Dubai is one of the seven United Arab Emirates. The Dubai Municipality is usually referred to as Dubai City and is what most people picture when they hear or see the name “Dubai.”  The city itself is a rapidly expanding urban center. It is located on the Persian Gulf, providing plenty of sand and surf. [...]

The New York Botanical Gardens, located just outside of Manhattan and the hustle and bustle of downtown traffic and five star New York hotels, in the heart of the Bronx, has long been known for their dedication to the protection and preservation of the not only the native plant life and ecosystems of the Eastern [...]

Cape Town is the capital of South Africa’s Western Cape province.  It is ideally situated at the north end of the Cape Peninsula, which features a dramatic “spine” of mountains that jut southward to the Atlantic Ocean. The city itself is cradled in the “bowl” between mountains and ocean, offering a wonderful variety of landscapes, [...]

World travelers continue to have a fascination with Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand.  The juxataposition of the traditional, slower-paced Thai life in an urban, bustling environment provide a unique charm that many find irresistible.
As Thailand’s largest city, Bangkok is full of modern conveniences.  There are office towers, a plethora of shopping malls and centers, [...]

When one leaves the port at Santa Ponsa, an island one will come across is El Toro.  Just 20 minutes away, and so close is a prolific world of marine life that challenges many other ocean or sea floors for the vast abundance and diversity of marine life.  And it just so happens that because [...]

Jacques Yves Cousteau said, “A lot of people attack the sea, I make love to it”.  A Greek friend of mine once explained the phrase “making love” to me, an American, saying that here in the States, it is a term often implying the elements of a sexual nature.  What he was saying is that [...]

Dubai is one of the seven United Arab Emirates. Located on the Persian Gulf, Dubai City is a magnet for tourists seeking the ideal of a desert island with the practicalities of a modern city.  Dubai is surrounded by desert and is home to numerous historic landmarks and architectural relics of bygone eras. However, it [...]

The largest island in Thailand is also the country’s most popular tourist destination. Phuket is a paradise of beaches, sun, gorgeous ocean waters and an atmosphere of relaxation and fun.  Young people flock to the island to partake in its thriving nightlife and beach parties. Others come to unwind on the beach and soak in [...]