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Barcelona Bars

There are so many things to do in Barcelona it’s difficult for a tourist to find time to do them all, and had even greater difficulty deciding what to see and do, since they are all fantastic. It’s even a special experience spending the day in one of the city’s  Read more »

It’s totally time for a vacation

According to a 2006 study American workers give back 1.6 million years of vacation time to their employer each year.  And also per 2006 findings, about a quarter of workers in America do not receive paid vacation time. Comparatively, American workers work two weeks longer than those in Japan and  Read more »

Maui Vacations

The Hawaiian island of Maui  is one of the most alluring, with its gorgeous beaches and verdant landscape.  There are so many attractions in Maui that there is never an excuse to be bored.  From the sensuality of lazing on a soft white sandy beach, to snorkeling, surfing, scuba diving,  Read more »

Small Farms of Bangkok

Near Bangkoks busy business districts and Bangkok Business Hotels, small farms produce vegetable for markets that are located in and around downtown Bangkok might have little more than half a hectare, whereas commercial rice farms outside the city average over ten hectares. The average commercial rice bolding on the central  Read more »

The Festival Grec

Much of the city of Barcelona shuts down during the summer months. However, at least one major cultural celebration event takes center stage in this beautiful coastal city. The Festival Grec is a multiple art genre event that includes theatre, dance and music. Performers even take to the streets and  Read more »

Urban Legend?

For many years, it has been common for the people of New York to vacation in Florida.  To have a brief respite, especially during the winter months in the city.  It was a fad at one time, for the travelers to purchase baby alligators, and then to bring them back  Read more »

Contemporary Art at the Devi

In New Delhi today, it’s evident that the market for Indian contemporary art is expanding both regionally and internationally.  Sales are strong in showrooms and galleries.  Anupam Poddar is one of today’s most important collectors.  In a short period of time, this young New Delhi–based collector has acquired many works  Read more »

Furiously Creative

The city of Kolkata was where literacy and artistic expression and thought was born in India.  This has long been a city known for the revolutionary spirit and heritage of the country.  Appreciation for literature and art has made Kolkata a very special and incredible place where new artists, writers  Read more »

Cuba Travel Restrictions Lifted

Cuba’s big news today, now that Pres. Obama has lifted old restrictions on U.S. family members’ Cuba visits. See the Los Angeles Times and USA TODAY’s coverage, and a Miami Herald story about airline service. (A flight from Miami takes 45 minutes each way and costs about $500 round trip.)  Read more »