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Trademark definitely left its mark on this Southern girl
God, I feel old…and I had been feeling like such a young’en just a few weeks ago when I attended a fascinating dinner event put on by the Northern California chapter of the Explorers Club. The Club’s members include leaders (usually very well-published) in polar exploration, diving, aerospace exploration, archaeology, zoology, physics, oceanography, astronomy, ecology,…
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San Francisco: Sake Lovers at La Mar Cebicheria Peruana 3.2.10
Sakes of the South Dampen your palette with 39 sake labels from southern Japan and savory peruvian dishes of La Mar. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 6:00-8:00 pm Registration is from 5:30pm and program begins promptly at 6:00pm Price: $39 per person (including tip & tax) la mar cebicheria peruana pier 1.5 the embarcadero san francisco,…
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Inspiration: Florence without a plan is the best plan!
by Felicia Kamriani With only six hours to enjoy Florence, I intended to make a plan. Helpful travel guides recommended reserving Uffizi tickets ahead of time, so naturally I took heed and booked them online. Despite completing the form, entering my credit card information and viewing the ticket confirmation page, I never actually received a…
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Machu Picchu closed for due to floods and mudslides
Traveling in southern Peru? Cusco and Sacred Valley are flooded and or experiencing mudslides. All trains are canceled from Cusco to Aguas Callientes. Nearly 2,000 from all over the world were stranded in Aguas Calientes and surrounding pueblos. 5 people killed. Tourists and the elderly are being rescued by helicopter slowly, about 300 a day….
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Wellness: Zen Cruising
by Felicia Kamriani Although I’ve traveled to more than twenty-five countries, I recently took my first cruise and found myself discombobulated in unfamiliar territory. As with any mode of travel, cruising comes with its own set of challenges and surprises. Being a jet setter by choice, I’ve endured most travel bumps including the memorable mid-route…
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Caminante, no hay camino…
… se hace camino al andar. – Machado As I have mentioned in my blog before, I have taken my show on the road! I have moved back to Madrid, Spain and will continue to write for Tango Diva from Spanish soil. Returning to live in Spain is what I have always wanted. It is…