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There is something so wonderful about being in a city that you love and feeling very peaceful in your heart, and you are surrounded by silence and solitude. You friends…
Historically speaking, the New Year's Eve has not been kind to me. I can think of only the disasters that had happened on that day in various countries: Melbourne, Guyaquil,…
Arrival at Doha is always pleasant. The immigration and customs are a breeze and soon after an Uber driver appears who brings you to your destination. At the hotel you…
Because of the generosity of my middle brother, Eliyahu, I will be flying to SE Asia in style, in accordance with our Sefardi traditions. Flight Departs Arrives Flight 1 of…
The Internationally known Indian photographer, Raghu Rai, was in the Cochin Synagogue (Kadavumbagam) doing what he does best, being the protege of Henri Cartier-Bresson! He wanted to document Cochin Jews…
My work is limited to the American Indians, original inhabitants of this land they call Turtle Island and later named America, after a rich Florentine explorer who was the first…
I am staying at the Old Lighthouse Bristow Bungalow Hotel facing the Arabian Sea. The rhythmic dance of the waves lulled me into a lethargic state but I decided walk…
In recent months, I have met people with whom I immediately clicked, they are such good representations of the North American generosity, open mindedness and kindness. It was even amazing…
I am recuperating nicely from the last trip in the tranquility of my sisters home in Miami, while she is away with her family on Caribbean cruise. This last trip…
I forget how often I visit Fort Cochin, but I do know that I am often here, on my way to or from South East Asia or Europe. The Auto…
Coffee's Numerous Health Benefits Detailed in New Analysis By Amy Orciari Herman Coffee consumption - in particular, several cups daily - is associated with a wide range of health benefits,…
Cochin is one of the few places in Asia that i do not have to explain to people the actual location of CUBA. Not only Cuba well known here, a…