by admin | Nov 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Cochin Jews, also known as Malabar Jews, are the oldest group of Jews living in India. The received their name because they live in the city of Cochin (now part of Kerala) in South India. It is thought that these Jews have been living in India since the time of...
by admin | Nov 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
With its quaint name, you’d almost expect Christmas Island to be located near the snowy climes of the North Pole. Instead it lies in the balmy Indian Ocean, just south of Indonesia and northwest of Australia, the continent of which it is a territory. A remote and...
by admin | Nov 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’m going to let you in on a little secret in today’s blog. It’s is a well-kept secret so guard it closely: January is the absolute best time of the year to visit Brazil and Argentina. Okay, there it is. I let the cat out of the bag. And truth be told, since the...
by admin | Nov 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
On every world traveler’s bucket list should be a trip to see the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. One of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world, the lights are formed when atmospheric gases collide with solar particles. The glowing, multi-colored...
by admin | Nov 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Scotland is known for many wonderful things: shortbread, scotch whisky, the royal lion rampant, kilts, bagpipes, and the mysterious Loch Ness monster. Did you know that among its many lovely claims to fame, Scotland is also considered to be the world’s best place to...
