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 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 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 Read more
Kuala Lumpur, MY — She’s called, “The queen of Petaling Street, ” and in her majestic presence I became a royal subject, a devoted follower and a lifelong fan. Madame Tang has been selling muah chee or as the Japanese Read more
“I’m going to Memphis where the beat is tough. Memphis I can’t get enough. It makes you tremble. It makes you weak. Gets in your blood, that Memphis beat.” Jerry Lee Lewis. Memphis, TN– I’ve never been a foodie or Read more
Memphis, TN– Nathan Bedford Forrest was a confederate general, a founder of the Ku Klux Klan and its first grand wizard. Forrest became wealthy from the slave trade often advertising in local newspapers, “Fresh Negroes Delivered Daily.” A concrete slab Read more
Salem, MA–Are witches real? I went to Salem to find out; stayed in a haunted hotel and discovered one of America’s most charming towns. What I wouldn’t have given for another day there. Located about an hour North of Boston, Read more
Rotorua, NZ — Since there are about seven sheep for every person living in New Zealand, a career in sheep herding and shearing is something that could provide a lifetime of steady employment. I wanted to explore opportunities in this Read more
Wellington, NZ — “Are you going because of Lord of the Rings? Are you going because of Lord of the Rings?” That was the question I was most frequently asked when I told friends that I would be going to Read more
Wellington, NZ — She took the seat next to me in the compartment of the train. She reminded me of women I had seen before on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, an aging hippy. “Good Morning, ” I said. “Hello, ” Read more