Life in the Casas of Cuba
Charming hosts. Comfy accommodation. Colorful decor. Fruit platters. Rich coffee. Conversations over rum. Tiny birds in wicker cages. These are … Continue reading Life in the Casas of Cuba
Tag: Food
Baños: The Adventurer’s Paradise
Anyone who knows a smattering of Spanish knows the word “baños”. Whether from high school classes, or from ordering too many … Continue reading Baños: The Adventurer’s Paradise
Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras
Last month I spent a week living and working with farming communities in the Santa Bárbara department of Honduras. Unlike … Continue reading Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras
Inferno’s Oeuvre
Nicaragua is a hotbed of volcanic activity. A total of 19 active volcanos run north to south along the western … Continue reading Inferno’s Oeuvre
Nica Time is of the Essence
“I’m not afraid of death…I’m afraid of time.” Interstellar is one of my favorite movies of the last five years. … Continue reading Nica Time is of the Essence
Vietnam: Hammer, Sickle, and Starbucks
Fifty years ago in 1967 my father was just a child, the youngest of four. He, his parents, and his … Continue reading Vietnam: Hammer, Sickle, and Starbucks
The Winds of Change in Thailand
Bangkok has long captivated writers because of its unique society and exotic allure. One hundred years ago in Joseph Conrad’s … Continue reading The Winds of Change in Thailand
