Order a scotch and water in any pub, and you will more than likely receive a blended whisky. But the true scotch connoisseur will always ask for a single malt, neat, or with a little water. For most scotch drinkers, single malts are the superiors of all scotch whiskies. There are tips and […]

No trip to Istanbul, the cultural capital of Turkey, is complete without treating yourself to the full works at one of the many historical Turkish baths dotted around the ancient city. Whether you are traveling first class, or backpacking around the world, a visit to a hamam is an exotic, invigorating and unforgettable experience which […]

Art comes in many forms: drawing, painting, photography, novel writing, music, and even gardening.
Mixing cocktails is an art form. Look closely at a five-layered pousse-café. Let the rainbow of pastel-like colors saturate your senses. Watching a skilled bartender make this drink is like watching Renoir paint “Luncheon of the Boating Party.”
The Golden Age of the […]

Thailand is the Kingdom of a thousand cultural nuances, one of the true highlights of any adventure travel to Asia, and I’ve authored pieces about many of them, including the fine arts, the architecture, the Dharma, the music, the dances, the Muay Thai boxing, and the diverse and ultra colorful national holidays. However, if […]