Our eighth and final distribution was located approximately two hours south of Hubli in a town called Yellapur. It is... Read More
I’ve been to many countries around the world, but nothing could prepare me for the contrast that I was about... Read More
I was green; a guide with the Thailand Jungle Adventure Tour Company all of two weeks. Maow, the tiny but... Read More
The Midwest “You’re going to like this place,” Dr. A said. “I think you could call it a down-home breakfast?”... Read More
As I mentioned in a previous blog, as a SCAW volunteer, there are many different roles you can play at... Read More
Christian Vetter indulges childhood fantasies of crashing Hawaii - a fantasy world of pirates, savages, and delicious rabbit soups. Read More
On the continuum of once-in-a-lifetime, bucketlist-worthy experiences, I’d say “helicopter ride over the Rocky Mountains” ranks high for most travelers.... Read More
Michelangelo’s Sforza Chapel is just one of the hidden gems in Santa Maria Maggiore © Angela Nickerson Simplicity does not... Read More
A small boy outfitted in an oversized, threadbare t-shirt grabbed my sleeve. “Nipe, Mama,” he begged. Give me. Street orphans... Read More
Tamara Kaftalovich is working with Maverick PR to assist 'Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW)' in providing bedkits to needy children in India. Read More
There is no bar time in Seoul. Evenings tumble forth endlessly in the city while citizens enjoy copious amounts of... Read More
Twenty-four hours and two plane rides later, we arrived at our hotel in Mumbai. We are staying at a YMCA... Read More
Michelangelo designed the dome and the Lantern for St. Peter’s — at the time the tallest dome ever built over... Read More
“Why are you going there?!” was the question I kept getting asked. “Because!” was my weak response. Apparently, people saw... Read More
There’s one stock photo that every Caribbean resort must show on its website (by law, I presume). It’s a variation... Read More
Our second day with our tour guide Amin was even more special than the first. As I mentioned in a... Read More
K’s had one helluva birthday this year in what seems like a week-long celebration. Parties, booze, Yahtzee, staying up past... Read More
After two days of hiking and exploring Quebec’s La Mauricie National Park, I quickly discovered that the province has plenty... Read More
Kirsten Amor explores one of the most mysterious and fascinating sites in Qatar. Read More
As part of this year’s “Amex Stars” blogger program, we’ve been privy to a wealth of fantastic benefits typically provided... Read More




















