Do you believe that animals can smile? That animals purposefully smile? I do. I have no doubt at all that animals can signal happiness and pleasure to us. And, there is nothing cuter or more touching than experiencing an animal smile. My dog Milo was quite a […]
When you hear of African Safaris, the image often conjured up is that of a fierce lion or cheetah. A buffalo or a leopard will also do in terms of Safari experiences. This past week I went to two small game reserves in South Africa. I am […]
I am not a coffee lover in the strictest sense of the term despite drinking 3 cups of coffee every day by 10am. I am not a person who loves a cup of plain Joe in the morning. I don’t relish drinking coffee the way I do a […]
When I travel to a new country, I of course, whip out my camera. I don’t do selfies. I love photographing people crossing the streets. I love photographing architecture. I also love photographing signage. Signs can give you great insight into cultural scripts and norms, if you pay […]
Several years ago, we traveled to Tokyo when my son was about to turn four years old. He was young but already travel savvy. A few days ago at the airline check-in counter, the lady asked if our three small checked bagage was it and he proudly […]
I have slowly, very slowly, been preparing for my upcoming trip to South Africa. I booked my tickets many weeks ago but have not had a chance to think about my trip as I have been so busy at work and life in general. I just […]