. It's tragic no matter when, where, how. And when it comes to the loss of a parent who lives in another city or country, it comes with an even heavier weight of guilt, of non-closure and logistics.

But we all deal with death - it's part of life really. And we often leave our home towns before or after college and head to places with better or more unique career opportunities. Sometimes we meet our life partners while…

Choose any flavor.  The gelati at Balducci’s are imported from Italy and taste like no other ice cream – milky, not fatty, with a light, slightly icy texture (without being teeth-shattering), and with just the right amount of sweetness.

Emil Grosso, VP of the Balducci development at the new 2,150-square-foot Gourmet on the Go Café at 300 West 56^th…

Hearing the words of a man that travelled around the world Saba and her servant went to see the wise king and his amazing deeds. After the visit from Israel and the wise king of the land – Solomon both conceived a child and gave birth back in Ethiopia.

•       They are back – the Queen and her servant, carrying brother babies in their wombs. Two decades passed since the brothers were born of their mothers. And now, as it should have been, they wanted to know who…

Who said you couldn’t enjoy some exquisitely-tasting wine for under $40?

“God Himself could not sink this ship,” a  crewman of the Titanic said to one Mrs. Albert Campbell, as she boarded the ship in Southampton, England



In May 1911, the RMS Titanic gracefully slid  into  the bustling harbor of …

Two years ago, news in regards to climate change and its effects in island groups threaten by the possible rising of the sea level, where all over the media. Nothing has changed, countries and their leaders don't quiet seem to become aware of the damage caused by environmental pollution, climate…

I have a confession to make. I love sitcoms. I'm a sucker for a sarcastic quip. I love anything that can make me laugh. I also live less than two hours from Hollywood, the epicenter of television and every once in a while I like to go all touristy and watch the making of a sitcom in person. So whenever I get the urge, I go to AudiencesUnlimited.com and book a taping. This is usually done late at night after a glass or two of wine,…

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…

A census for one-horned rhinos will be held from 15th of March 2012 in the state of Assam. Last time the census for the rhinos was done in the year of 2009 as according to that census the state has nearly about 2200 rhinos. The census operation will start form the Orang National Park. The pre schedule of census are; 15th March- Orang National Park; 20 March- Pabitora wildlife sanctuary; 26th and 27th march- Kaziranga National Park. Two days allotted to Kaziranga National Park considering the…

Ever since Southwest acquired AirTran in 2010, the two airlines have been slowly meshing into one mega discount carrier. There have been some adjustments, including…

Our children grow up eventually and they want to do all sorts of things we don't want them to do however we remember being their age and we remember what we did and we have a hard time saying NO.

There comes a time, whether in their late teens or early twenties when sons and daughters alike want to go out and discover the world. This…

There are several tourist-friendly beaches in Porto. This article provides a good list of three important beach locations in Porto Portugal.

 

Miramar Porto beach: Miramar is actually a sea village and Popular domestic beach in Vila Nova de Gaia. Miramar Porto beach is one of the romantic places to spend holidays in Portugal. The two main attractions of this beach are: chapel of Senhor da…

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…

Group travel isn't for everyone, but now and then I come across someone who can definitely benefit from it based on the information and concerns that they share with me in planning a trip.

I came across a friend who was looking for an enriched travel experience - we'll call her Susan although that is not her name.

So Susan never had children of her own.…

Where would you camp in Kenya? KWS Kenya Wildlife Service has a selection of unrivalled camping areas that are scenically located within national parks and reserves and in addition offer the best possible security services. There are 2 kinds of camp sites: Public campsites which are normally located adjacent to the main gate. They are open to everyone and normally don’t require you to pre book. Public campsites have the basic necessities: water, latrine, shower, sheltered cooking…

Hardie Karges has one self-professed goal in life: to see every country in the world.



And he’s off to a grand start!



His recently self-published book, Hypertravel -100 Countries in…