by admin | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
So you’re going abroad this spring or summer, and you want to stay in contact with stateside family and friends while you’re gone. Just pop your cell phone in your purse or luggage and you’re all set, right? Wrong. Dealing with telephone communications when you’re on...
by admin | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
A welcome sign within the city of Ushuaia beholds the message, “Ushuaia: Fin del Mundo.” I’m traveling to the end of the world! Up until quite recently, my thoughts of Argentina consisted of only sub-tropical temperatures, the few words that I know in Spanish, and Eva...
by admin | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Because of its natural beauty, Montenegro has often been called the Pearl of the Mediterranean. Its landscapes are varied and striking, from its lovely white beaches to its green mountainsides, crystal lakes, and pristine forests. Montenegro, a tiny European country,...
by admin | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Uganda’s political history is one that has been scarred by tumult and struggle. The notorious Idi Amin, who became known as the Butcher of Uganda (which makes me shudder) was the President of Uganda and military dictator from 1971 to 1979. During this time, Amin’s...
by admin | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Tu B’Shevat is a festival that dates back to a time when tradition called for thanking the creator for what nature has provided in plenty. Tu B’Shevat, the New Year for Trees, is a holiday of great important in Israel. It is actually a festival of trees...
