We approach Yemen on a 3 story cattle boat, the bulk of it pulled below the waves by its heavy cargo.  There are four women on the boat, maybe 20 men and 345 cattle.

One woman is covered in black almost from head to toe. She even wears fitted black gloves along with a loose, black abeya, waist-length cape, head scarf and veil. Judging from her eyes she is probably in her late 20s. After a few weeks in Yemen,

I was telling my brother about the time Cousin Analis, she husband and she friend Jaya went to rainforest land, Iwokrama.

They hike up a mountain and the young Amerindian guide say, “Shhh, stop…wild hogs in the bush…go back slooow…”

Phuket hosts it very first beach dance party this weekend. Be there

largest island and
home to the most famous of the kingdom’s southern beach resorts, has long been building a reputation as a hub for sport and leisure activities. Aside from hosting the King’s Cup Regatta each December and the Quick Silver Surf Competition, the island also has its own film festival, fashion week plus annual jazz and food festivals.

Next weekend, Phuket launches the debut edition of “Roy Fest”, a brand new music event that features more than 50 DJs and musicians from around the globe.

 

There has been a lot of buzz lately about living on a Cruise Ship full time as an alternative to living in a retirement home.

However, I don’t think it would be very exciting after about 6 months or so.

 

Stranded in isolation, 2000 miles from the nearest inhabited shore, Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui has become famous as one of the most mysterious places in the world. Known in ancient times as Te Pito o te Henua (the Navel of the World),

the island is most well known for its massive statues recognized throughout the world. But a plethora of other enigmas have intrigued researchers as well.