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Numbers are truly fascinating. Our world, in fact, the whole universe, runs on digits and follows the underlying rule of numbers. Our economy, especially the stock market, revolves around them, let alone computers and other complex technological systems. As boring…
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Legend has it that the Greeks named Positano after “Poseidon”, their God of the Sea. This is because the town is located right on the Amalfi Coast by the Tyrrhenian Sea in southern Italy. By the first half of the…
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Venice Beach is where life and freedom go hand in hand. As Los Angeles’ cultural hub, it boasts an array of art galleries, street artists, and folks with all kinds of different backgrounds. And let’s not forget the laid back…
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Probably the most iconic dish to date: Pasta. If food was art, pasta would be one of the most creative forms of it. There’s hardly a soul that does not want to indulge in a carefully prepared pasta dish. Spaghetti,…
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Abu Dhabi is a place of contrasts, shaped by desert and sea, with a sense of timelessness and unity that somehow bridges tradition and 5,000 years of rich history with the cosmopolitan luxuries of modern progress. It is at once exotic…
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The Arabian world is still an exotic place to many of us. In particular, Abu Dhabi is the capital of the powerful United Arab Emirates. Gracefully situated on the Persian Gulf, this is a sparkling city that combines traditional Arabian…
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Many dream of visiting Italian Venice, a highly attractive “water” destination spread over more than a hundred smaller islands, all situated in the Venetian Lagoon. All of them are accessible by waterway. UNESCO has recognized parts of Venice, as well…
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Sumo is definitely not just a wrestling match. This becomes clear as you enter the Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Hall in Toyko, home of 3 of the 6 annual grand sumo tournaments (honbasho). Yes, there are stadium seats, rising up around the perimeter,…
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Bangkok grew up along the Mae Nam Chao Phraya river. For hundreds of years, the river has provided all that was required for locals to live and allowed the original settlement to prosper. Canals or khlongs, both natural and manmade, penetrate…
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Bangkok’s Golden Palace and the temple are otherworldly. On a graceful curve in the Chao Phraya river, on the low man-made island of Rattanakosin, stands a 200 year old tribute to the power, wealth and artistry of old Siam. Surrounded by the skyscrapers…
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