Diving Into Local Dominican Republic Culture
Less than 48 hours into my luxurious stay at Barcelo Punta Cana, it was time to swap our swim suits for comfortable clothes and durable sneakers. From about 9am until 6pm, our group spent hours delving...
View ArticleIndia’s Odisha: From Beaches & Spices to Sunsets & Temples
I feel like The Little Prince sitting here, watching the sunset from the beach on the Bay of Bengal in Odisha; and tomorrow morning I will be able to see the sunrise from the same beach. It’s a...
View ArticleHeritage Artists in India’s Puri
A genuine piece of art (any art form) is “priceless” – considering the quantum of sheer efforts and the time dedicated by the artist to transform a mere thought into reality. Even though it may be a...
View ArticleThe Off-the-Peaten Path Guide to Hamburg, Berlin & Leipzig Germany
I’m always looking for the shocking, the atypical and the lesser-known. For those wanting to go beyond the everyday experience in Germany, this post will take you to Hamburg, Leipzig and Berlin — all...
View ArticleApps for Kids: AzaWhistle and Alphabet Rockers
While I’ve been busy moving, two friends have debuted fun educational apps just for kids (and adults will likely get a kick out of them as well) over the past several weeks. Check them out! ..... The...
View ArticleTelegraph Ave Holiday Street Fair in Berkeley California
There’s a fabulous round-up of artists at the Telegraph Ave Holiday Street Fair in Berkeley California from December 14-24, 2012. Come get your Berkeley art and music on! “Located between Dwight Way...
View ArticleBettye Lavette: Reading A Woman Like Me While Listening to Thankful N’Thoughtful
It’s been cold or raining or both for most of December in California and I really have just wanted to read and eat and yes, listen. Fortunately, there’s no loss of material. Mostly, though, I’ve ........
View ArticleA Little Vintage Jackson Brown and Muir’s Mountains of California
Despite my many comings and goings, the San Francisco Bay Area has always been home. But it took me a long time to admit that: My process has involved lots of taking off to see ..... The post A Little...
View ArticleDinner and Show at San Francisco’s KC Turner Acoustic Bistro
What is Acoustic Bistro, you ask? Well…Acoustic Bistro is a cool weekly songwriter showcase curated by presenter KC Turner at the lovely Osteria Restaurant in San Francisco. I’m excited to be among...
View ArticleGraffiti Juxtaposition: Los Angeles vs Taiwan
As in all urban areas there is graffiti. I worked in South Central Los Angeles as a young man. I was blown away by the amount of graffiti. The graffiti, which was everywhere, was basically only...
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