Having lived in Jacksonville most of my life, I can remember a time when the speed limits on the highways were not as high as they are now. It always seemed to take forever to get somewhere when on vacation, even via the interstate. Fortunately, the turn of the century brings more technology to the road trip, and anyone in […]

Spring, summer, autumn and winter: each season comes to us in each quarter of the year. They each have their own individual environment, but each share something in common. They carry a unique, sometimes hidden beauty about them. Have you ever noticed that despite the harshness or sadness of certain seasons, they always make the environment eye-catching? Well they do! […]

Diving through the crashing wave ©2020 Joan M. Newcomb, CPC After a year and a half of traveling to New York to care for my brother who suffered a stroke, exhaustion caught up with me and I put a pause on my regular ezines/blogs and YouTube videos. I felt like I was saying the same thing over and over again. […]

The nightlife of a city defines the people who inhabit it. The nights bring out the best of Jaipur’s lost places, just like any other city in the world. The darkness of the hour makes this city that much more exciting to witness and explore! Enjoy the beautiful lights and dance to the spectacle of the stars high in the […]

The modern US military has a wide range of food products available at base camps and in the field. There is a plethora of MREs (which are actually quite tasty) and other portable food items available to them when on missions and when stationed in hostile terrain. And when placed at an established base camp, the food that is prepared […]

I suspect there are very few people who I haven’t heard of Joe Vitale, the Law of Attraction or The Secret. For those of you who don’t know anything yet, here’s a two-minute overview. Who is Joe Vitale? Born in 1953 in Warren, Ohio, Joe Vitale attended Kent State University, where he majored in public relations and journalism. However, he […]

Hotel and holiday bookings are down on the Mediterranean island of Malta, but the hope is that 2007 will breathe new life into its hotel and holiday industry. Malta’s hotel and holiday industry is a major player in the island’s economy and with unemployment already high, a further drop in visitor numbers next year could have a negative impact not […]

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is one of the friendliest cities in the world. The Dutch city, known for its canals, is home to the oldest stock exchange in the world. You should know a few things before visiting Amsterdam. bicycle culture center The Dutch capital is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world and is the […]

St. Lucia’s restaurants offer a variety of food options that are sure to whet your appetite. International cuisines are available, but you should definitely try the local flavors as well. St. Lucian restaurants surely have the food department covered, from European, Indian, Asian, Mexican, affordable to high end, you name it. Restaurants probably have as much to offer as the […]

Costa Rica’s mountainous topography and copious rainfall are responsible for one of the best river rafting options in the world. Experienced rafting teams regularly traverse around half a dozen boisterous rivers, and those river trips not only provide a lot of excitement, but also allow you to enjoy beautiful scenery. Not only do rafting enthusiasts flock to Costa Rica, including […]