In my job, I get to travel all over the world. Although I have to work long hours, the opportunities for high pay and exotic travel destinations make it worth it. Still, I often have regrets that I don’t get to spend more time with my family. I have been waiting for the perfect [...]
It seems strange to say, but the more that technology takes off, the harder it is to find good information about upcoming concerts. It used to be that you could listen to the radio station and find all of the upcoming concert information that you needed announced every day at the same time and [...]
Going on road trips with my husband is horribly painful. Any destination that is more than one hour away from our starting point is just unbearable. He starts to fidget, whine, complain and then whines some more. What does he complain and whine about? You name it, he brings it up. The directions aren’t [...]
So there I was, crouching quietly in a tree house hand crafted by my father, high up on a hill in the woods. I sat, waited and listened for it to rear its sharp, pointy antlers. No, I’m not talking about some imaginary hell beast, but rather a large buck. I loved to spy [...]
The Amish people are well known for their good nature, kindliness and non-violent culture, widely referred to as “the gentle people”. They are an old and unusual community based on religious beliefs dating back to 17th century Europe. Their way of life dictates discipline, servitude and maintaining traditional 17th century beliefs. Even clothing [...]
When I think of the country, I think of an idyllic image of roses round the door, oak beams, a little kitchen garden full of scented herbs and a Labrador laying next to the Aga. I’m not sure if something really exists like this or perhaps I’ve been reading too much Thomas Hardy. The [...]
Where do you want to live? Now keep in mind that when I ask this question, I am basically asking you where you want to end up. You know, that permanent spot where you raise the kids, have the career and generally enjoy life as best you can. Have you thought about this yet? [...]
One of the most respected natural history establishments is the Aquarium of the Americas, which opened in 1990 in New Orleans, close to the French Quarter. The aquarium contains 530 species and it showcases marine life and animals from the American continent. It’s perfect for a family day out and there is plenty to [...]
The Amish community is often misunderstood, which is inevitable as they avoid contact with the outside world. They are of Swiss and German descent and speak a German dialect known as Pennsylvania Dutch, English and Swiss German. The Amish people can be found in different pockets of America and in Ontario, Canada. Their [...]
Have you ever thought about getting away from the same kind of vacation that everyone takes and to try something new and different? Many of the places where many people go are popular because they are fun and exciting. When many people experience the same vacation you can feel a bond to them [...]
