Balkan Vacations: 10 Balkan City Getaways
A city break is an ideal way to learn something of a different culture in just a few days. A city break gives you the opportunity to absorb a new experience. The Balkan region has a diverse mix of geography,…
The Marble Halls of the Oregon Metro
Serendipity is a wonderful thing: the discovery of something when one is not seeking to discover it. Oregon Caves, in the southwestern part of the state, is a case in point. Elijah Davidson went out one day in 1874 to…
A good failure and the perseverance of Sam Walton
Today it seems like everyone and your grandmother have a theory (and a blog) on how to become a successful entrepreneur. So how can you filter all this information? Why not trade theories for a dose of reality by examining…
Tahoe: the perfect choice for a ski vacation
Tahoe has several different places to stay. Most of them, whether they are hotels, rental properties, or resorts, are located near one of Tahoe’s many ski resorts. Most Tahoe hotels and resorts offer vacation packages to save money. You can…
Introduction to England 101
As a writer, piles of scribbled notes, papers, file folders, and edited manuscripts seem to pile up on my desk. During my last effort to figure this out, I stumbled upon a photograph of a group of forty strangers, yours…
Fresh cucumber in the hot Phoenix sun
According to Money Magazine’s recent Best Places to Live survey, the Phoenix area is home to one of the best small cities in America (Scottsdale) AND one of the best large cities in America (Mesa). Phoenix’s reputation as a prime…
Best Las Vegas Grand Canyon Sunset Helicopter Tours
To say that not all Grand Canyon helicopter tours are the same would be an understatement, and that statement is never more accurate than when describing sunset tours. If you are looking for an amazing way to spend some time…
Teens and anorexia: a parent’s worst nightmare
It was an early Tuesday morning and I was making a cream cheese and jelly bagel for my youngest daughter, Marissa, so she could take it to school because we were running late. My oldest daughter, Clarissa, who was twelve…
Walking tour of downtown San José – Costa Rica
Downtown San José generally falls short of most of the must-see places for tourists in Costa Rica. Most people don’t want to spend time visiting San José, but they are really missing out on seeing a truly vivid part of…
Some interesting facts about FC Bayern Munich
The German Premier League or Bundesliga has many high profile football clubs vying for the title. There is no doubt that Bayern Munich have enjoyed their monopoly in the Bundesliga for quite a few seasons. It is one of the…
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