It’s often an enduring joke that what Americans consider Chinese food is entirely of our own making, and cooks and diners in China would find them completely foreign (like chop suey, what the heck is that?). But somewhere along the line, Chinese food was adapted from our Asian immigrants, Americanized, and wildly popular, not just […]
There are many places to visit in Puerto Rico on your trip. Most people focus on the main attractions of the metropolitan area of the island, here we present 5 nice places to visit out of the way, worth the drive and enjoy the experience. Las Cuevas de Camuy National Park This national park has […]
Texas is a great state with an incredible number of sights and attractions to enjoy. The state of Texas has its own unique culture that varies from place to place. Many different tourists from the surrounding states, and even from other parts of the world, come to enjoy the food, music, nature, and activities that […]
Visitors come from all over the world to walk the beaches of Sarasota. They are famous for their crystal clear sands, the blue-green waters of the Gulf, and their wonderful sunsets. It is not unusual to see weddings at Siesta Public Beach. And on Sunday nights, the legendary drum circle draws a huge crowd that […]
I’m sure Dakota’s Steakhouse, across from the Dallas Fairmont Hotel at the corner of Akard and San Jacinto streets, can compete today to be considered the best place to dine in the DFW metroplex, hands down for lunch. I’ve eaten there half a dozen times in the last twelve weeks; I’ve never been disappointed. In […]
Many tourists flock to well-known Southern California destinations such as San Diego, Disneyland, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara. These are all great places to visit, but if you’re looking for a different place that’s a little off the radar, check out the following amazing destinations: The Channell Islands My husband and I have lived in […]
2012 has definitely turned out to be a very successful year for Niagara Falls in Canada. Who knew that a centuries-old tradition would be popular again in an instant? Niagara Falls is known worldwide for its reckless background, but the stories are 100 years old! My friends, a new wire walking revival has begun and […]
Chicago, also known as the Windy City, is located in the state of Illinois and is the largest metropolitan area in the Midwest. It is a beautiful old city located right on Lake Michigan that offers fantastic views of the water from the many high-rise buildings out there. Chicago had a horrible fire in 1871 […]
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 came across a photograph of a group of forty strangers, yours standing in the center of the last row, with a thatched-roof house as a backdrop. […]
If you’ve ever visited our nation’s capital, you’ve certainly noticed that aside from the Washington Monument (555 feet tallest in the city) and a few other landmarks, including the US Capitol (289 feet, the fifth tallest), there are no really tall skyscrapers. or skyscraper buildings. Look across the Potomac River towards Crystal City and Rosslyn […]