The Cayman Islands: Fifty Shades of Bay Part 2
From here I wind back to the western side of the island, to Lighthouse Point, to meet Nancy Easterbrook, the fire behind a critical ecological initiative in the Caribbean: Eat a fish; Save the fish. Nancy, who is managing partner of Divetech, says in recent years the beautiful Indo-Pacific lionfish, studded with toxin-tipped spines, has [...]
Nile River Cookies: Travel Tips Learned While Baking
On our current tour of Egypt, some members of our group asked for home-baked cookies. We were sailing up the Nile aboard our private cruise ship, the Afandina, so I asked our chef to take care of it. Since individual requests happen often (everything from raw food to vegetarian to a personalized birthday cake) I [...]
The Cayman Islands: Fifty Shades of Bay Part 1
Over the years I’ve caressed many of the Caribbean gems, but never a set like the Cayman Islands. An accident of geography and geology, the three coral islands, cursed with terrible soil, minimal terrestrial relief, no rivers or lakes, but a bask of crocodiles, was not settled by the Caribs, Arawaks, Tainos, or any other [...]
Into North Korea – Part 3
The final day of the trip we head south, to the DMZ, the 2.5-mile-wide swath near the 38th parallel that separates North and South Korea, a border so tense it could squeeze the breath out of stones. The paved road is wide and flat, seeming to stretch the length of the world. It is big [...]
Meet the Nomads: FLIP Interview
Lisa and George had the pleasure recently to be interviewed on Flipnomad.com. Read the first question: How did you discover your passion for travelling? George: “I learned how much I loved to travel through my parents especially my mom. We took family trips to the Bahamas, Mexico, Hawaii and Israel. It was such a passion for [...]
George featured on the Huffington Post!
George’s first article published on the Huffington Post website! It starts: A few weeks ago my wife, Lisa Niver Rajna, published an article in the Huffington Post titled, “Terrorized By My Bike, 5 Years until I am 50.” She pondered whether she was still up for adventure at her age and why she was [...]
Into North Korea – Part 2
The next day is triumphal, the morning enormous as the sky. We visit the Revolutionary Regional Museum, fronted by ectype Siberian tigers, which still roam these mountains, and are traditional symbols of a unified Korea. Inside, the displays celebrate the North Korean victories over Japan and America, including a video of such shown on Toshiba [...]
IMPACT – Featured on the Huffington Post
My article on the 45×45 Project was featured on the Huffington Post website this December. First Paragraph: During the time around Thankgiving, I always think about gratitude. For my 45th birthday (October 18), I created a project 45×45. For the 45 days before I turned 45 I asked 45 people to donate $45 in order to [...]
6 Tips for Eating Thai Food on a Budget
Bangkok is, without a doubt, a paradise destination for all food lovers. Whether you are staying a couple of days in Bangkok or having a holiday on one of Thai stunning beaches, tasting Thai food will be an unforgettable travel experience you will never forget. Bangkok cuisine is well-known for its lightness and strong aromatic [...]
What’s On in Theatre this Autumn: Manchester
Manchester is home to some fantastic theatres which frequently attract some of the most popular acts, musicals and plays through their doors. Although a trip to the theatre can be seen as an extravagance, Travelodge offer great rooms in Manchester at bargain prices making your trip an affordable luxury. From the Lowry Theatre to The [...]
