As the story goes, this island was named Iceland to discourage people from settling there and send them to Greenland, which was given an incorrect name in hopes of enticing people to settle there. Iceland is one of the most sparsely populated nations in Europe and the last country to be inhabited. Most of the […]

You may only be planning a short vacation, in which case you’ll probably be weighing the pros and cons of staying in a hotel room versus renting private accommodation. The decision you make here depends on a number of factors, namely how long you’ll be out. If your stay is only two or three nights, […]

I often hear from wives who are trying to save their marriages after a husband’s affair, but run into some problems along the way. I recently heard from a wife who was very sincere about doing everything in her power to make sure her marriage was on the mend. She was still shocked and furious […]

For those of you planning a vacation this year, it’s not all doom and gloom, places are still very much alive and kicking with many tour operators getting into price wars, there are still great vacation deals to be found this year. Below are some of our top picks for 2009. northern thailand. One could […]

Las Vegas weekend specials that let you enjoy lower rates and great prices on shows and attractions can seem harder to come by these days. With a recession and consumer prices rising everywhere, it’s no wonder travelers around the world are coming to this conclusion. But the fact that all the indicators show that you […]

At first… We take a look at the enigmatic origins of the world’s most popular food…the hamburger! If you look back a few thousand years, you’ll find that even the ancient Egyptians ate ground beef patties, and over the centuries ground beef has been molded into patties and eaten around the world under many different […]

Many people would regard Brighton as a second London and it has earned the nickname ‘London by the Sea’ for this reason. The city has a very bohemian vibe and would be considered the UK’s gay hub. Brighton is easily accessible from London with trains taking as little as an hour from the city centre; […]

There are some great destinations in the world that are well known for offering and accommodating the best stag weekends. These destinations take the cake for being the best places to celebrate your change of status from a bachelor or bachelorette party to becoming a married person. The place that stands out as having some […]

The Maid of the Mist is the name of the amazing ship that everyone wants to ride when they visit Niagara Falls. Beyond that fact there is an American Indian tale. A story of a proud and loving people committed to their own, to the land that surrounds them and to the Gods they served […]

The third article describes in more detail some of our experience in Qatar during a 6-month Fulbright visit. This is one of the most difficult articles to write, yet one of the most important for those planning to visit Qatar. I am not a restaurant expert, I am simply giving our family’s experience. If I […]