The potential title could have easily been “South of Broad.” My first encounter with Pat Conroy’s writing brought immense joy through his vivid, humorous, and dramatic portrayal of characters and places in the South of…

We spent three days in Ubud, Bali’s spiritual and artistic center. Characterized by lush vegetation and rice fields almost everywhere you look, Ubud also distinguishes itself as the artistic center of Bali. Silverwork, crystal jewels,…

Bali – the land of spirituality, love, and kindness, where beauty surrounds you in the lush and emerald nature, the sweet scents of flowers and incense of offerings, and the ever-present smiles of the Balinese…

Less than a week before my birthday, I boarded a plane, destination of Venice, with a layover in Amsterdam. I arrived in Venice in the late afternoon. I had arranged for transportation from the airport…