Everyone knows that as soon as a perfectly rational human being goes on vacation, he loses all common sense and ends up buying trinkets and knick-knacks in souvenir shops at astronomical prices. You’ve probably also visited a tourist mecca and heard all about the must-see shows and sights, only to shell out a wad of money and leave sorely disappointed. […]

Something interesting happens every time I teach Shakespeare’s Sonnet 129. I’m reasonably sure the term “sex addiction” didn’t exist in his day, and neither did 12-step groups, with the Elizabethans appearing in their extravagant regalia, but that doesn’t mean the problem, and its attendant demotions, not exists. Just ask Shakespeare about the Dark Lady of his.*** Spending the spirit on […]

Wearing dental appliances can be one of the most difficult things one does in life. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. I write this from my heart for anyone who has brakes and needs to know how to master them instead of them mastering you. Braces don’t have to be difficult, they can actually be fun, if you […]

They are crazy? Submersion in water at 8 degrees Celsius (46 F)! Maybe they are, but people have been known to do stranger things. A Polar Bear “Swimming” or “Plunging” is a tradition that goes back over 100 years. It originated with the Scandinavian sauna tradition as a way to quickly cool down after the heat of a sauna. In […]

Why stay in a Bed and Breakfast anyway? A good question…why should you even consider a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) vs. other places to stay… after all, the last place he stayed… seemed… OK! Also, there are plenty of hotels or motels where you’re going… or along the way… you could easily pick one of them… right? Sure… sure… I […]

The hotel options in Barbados are numerous and many find it very difficult to choose. Traveling to Barbados for the first time can raise a lot of questions in one’s mind if they really made the right choice. Well of course you did. Each hotel in Barbados has years of experience catering to all types of travelers. Keep in mind […]

Bali has many types of traditional foods that are very spicy and very varied. The Balinese still keep their traditional food, especially in the Balinese temple ceremony, Balinese birthday autumn, Balinese wedding or when receiving a special guest. I am going to list some of the popular traditional Balinese foods. 1. Babi Guling (Sucker) Milk pee is very famous in […]

The nightlife in Protaras Cyprus has something to offer discerning tourists of all stripes. Whether you want to party until dawn or just enjoy an intimate dinner for two, you won’t be disappointed with the nightlife in Protaras, Cyprus, that’s for sure. This charming resort has more bars and trendy little restaurants than you can imagine, plus a vibrant array […]

Udaipur was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II after the final sack of Chittorgarh by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. According to legend, Udai Singh II found the site of his new capital some years before the last assault on Chittor, after coming across a holy man meditating on a hill near Lake Pichola. The old sage advised the […]

Those who come to the Bahamas instinctively know that they have stepped foot on a piece of paradise, one that will stay with them long after they have left. The Bahamas is the “land of 700 islands”, each strikingly beautiful in its untouched wilderness, aquamarine waters, sparkling beaches, and blessed with glorious sunshine and cooling trade winds year-round. Each of […]