Reflections on Ephesus II: Biblical and Spiritual
In the long history of Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), Ephesus only became…
Reflections on Ephesus I: Awesomely Historical
I have been to Ephesus twice, the first time as a backpacking…
II Roses of Maiori and Rose Chan
Maiori is a much lower-key resort compared with Amalfi town or Positano.…
I: Roses of Maiori and Picardy
The big names along the Amalfi Coast (in Italy) are Positano and…
Have a Joyous Break – With Dogs and Cats (or Any Pets)
Attending conferences, seminars, or workshops can be stressful and tiring – especially…
Lemon in Sorrento Peninsula and Pomegranate in Uzbekistan
I often get a quick and reliable introduction to places I visit…
The Castel Nuova of Naples and Concerto No 1
Many cities have hop-on-and-off (HOHO) buses. These sightseeing buses enable tourists to…
Have a Joyous Break – with Nature in Changi Airport
Do you notice indoor plants, for example, in Changi Airport? I love…
Pizzas, Tomatoes, Wine, and Omm Ali II
For over 2000 years, the idiomatic expression “the mother of all…” was…