When in Kandy, Sri Lanka we spent our last evening with a local family and helped with the cooking making String Hopper. We were also were fortunate enough to be entertained by local dancers and they were stupendous. The food was so yum and the family so sweet.We also had the opportunity to sample Old…
After spending 2 days in Yala National Park we headed west along the coast to a local school. At the school we donated art supplies and saw how Gate 1(the tour company that I traveled with) has helped the school by providing essential buildings, lab tops and a small library The children were a complete…
While staying at The Marriot Resort and Spa in Weligama Bay, Sri Lanka I had the good fortune of visiting The Meth Bo Sewana Meditation Center. With around 70.2% of Sri Lanka’s population practicing Buddhism, it is deeply woven into the country’s soul. No journey through this beautiful country would feel complete without sitting down…
This blog post has no photos except the primary one. It just has reflections of my visit to Japan, what I observed and what I learned and how that left me feeling. I personally found the Japanese culture and people to be very outstanding in so many ways. Ways that I never expected to see…
Included in my tour was The Arishiyama Bamboo Forest which is located in the heart of Kyoto. This beautiful destination is definitely a must see for anyone who enjoys having a serene nature experience. Walking through the bamboo stalks whether swaying in the breeze of not will totally transport you into a world where tranquility…
My last adventure in Japan that I wanted to post about was Kyoto’s Kimono and Tea Ceremony. We arrived at The Tea House and were then ushered across the street to a small type of store that had a dressing room with about 10 assistants, each one assigned to help us dress in traditional Japanese…
Nara Park…what can I say but that it was a once in a lifetime experience. Nara Park is a public park with “bowing” deer which is located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa, in the heart of the city of Nara, Japan. The park is shown to have dated back to 1880 and is famous…
On my trip to Japan the stop after Tokoyo was Fujiyama which is best known for Mt. Fuji. Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s “Three Holy Mountains” and on June 22nd, 2013 it was added to the World Heritage List as a Cultural Site. As noted by UNESCO, “Mt. Fuji has inspired arts and poets…
Another fascinating Japanese Attraction was the Ninja and Kabuki Experience in Shinjuku, Tokyo. This 80 minute show was directed by Denjiro Tanaka, a former Kabuki actor. The show provides the audience member with an easy and entertaining way to experience “authentic Kabuki”. Kabuki is a form of traditional Japanese drama with highly stylized song, mime…
As part of our third day in Japan after visiting the Owaku-Dani Vallery, In Lake Ashi, Hakone we took the train back to the Kyoto Train Station and went to a Maiko Dinner and Show. Now I titled this post Geisha Dinner and Show because our Maiko was almost 6 years in training and it…
On a recent trip to Japan, I was lucky enough to get to see The Sumo Wrestler’s Show. The show was held at The Suma Hall in Hirakuza Osaka on the 10th floor which is part of a huge mall complex. The show was only one hour long but seating began at 6pm where a…
I decided to visit The Miami Design District as part of my stay at the Carillon Miami. I Ubered it there and it was about a $20 dollar ride. What I found out is that The Miami Design District is an area dedicated to innovative fashion, design, architecture and dining experiences. The urban area was…
I went to visit family in North Bay Village, Florida and I decided to stay at the Carillon Miami because of it’s close proximity to my brother’s house. Carillon Miami is located at 6801 Collins Avenue and it’s a great location because it’s across the street from PublixLol(a great supermarket!)and it’s half way between South…
The other evening I went with a friend to see the Pop Up Dinner Theater, a bespoke theatrical dining experience from Suite 524 which was presented by LDV Hospitality and Barlume. Barlume is a restaurant which is located at 900 Broadway and which reflects the sun-soaked flavors of the Mediterranean. Barlume first opened its flagship…
I was delighted to have been invited to a fundraiser for St. Jude Hospital hosted by the Law Firm of Holland & Knight at Williams Sonoma located at 10 Columbus Circle on the ground floor. The event began at 6pm and ended at 8pm and every time someone donated at checkout to St. Jude the…
