So you’ve been living the city life and you need a real escape, then the answer is Fiji. Fiji is not a difficult place to party, it is known for rejuvenation and relaxation of the soul. The whole place has a sense of peace and harmony that money cannot buy. The people of Fiji are well known throughout the world […]
The death of FREAKNIK – 10 years later
For many years, especially during the late ’80s and early ’90s, the Freaknik was considered THE hot spot many heard about or was frequently visited by hundreds of thousands of black (and other) college students each April. For many of those years, it lived up to its name. It was Freak-Nik! There was the wild partying in the street, the […]
What Ted Johnson, a former UPS employee, did with $70 million
I was at home with my son one night watching Tony Robbins YouTube videos when I came across this random video player, which I have no idea why I hit play right now. But after 7 minutes, I got my answer. Have you ever dreamed of leaving a legacy for future generations? I’m sure you are, but this remarkable story […]
Florida Fishing Reports
Florida freshwater fishing is an incredible fishing ground and many trophies are taken from these waters annually. Most people think of saltwater fishing when talking about Florida fishing opportunities. The saltwater fishing is pretty good, but the monsters that lie in inland Florida’s freshwater rivers, lakes, and ponds are incredible, to say the least. To do some planning, check out […]
A Different Honeymoon Trip: Bekal, Mookambika and Kudajadri
Our first long trip after marriage, if you can call it the honeymoon trip, was this one to Mookambika with a stopover at Bekal. It was a trip that happens once in a lifetime because the mood was very good and the places quite exotic and mystical. When we boarded the train to Mangalore that night, we didn’t realize that […]
The Olympians, Michael Phelps and Cupping
Introduction The aliens at the Olympics have been amazing. We are captivated by the awe, awe, and respect for the beyond-belief levels of sustained brutal training, laser focus, and genius-level skills exhibited by those who rose to Olympic heights, let alone scaled the summits called podiums. And then there are people like Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles, Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, […]
Golfing is great in the Northwest corner of the United States
The natural beauty and creative golf courses in the Northwest corner of the United States will test the skills of most golfers. Forested hills, large trees, rugged lava fields, sagebrush-filled ravines, wetlands, beautiful lakes, rivers and desert outcrops are part of the landscapes of golf courses in Oregon and Washington. Washington golfers see it all Some of Washington’s golf courses […]
An exotic honeymoon that never ends
The honeymoon never needs to end. When you visit a tropical paradise on that first trip together, you’ll have memories to last a lifetime and will be hooked on sitting on the beach, enjoying the warm waters and sampling the sumptuous cuisines of Asia. You’ll be back for your second honeymoon, your third, your fourth, and your 50th wedding anniversary. […]
Treasures from Holocaust victims found
When the Germans invaded the former USSR during World War II, they established a concentration in the city of Majdanek. This camp housed Polish Jews and Russian prisoners of war. Today, the camp has been turned into a museum to highlight the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime. It has also become an archaeological site. An archaeological team from Australia […]
A tale of two singles
At around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Mohan knows he is very close to closing a major deal for his airline, which would break him out of his unknown rut of poor sales. Just before the sun goes down, he loses to the opposing player, this after three days of persistent sweat and sweet talk. His calm expression hides a heavy […]