Category: Tours Travel

Investing for the rest of us – How property passes at death

July 5, 2023

Death, taxes and teenage text messages: these are the certainties of life. The tax code is too complicated for anyone to understand, and why teens can text all day but never write a thank you note is an unsolved mystery. Death, on the other hand, is somewhat simpler. One day you are reading the newspaper…

Hike, Barbados, Hike

July 4, 2023

The highlight of my most recent trip to barbados it was a memorable Sunday morning walk through the countryside sponsored by the Barbados National Trust, a government organization that promotes the indigenous culture, art and natural history of this small island nation. The hike was about 4 hours long and of course “no piece of…

Get a real insight into the Kingdom of Cambodia and all its magic

July 3, 2023

Cambodia is a place little known and until recently untouched by tourism. However, it is now slowly reeling from its past and an increasing number of travelers are rediscovering Cambodia’s attractions. The kingdom of Cambodia boasts some of the most magnificent and impressive sights on the planet. The tourist attractions of this country are considerable…

Delicious Japanese Pork Kushiyaki Recipe

July 2, 2023

One of the places that I love to hang out in Japan is in the “izakayas” (shops or establishments that serve drinks, alcoholic beverages and also serve food. Izakayas are everywhere and they are mostly open all night. The Variety of food in their menu lists are not that long compared to a common restaurant,…

My roof is leaking: do I fix it or replace it?

July 1, 2023

The first thing to understand is that a roofing contractor is in the business of installing and replacing roofs. Roofing repairs are a very small part of his business, earning him the least amount of profit. In many cases, whether to replace or repair is borderline, and you can bet most roofing contractors will recommend…

What are the pros and cons of whole foods?

June 29, 2023

Some say that eating whole foods is a lifestyle. It’s not just about eating raw foods or unprocessed foods. It is about much more. It’s about taking eco-friendly reusable tote bags to pack your purchases; it’s about riding a bike instead of driving to work; it involves dyeing hair with henna instead of chemicals; it…

Hilton Head Golf Packages: Two Courses You Must Include

June 28, 2023

The Hilton Head Links is world famous for its celebrity and player design, as well as its setting. These are just one of the many reasons to visit this beautiful and serene barrier island beach for your next vacation. Imagine standing on the golf course, playing at the top of your game, while watching the…

Training the poor in your community!

June 27, 2023

Have you ever walked downtown and noticed homeless people begging or scavenging for something to eat? How sad that! Are they mentally ill, addicted or have they made bad decisions? How do you really know? Have you walked in their shoes? Did you say a silent prayer of thanks for not being where they are…

How to start a foreclosure cleaning business "on the cheap"

June 26, 2023

There are some definite costs to starting a foreclosure cleanup business. You’re not one to start with no money, and don’t believe anyone who tells you otherwise. But, the costs can be mitigated. The following are some concrete suggestions on how to start a foreclosure cleanup business “on the cheap.” 3 Concrete Tips on How…

Why do 2,000,000 Americans play Pickleball?

June 25, 2023

Why do 2,000,000 Americans play pickleball? That’s the question I asked myself every time I passed the tennis and pickleball courts at my new housing complex on Arbor Creek in Southport, North Carolina. The first few weeks I was too busy unpacking boxes to join in the fun, but a friend (who plays twice a…