DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 5 Unforgettable Reasons to Visit Southern Spain this Winter Posted on November 18, 2017July 24, 2026 Andalusia inherited from the influx of Moors across the 9 mile stretch of sea. The language, dance, music, spices, religion and architecture simmer in warm melting pot that entrances you with their romanticized language and laid back lifestyle. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Visit Ground Zero During a Long Layover in NYC Posted on November 9, 2017November 15, 2025 It’s 1pm and the sun is high and very hot. There is a cool breeze under the rustling trees that provide a little relief from the scorching sun. It’s reverently quiet, although kids are at play, friends are talking and eating lunch together and visitors rub their hands over the names inscribed into the Ground Zero memorial, trying to visualize the chaos and carnage of that autumn day almost 16 years ago last month. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 5 Stunning Locations to See the Eiffel Tower in Paris Posted on November 4, 2017November 15, 2025 Are you looking for the best view of Paris? You’re in Paris, it’s the thing to do. Then trust me, don’t waste your time climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Paris is so flat, the best view is not from the tower. The best view of Paris is everywhere else that includes the Eiffel Tower. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Experience the Signature House Special at Darband Bar & Lounge Posted on October 19, 2017November 16, 2025 A hookah, also known as a water pipe, features a bowl for holding tobacco, a pipe, and one or more hoses for inhaling the smoke. Available in various sizes and styles, hookahs are popular worldwide for their leisurely smoking experience. Many enthusiasts argue that smoking from a hookah offers a more relaxed alternative to cigarettes. However, this raises the question: Are there any drawbacks to this method compared to cigarette smoking? Intrigued by these considerations, I decided to explore this further by trying the House Special at Darband, a well-known hookah lounge. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Gorman Falls in Texas Posted on October 17, 2017November 15, 2025 One of the best hiking trails in Texas is in the Colorado Bend State Park. It’s a 90-minute drive northwest of Round Rock. I hiked the Gorman Falls Trail, including scenic vistas and one of Texas’s most beautiful living waterfalls. Honestly, I was inspired by a few pictures I saw… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to DO San Francisco on the Cheap Posted on October 4, 2017November 15, 2025 One of my my favorite childhood memories was a trip to Redwood Regional Park, an East Bay gem full of second-growth Redwoods. It provides a peaceful break from nearby city life and has a variety of hikes and bike rides. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Malta Travel Guide: How to See the Best of the Islands in 5 Days Posted on October 2, 2017January 17, 2026 Each conqueror leaving behind little traces of its architecture, food, religion, language and art all across the islands. I was lucky enough to spend 5 days exploring all the above this summer and here are 10 of my favorite adventures in Malta. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Catania Sicily– What to See and Do for First-Timers Posted on August 26, 2017April 12, 2026 Catania was originally founded as a Greek colony in ancient times and since then has been part of numerous Empires and cultures including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards. All it takes is a few hours to walk around the city to explore the numerous treasures left behind from the many cultures and empires that once called Sicily their home. Read more