If you have a dog or dogs, it is only natural to want to make summer as enjoyable for them as it is for you. Going to the beach is a must when the days get warmer, and having your dog along for the ride will make it all the more memorable. Here are some… Read More »
Deciding about or hosting a party on a yacht has become an irreplaceable trend in the current era. The glorious views of the ocean, dazzling sunsets, and the sense of exclusivity that comes with cruising on a luxury yacht are bound to take one’s breath away! There is no denying that yachting is generally a… Read More »
The Columbia drains a watershed area of about 259.000 square miles. The force of this great river meets the Pacific Ocean’s massive mix of shifting channels, violent seas and high winds making for extremely dangerous navigation. Also, despite its wide mouth, mariners, historically, were often unable to find it.About 1812 a beacon was erected on… Read More »
Eateries of Turkey – A fabulous traditionEver thought what makes Turkey so unique? It is that there is no need for you to order your entire meal at once. You have the chance to order two-three dishes and then see if you’d like to eat more.In the Turkish tradition, Turks usually prefer a rich breakfast… Read More »
Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. In this age of the internet and omnipresent Wikipedia/Google, getting general information about Jyotirlingas and the concomitant legends is an easy task. It’s the same hackneyed information churned out by others. What matters most is the perspective of a visitor or a devotee who has seen… Read More »
In 1868 Hans Martin Hanson and his brother-in-law Knud Olson purchased the 260 acres of land from Dr. David Maynard. The purchase price was $450. Later Hanson and Olson divided the property with Hanson’s portion being the point.Legend has it that sometime during the 1870s farmer Hanson hung a brass kerosene lantern from a post.… Read More »
Even savvy travelers aren’t born as masters. Few abroad travel experiences, proven rules, and standards, and the local guides help them grab the title of being a master from a novice nomad. The travel aficionado minds are born of countless tiny errors, insane mistakes, and cultural unawareness and missed buses.Nonetheless, the mightiest always leaves a… Read More »