I have yet to applaud a greater one in my roll, although a highly experienced colleague of mine tagged a blue last year in the waters off Kadavu. To quote him directly: ‘It was the biggest blue I’ve ever seen. It scared the crew to death when they saw its size. I reckon he weighed …
Latest international cost of living ranking
The International Broad Cost of Living Index rankings are reported as of April 2010 using New York as the base city. The indices are calculated using the prices of specific amounts of the same goods and services in each location, based on expatriate spending patterns in 13 broad categories (Basket Groups). The cost of living …
The story of designer Betsey Johnson
Since the 1960s, New York designer Betsey Johnson has shaken up the fashion industry with her creativity and originality. Born in Wethersfield, Connecticut, Betsey spent her childhood in dance classes which influenced her designs and are still evident in her work. After high school, Johnson chose to attend the Pratt Institute and later graduated from …
My long overdue visit to Ireland!
Can you think of a country you’ve wanted to visit for the past 20 years? For me, that country is Ireland, and I am grateful that I visited County Kerry, Killarney, Ireland in May 2012. From the moment it was decided in early January that I was just going to do it and plan the …
Sela Cetiya
Sela Cetiya – The Stupa on a high rock Did you know that Sela Cetiya was the place where Buddha meditated on his third visit to Sri Lanka? Located 8 miles from the old district of Anuradhapura, Mihintale is the place where Sela Cetiya is located. Mihintale is said to be the ‘cradle of Buddhism …
Creating an attractive and functional foyer or entrance
The entryway is the first space in your home that people see when they walk in and it can set a great tone for what’s to come in the rest of your home or make people wonder if they want to continue. Creating an interesting, attractive, organized, and functional foyer or entryway can not only …
A trip to Athens, Greece must include a trip to Plaka
The demonstrations in Athens have been smaller in recent weeks and it may be that the population has understood that tourists are wary of traveling to the Greek capital. Austerity measures have exacerbated a bad situation here, with Greeks and migrants rummaging through rubbish bins in the capital. However, Greek media reports that tourism will …
Popular safari holiday destinations in Uganda
There are some very exciting holiday destinations in Uganda just waiting to be discovered by you and your families. The following are just a few great ideas for a truly successful vacation; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; Visitors from around the world travel to Uganda specifically to tour the Bwindi Forest in the southwestern part of …
The Etiquette of Sympathy: When a Colleague or Client Suffers a Loss
When a colleague, coworker, or business partner loses a family member, do you find yourself trapped in the sympathy tag? Wondering how you should handle this kind of situation? Are you worried about using the wrong words or intruding on the other person’s grievance? As a result, how often have you ended up doing or …
Seoul: A Perfect Honeymoon Destination
Thanks to the increasing popularity of K-pop and K-dramas around the world, people have started to notice the beautiful sights and places they can visit. In case you are also a fan of K-dramas, there must be many things you want to do while you are in Seoul. If you don’t like k-dramas and have …