Every time I watch a Lord of the Rings movie, it’s not so much for the Hobbits or Elves or the other mythical beings, but more for its stunning locales — the endless rolling greens of Hobbiton, the lush greenery of the Trollshaw Forest, the unique landscape of Middle Earth…
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Hawaii is full of myths and legends – stories that are full of passion, betrayal, loyalty, birth and death. One such legend tells the tale of a giant who feasted so much at a party in his honor that he laid down for a nap and never awoke. That’s the…
Boats have been used for thousands of years to deliver food and other agricultural products from the farm to the consumers. Cities in ancient Europe flourished with trade movement along canals and rivers by boat. Before the advent of trucks, refrigerated warehouses, and grocery stores, people frequently greeted their food…
This has been a special year for my family as my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary and my dad turned 70. While that sounds like a formula for misadventure, it ended up being one of the best vacations we’ve taken as a family, filled with food, laughter, wine…
I’ve always been fascinated with Istanbul, having read extensively about Constantinople, the Ottoman empire and the Byzantine era. My first trip to Istanbul was in April 2013, when spring was in the air and 3 million tulips were in full bloom in time for the Istanbul Tulip Festival. I…
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Deep in the heart of Tanjore district is the town of Mayiladuthurai, formerly known as Mayavaram or Mayuram. Growing up, I had often heard the name of this town and had a vague idea that my father’s family came from there. Except for the rare reference to Mayavaram at…
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