Category: Tours Travel

Save Money on Gas: The Octane Factor

July 7, 2022

With the price of gas these days (over $3.00 per gallon at the time of this writing), most people are feeling the economic pressure and are wondering what they can do to lower their gas costs. This article introduces one of several ways to get as many miles per dollar as possible. When it comes…

International Pen: its creation and development to bring world culture under one umbrella

July 6, 2022

The founding of International PEN in London in 1921 by Mrs. A. Dawson Scott, a Cornish novelist, and John Galsworthy, a well-known literary figure who eventually became International PEN’s first president, grew out of Dawson’s belief Scott that if the writers of the world could learn to reach out to one another, the nations of…

The best of both worlds: quality and affordability in budget hotels

July 5, 2022

Not everyone can afford to splurge on luxury hotel accommodations; Heck, some can barely afford an item in five (5) star hotel mini bars. There are travelers who prefer to channel their hard-earned money for other purposes, such as souvenirs, food trips, tour fees or other things. That is why it is necessary to find…

Antoine’s recipe A culinary ‘first’ – Steak Robespierre

July 4, 2022

It’s a shame the world’s gourmets don’t come together to hand out an annual award for Best Restaurant of the Year. I felt this deficiency quite acutely a few weeks ago when some of us gourmands (heavy eaters always refer to themselves as gourmands) were sitting around drooling over our breasts. The favorite indoor sport…

Introducing a new dog to a resident dog

July 3, 2022

Bringing home a new dog or puppy can be an exciting and fun time. There is no doubt that his current dog already considers himself a member of his family, so he expects nothing less from his new arrival. However, it is important to remember that dogs are pack animals and have a very different…

Beyond Istanbul: Discovering Antalya and Alanya

June 30, 2022

While Istanbul is perhaps the immediate stopover for first-time visitors to Turkey, those in the know are discovering the joys of flying and taking a transfer from Antalya to Alanya. This part of Turkey is not only rich in terms of history and cultural heritage, but you will find different wonders such as ancient cities,…

6 Epic Golf Membership Benefits

June 29, 2022

Playing at a private golf club has benefits for players of all ages. From saving money to a community of friendly players, there are many reasons to join a private course. Read below for the six great benefits of golf membership. Cost effectiveness For the regular player, the benefits of private golf membership start in…

Welcome Puerto Rico Part 4: A date with the police in Ponce

June 28, 2022

I’m always afraid to photograph people, those you don’t know and in open streets. Because it was a lesson learned the hard way. Ponce is a relatively young vibrant city in the south. We would have loved to spend a night there, but the hotels were a bit expensive (same as/little more than San Juan);…

John Muir (1838-1914) and the founding of the Sierra Club

June 27, 2022

John Muir (1838-1914), “The Father of our National Parks,” was America’s most famous and influential naturalist and conservationist. He is known for his exciting adventures in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and for his travels around the world in search of the beauty of nature. John Muir taught about protecting our natural heritage. Yosemite,…

Holidays in Barbados with children – 5 things to do

June 25, 2022

Vacations in Barbados are rich in cultural and visual delights, from the pristine underwater world to lush hillsides, historic churches, spectacular plantations and, of course, the beaches. Barbados is a great island to vacation with kids. Safe beaches, particularly along the west coast, and numerous activities and attractions make vacations enjoyable for the whole family….