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BOOK REVIEW: The Geography of Bliss
The Geography of Bliss Review TITLE: The Geography of Bliss AUTHOR: Eric Weiner GENRE: Non-Fiction, Spirituality, Travel Synopsis Weiner spent a decade as a foreign correspondent reporting from such discontented locales as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Indonesia. Unhappy people living in profoundly unstable states, he notes, inspire pathos and make for good copy, but not for good karma. So Weiner, admitted grump and self-help [...]
BOOK REVIEW: 1,000 Places to See Before You Die
1,000 Places to See Before You Die Review TITLE: 1,000 Places to See Before You Die AUTHOR: Patricia Schultz GENRE: Non-Fiction, Travel Synopsis Around the World, continent by continent, here is the best the world has to offer: 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers. Sacred ruins, grand hotels, wildlife preserves, hilltop villages, snack shacks, castles, festivals, reefs, restaurants, cathedrals, hidden islands, [...]
INDONESIA: Bali Tips for First Timers
Bali Tips for First Timers Are you about going to Bali for the first time? If so, then this post is definitely for you. It's packed with Bali tips for first timers that will definitely shrink the odds of a catastrophe and possibly save a life. Seriously. Here's how my first trip to Bali came about... I had been fantasizing about [...]
SAN DIEGO: 10 of the Coolest Things to Do in San Diego
10 of the Coolest Things to Do in San Diego Whether you're a visitor or a local, I recommend that you go to the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, and one (or more) of our awesome beaches. But, afterwards, I encourage you to veer off the beaten path. Here is my first list of 10 of the coolest things to do in San Diego [...]
Street Art From Around the World
Street Art From Around the World Street art is right up there with food on the list of treasures from my wanders. The vibrant colors, it's accessibility, and the sheer variety feed my soul. I "collect" street art from around the world to share here. Enjoy! (Click to order prints)
FRANCE: Laduree Macarons
Laduree Macarons Sure, you can get a real French macaron all over the place in France. But, there's something extra special about Laduree macarons. Maybe the fashionable Parisian matrons sipping tea and delightful French families with their well-dressed (and even better behaved) children or the mind blowing coffee have something to do with it. If you've never had a REAL French macaron, [...]