Liverpool, UK –I traveled to England to learn about the Beatles and although it’s been more than 50 years since John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr performed together, their music is still loved universally and Beatlemania remains strong in Liverpool and London. It is estimated that Beatle Read more
Drumnadrochit, UK — Could the Loch Ness monster be real or is it just a myth? Since the 6th century there have been reported sightings of a monster affectionately known as “Nessie,” in the waters. While the scientific community has yet to prove his existence, many believe he is real Read more
Belfast, UK — The wall in West Belfast that separates a Catholic neighborhood from its Protestant neighbors stands at least 25 feet tall. It’s made of iron, concreate and steel. In the evening the gates are closed and locked from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am. This is not Belfast in Read more
Dublin, IRL — Whether we realize it or not we are all connected. I had never been to Dublin, but it was always a place I wanted to visit. The history of Ireland and the struggles of Irish people to overcome almost 800 years of British rule was a subject Read more
Too many people, homelessness, rising crime, the high cost of living, drought and fires. California has been in the news a lot lately and for all the wrong reasons. As a native and lifelong resident of the state, there are days that can be challenging. I needed to remind myself Read more
New York, NY — When the pandemic and incidents of anti Asian hate crimes took a heavy toll on Manhattan’s 160 year old Chinatown, two young women chose to step up and do something about it. Chloe Chan and Anna Huang saw how history was repeating itself so they began Read more
New York, NY– You won’t find the real New York in its tourist attractions like The Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street or the Statue of Liberty. If you want to discover the real New York–the city’s heart and soul you’ll find it in its neighborhoods and nowhere will Read more
Los Angeles – A supernatural hotel in Los Angeles? American Horror Story chose this as its premise for the fifth season of the popular cable series. The shows creators were inspired by the many strange incidents and dark history of the Hotel Cecil. On February 19, 2013 after receiving complaints Read more
Boston — Fenway Park is the home of the Boston Red Sox. People come from everywhere to catch a game, take a tour and snap photos of its left field wall, “The Green Monster.” The 108 year old park is baseball’s oldest and most storied. https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark/tours The Red Sox have Read more
Sumatra, Indonesia — Night came fast after a long day of trekking. It didn’t take me long to fall asleep. Then suddenly the noise awakened me. Wild monkeys had gotten into our camp quarters. I screamed, “AHHHHH!” It woke my fellow travelers. “What’s wrong?” exclaimed Jojo our guide. Then I Read more