Poi Day in Kauai is Much More than Just Making Poi
“I’ve been coming to poi day since 2001, “ his eyes crinkled in a smile as he fiddled with his fishing net, “I like to…
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Sleepless in India – It’s Real Now
It’s 4:11 am, and I’m awake. This wouldn’t be horrible except I went to bed at 1 am. Jetlag is something that comes with traveling,…
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Take a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Adventure in Maui
“Makaukau?” (are you ready?) Tim yelled from the back of the canoe. I was ready, I thought to myself. In fact, I was feeling pretty…
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Local Experiences Along the Tourist Trail in Hue
There is a well-worn tourist trail in Vietnam, and yes, the Vietnamese can be quite aggressive when it comes to tourism and selling you things,…
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Finding our Stride in Hanoi
Jet lag was wearing off, and now we were rapidly adjusting to a new culture and environment. After 4 years of being away from Vietnam,…
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The Halifax Citadel is Serious Business and Seriously Fun
He stared off into the distance with a stern look on his face. I wondered if I did something to upset him? What was going…
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It’s a Man’s World
As I was marveling at the bright colors of the watermelon, eggplant, and tomatoes against the typical Omani cream-colored backdrop of souq buildings – I…
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Argentina Food Tour for Meat Lovers
It’s 11:30PM, you are drinking Malbec and socializing with friends across a long table. The noise is deafening – but it’s the noise of joy,…
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Mate Manners
The Cebador hands me the cuia; I pause for a moment and think about everything I have learned. I slowly extend my right hand, look…
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You Don’t Need to Tango To Visit a Milonga
You don’t have to be able to dance tango to go to a Milonga in Buenos Aires. And if you are letting a little thing…
