The Corinthia Hotel London is modern hotel luxury at its finest The hotel couldn’t be more centrally located on Whitehall Place in Westminster. This modern luxury hotel is just steps from the Hungerford and Jubilee Bridges. If you’re taking the train to get there, the closest Tube stop to the Corinthia Hotel London is Embankment station. […]
Where did Harriet Tubman Live: A Guide On What To See
“I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.” – Harriet Tubman Where did Harriet Tubman live? In her earlier years, Harriet Tubman lived in a small town in Maryland. The farm where she eventually escaped is just over an hour west of Ocean City […]
A Glimpse at The Lives of Working Women In Nicaragua
The few women we met in Nicaragua were all working women. We didn’t have a chance to interact with them as much as we would have liked but we got a sense that they were hard workers. I was curious to learn more about Nicaraguan life from their perspective. Actually, I can count on one […]
Travel to Nicaragua (part 2): Visiting the Archipelagos
The entry into Nicaragua was a nerve-wracking one, frought with uncertainties. If you haven’t already, check out my part 1 of our travel to Nicaragua to read what we experienced. Three checkpoints later (two armed, one unarmed), we were finally on our way to explore life in Nicaragua. Lingering clouds and persistent overcast, we weren’t […]
Take a Detour Audio Walking Tour For Valentine’s Day
One of the best ways to discover or learn a place is to go out and just walk…get lost. Or as my husband likes to say, “take a detour.” Sure, vehicles and public transportation will get you around faster but you can’t get the true vibe of a city in a metal compartment. This is why […]
Adventures in Nicaragua: A Girls’ Getaway From Costa Rica
Never in a million years did I ever think I’d be writing a headline like that. Adventures in Nicaragua? I grew up in a time when Nicaragua was synonymous with drugs, murder and death. In the 80’s the country was hot with cartels and a corrupt government. It was one of those places on the map where […]
Best Places To Live Overseas in 2017
In the early Fall, my husband and I started seriously discussing a few destinations that we would consider moving to next year. As adventurous as it sounds, sometimes it’s not easy to identify the best places to live overseas with your family. As a family of four with extenuating circumstances, there’s more on the table to […]
Breaking Up With Salt in Our Foods For The Holidays
What a wonderful time of year! If you’re like millions of other Americans, you’re traveling for the holidays and/or eating more than usual. And if you’re like millions more, you’ll be making some New Year’s Resolutions that include making some adjustments with your food habits and your health. I know I will. Did you know […]
Mom’s Guide To The 2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco Review
Red is my favorite color so driving a 2017 Elantra Eco in scarlet red felt a little like driving a small race car. Driving the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco The race-car feeling was less about the speed and more about the agility of the vehicle. The 1.4L turbo GDI 128HP engine and powertrain gave fairly […]
A Casual Fan’s Review of Star Wars Rogue One
Star Wars Rogue One was a satisfying and entertaining addition to the series. And this is coming from a casual fan of the franchise. I had the pleasure of being invited by the Disney PR team for an advanced screening. Myself and about a dozen other journalists in the empty movie theater were clearly instructed […]