Dragon's Teeth Drinking the Sea
[Dragon's Teeth is near a sacred and ancient burial ground. If you go to this area, please respect the locals and the burial ground].
The geological sites in Maui are fascinating...so many different things to see on such a small island. We walked...
Getting Dizzy in Turkey
The Whirling Dervish Lodge in Bursa puts on a nightly spiritual performance that gets you back to the basics of why the whirling dervishes exist. This is no 'show' for tourists, this is a spiritual event and service. I felt lucky that they allowed...
Maesa Elephant Camp
About 20 minutes outside of Chiang Mai lies the Maesa Elephant camp. Here you can see elephants bathing in the Maesa river with their mahouts (trainers), visit with baby elephants in the nursery, watch the elephants perform a series of tricks-...
In the hood at AFAR SF: Réveille Coffee Co
I can't get my day started without coffee from the lovely Christopher, Carley, and Tommy at Réveille. If you're ever in the North Beach area or Financial District in San Francisco, check it out–everyone's doin' it (by that I mean AFAR employees)!...
In the hood at AFAR SF: Yo-Yo's
This tiny, unassuming deli-like place is right next to our office and is a lunch-time favorite. The owners are super sweet. We are addicted to the $4 udon-to-go, green tea gingerale and Bugles here. Cash only.
Fun fact: the chefs at nearby Quince...
A Place To Stroll
When in Antigua, definitely stop by the Casa Santa Domingo. First off, this place ain't no ordinary casa! It is a large hotel (convention center, spa, museum etc) but executed well. There is a lot of history and guides standing out front would...
Star Ferry Hong Kong
I never tire of traveling across Hong Kong Harbor on the Star Ferry. I first took a Star Ferry trip in 1975 and they have not changed much since then. Great views of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Peak plus you get the fascinating look at the...
Swim with Ancient Pillars at Heiropolis
Cleopatra bathed in the Antique Pool at Heiropolis--before a great earthquake knocked several pillars into the pool. Fed by natural spring, the warm water is said to have healing qualities. My kids and I enjoyed the bubbles; they stick to skin and...
Bharata Natyam - revival of an ancient art
Bharata Natyam -
BHA-va, emotion
RA-ga, melody
TA-la, rhythm
Dance (Natyam) is the confluence of rhythm, melody, and human emotions. Bharata Natyam developed centuries ago as the dance of the deities in south India. Later, it was banned during...
