It was a summer afternoon and the heat was pleasantly intense. Walking the blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan hand in hand, soaking up the history of the majestic old buildings that surround us, my fiancé and I felt like we had entered another era. On some streets, particularly the older ones, we felt like we were in conquistador-era […]
There is nothing more rewarding in the life of a military and war veteran than securing the future of his family. More than the awards and recognition bestowed, a veteran will surely want to see his family living comfortably in a home they can call their own. With the help of a veteran’s home loan, this dream is fulfilled. Enacted […]
The European version of Baccarat has been around for around 150 years or so. Its distant cousin, Chemin De Fer, played under a completely different set of rules, is much older and was a favorite game of European royalty and wealthy industrialists. This is probably where it got the mystique of elegance as a game exclusively for “high rollers”. In […]
When people ask me what I studied in college, they are usually surprised to learn that I majored in English literature. One because I guess they expect to hear that I studied photography, or two because they are simply surprised to hear that an Asian decided to major in English instead of Science, Engineering, Commerce, etc. While I haven’t retained […]
Following the M-1 motorway in our rented Opel Vectra van, my mother, brother, sister and I sped into Budapest, “The Paris of the East”, a busy metropolis of 2 million people. Executing the “Latin style of driving technique,” as described in the “What You Need to Know” section of the Budapest Visitor’s Guide, “Driving in Budapest should never be approached […]
There’s something that occurred to me years ago. Sometimes I spent too much time in Bangkok and I have always loved the beaches. So when I just wanted to ‘get away’ I would call it ‘”Time to ‘change my latitude’” and fly to Phuket or Samui. There is something special about the perfect weather, the palm trees and the surf […]
A friend of my mother’s asked her if there was anything special about the Sunderbans and if it was worth the visit. My mother simply replied: “Oh, nothing, there is only water.” Her friend went to Kerela in her place. People come to the Sunderbans from all over the world to see the world’s largest delta and try their luck […]
While tennis is technically played against an opponent, much of the game is very self-centered. You’re alone on your side of the court, away from the other player, there’s a big net separating you, and the game stops after each point, allowing you to internally reflect on what went wrong. There is no team that leads you, no group that […]
I must start with a good dose of honesty before continuing. I’m not a great cook. In fact, I don’t really spend much time in the kitchen. But there are several dishes that I really enjoy making, and at the top of the list is pizza. Pizza is a food that I enjoy eating and making since I learned some […]
Discovering some of the best leisure family trips and vacations is hard to do. Going on vacation with children, especially young children, can be a hassle. What is the easiest way to get there, are there activities for everyone in the family, are there resources that allow you to go out without the kids (if you want), and is it […]
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