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JFK-FCO: My Return to Rome
My second flight of 2012 was a non-stop nine hour flight across the pond to my current city of residence, Rome. After one month in the US, I was heading back “home”, whatever that means. Part of me missed the…
Tags: Alitalia, Flight, Italy, Musings, Rome
February 4, 2012
Just Ask: Waived Baggage Fees
The introduction of baggage fees in the US domestic market took all of us by surprise when it started several years ago. A trend that started with European low-cost airlines jumped the pond and made it to your favorite standard…
Tags: Baggage Fees, Flight, Jetsetter Imperatives, travel tips
January 30, 2012
World Economic Forum Davos 2012: Ensuring Food Security
Watch live streaming video from worldeconomicforum at livestream.com During the last week, private and public sector leaders, along with government representatives from around the world met for the annual World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos to discuss economic problems in…
Tags: Agriculture, Davos, Development, Musings, World Economic Forum
January 29, 2012
Uniquely Italian: A Round of Applause
If you ever fly into or out of Italy or have the pleasure of sharing a plane with mostly Italians you will always hear a round of applause upon landing. As much traveling as I have done, I have never…
Worth 1,000 Words: Hope
For me, when i think about the concept of hope the first thoughts that come to mind are the people that I met while i was in Benin. These pictures represent hope. When you look into the eyes of children,…
Tags: 1000 Words, Africa, Benin, Musings, photography
Book Review: Little Bee
A year and a half ago ago, a friend imparted a gift to me, “You must read Little Bee.” No she did not give me the book she simply gave the command. Chris Cleve’s Little Bee is a story that…
January 15, 2012
It’s Always Sunny in Rome
Stealing this blog post title from the title of an American sitcom (which I have yet to watch, but is in my queue), I immediately felt this way upon landing in Rome after my month long exile. I haven’t written…
Worth 1,000 Words: Entebbe, Uganda
These pictures were taken in 2005 at the Entebbe Zoo in Uganda. This pregnant monkey stole the apple she is eating from a small boy who also had plans to snack.
Tags: 1000 Words, Africa, Entebbe, Uganda
January 9, 2012
My Goals for 2012
Another day another year! 2011 flew by super fast and now 2012 is upon us. This year is bound to be full of travel, new experiences, new friendships, strengthening of old friendships and enjoying life as I best can.…
Tags: Musings
On American Travel to Africa
“There is also limited interest in Africa among US citizens and the business community. Of the 30.3 million American tourists who traveled abroad in 2009, only 4% went to Africa.” According to the US Department of Commerce, as quoted in…
Tags: Africa, Musings, Tourism, Travel
January 5, 2012
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Sailing after dreams
It is rare that I ask people to support my friends, but I must ask you to support the project of a fellow nomad whom I have had the pleasure of knowing for 16 years. Nia Mora-Moynihan has been sailing
Detroit Day 11: American Independance Day
Since I am rarely home for holidays, I usually reserve them for family. I went to three different barbeques and had a great time at each one, eating more food than I should and spending time with family and friends.
Detroit Day 10: Celebrating Another Year of Life
First Stop: Wild Wednesdays As I do every Wednesday I went to Super Greenland in Dearborn to get lots of cheap fruits and vegetables. If you haven’t been there yet, I strongly suggest you pay them a visit next week
Detroit Day 9: Back to Life
Rise and Shine: 7:30am Today’s Forecast: Overcast and slightly depressing Fitness: I am finally back at it and focused on dropping the American pounds that I added in the last two weeks. With all my summer travel it will be
Detroit Day 8: The Catch Up
Rise and Shine: 9:15am Today’s Forecast: Endless rain Today was reserved as a day of rest. After a pretty hectic two weeks back in the states, involving a funeral, a trip to Atlanta and Katie’s visit to Detroit, I was
Detroit Day 7: Sunday Funday
Rise and Shine: 9:34am (it was very painful to wake up) Today’s Forecast: Summer perfection First Stop: Grand Trunk Pub One thing I absolutely love about America is BRUNCH!! Ok, what I really love is the idea of managing Saturday’s