Spring, or printemps, is an ideal time of the year to visit the French Riviera where people are feeling invigorated with the start of longer days after daylight savings moved the… Read More
Spring, or printemps, is an ideal time of the year to visit the French Riviera where people are feeling invigorated with the start of longer days after daylight savings moved the… Read More
Flatulist
You’ve got to make the most of what little talent you have, I always say. For those who are saddled with (or is it blessed) with excess wind and some muscle control, there i… Read More
Boston Bread Riots – 1710 to 1713
I have always associated Boston with tea and the locals’ ill-conceived idea that they could make a decent cuppa by pouring the leaves into the… Read More
My name is Artemis, and my humans call me The Luckiest Cat in Greece.
It was my birthday recently. No-one knows exactly when I was born, but I’m officially two years old! And what a y… Read More
This is the third instalment extracted from The Brittle Sea a romantic drama by Tom Kane.
Once again it’s a first draft so if you find the odd type, let me know.
You can read the first… Read More
As with these words from Renoir, visiting the French Riviera can only be felt by experiencing it, going to see the same landscapes that attracted famous painters, dining at the same restaur… Read More
The French Riviera isn’t well-known for its islands, yet just a stone’s throw from the glitz and glamour of Cannes and Saint Tropez lie tranquil archipelagos of exceptional Medi… Read More
It is hard to overestimate the effect the heartbreaking landscapes and light of the French Riviera had on some of the world’s great artists. Monet and Matisse, Picasso, Signac and Cha… Read More
One of the best ways to experience a yacht charter destination is immersing yourself into its gastronomic pleasures – regional food, good wine, harvest festivals and local markets. On… Read More
Everybody knows that Maldives is a paradise for those who want to enjoy some peace and quiet. This is a wonderful place with stunning views, white sand beaches and deep azure waters. The Ma… Read More
A pensioner has successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a kayak for the third time after more than 100 days at sea.
Aleksander Doba, 70, completed his transatlantic journey on S… Read More
A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars by Yaba Badoe (eProof) - A powerful, haunting, contemporary debut that steps seamlessly from the horrors of people-trafficking to the magic of African folklore, by… Read More
Excerpt from the book Animals Evolution Avoided. This book describes 40 animals that ought to exist but don’t, because I made them up.
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The Spectacled Squid is rarely… Read More
The SS Morro Castle received its name from the towering fortress that guards Havana Bay.
The massive ocean liner set sail on its final voyage in August 1930 from New York t… Read More
"Plastic lasts more than a lifetime, and that’s the problem" PBS NewsHour 9/25/2018ExcerptSUMMARY: Around the world, waves of plastic are washing ashore and clogging landfills.&n… Read More
Both Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics tell us a photon is massless particle that moves through space. However, they tell us nothing about how a particle ca… Read More
"In Normandy, gratitude and grief ahead of D-Day’s 75th anniversary" PBS NewsHour 6/5/2019ExcerptSUMMARY: In 1944, thousands of Allied soldiers landed on five different beaches i… Read More
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I’m not the biggest fan of crafting titles, mostly due to the open-ended approach to gameplay. Not to say I only enjoy linear engagements — instead, I prefer… Read More
Selkies Image for ConnollyCove (Image Source: Flickr – Siegfried Rabanser)Perhaps one of the most notable mythical sea creatures in Irish and Scottish legends are the Selkies who are a… Read More
‘What did you do for your birthday?’ I was asked the other day.
‘Well,’ I said, trying to sound casual, ‘after a champagne breakfast in my luxury Caribbean cond… Read More
[Note: this article on exploring Mallorca for the first time was first published in 2014 but has since been updated. However some details might have changed.]
To get my bearings on my first… Read More
” Last weekend break at a garage sale I was carrying a box as well as tripped. Not only did I keep my equilibrium and also not drop, I really did not even drop package. This w… Read More
It is possible, as this article will show that a standing wave in space-time is responsible for a photon.
A standing waves are created within a medium when the vibration frequency of the sou… Read More
You have never truly seen the French Riviera, until you have seen it from the sea – that stupendous view of towering Alps and red-rock hills rising up above the blue-green Med, all in… Read More
In the late 19th century Britain held a foreign policy known as ‘Splendid Isolation.’ It has always seemed a fitting name for a luxury private yacht (MY Splendid Isolation, anyo… Read More
“It’s been a long voyage . . .in fact, the longest I’ve ever made. And the sight of land will be a pleasure for us all.”
The long voyage across the Pacific took… Read More
On April 1st the Mink got under way with the U.S.S. San Pedro and the rest of its convoy and sailed toward Seeadler Harbor in the Admiralty Islands. The harbor was located on the north side… Read More
Today is Memorial Day, and it is an even more somber holiday than usual: instead of attending backyard barbecues and opening swimming pools, many Americans continue to reel from the COVID-19… Read More
The Mink dropped anchor in Biak’s Mokmer Harbor on September 2 and discharged diesel fuel there until the 5th. At some point during that time Elmer left the ship and went ashore. It ha… Read More
On December 27, Elmer sent his parents his latest – and last – Christmas menu from the Mink’s official holiday dinner. It contained the usual fare: roast turkey, candied sw… Read More
The Mink remained in San Pedro Bay throughout November, where it continued to refuel ships as part of the 77.7.2 Task Force. On the 9th it replenished its own cargo with 277,788 gallons of d… Read More
A month after V-E Day, it was business as usual in the Pacific. The work to defeat Japan continued unabated, isolated from the celebrations and culminations unfolding a continent away in Eur… Read More
Even though Billie Joe Armstrong wrote this song about losing his father at the age of 10, the song has been reinterpreted in a variety of ways, including within its own music video. After… Read More
TOP 16 Things to Do in the Maldives 2021
1. Visit Male
Male, the capital of the Maldives, is densely compressed onto an island of about two square kilometers (1.25 square miles). It’s… Read More
Sahl Hashish is a famous spot located on the coast of the Red Sea about 25 km south of Hurghada, Egypt. It is a small town with 6 major tourist resorts and more than 14 hotels; Baron, Old Pa… Read More
The Pacific Northwest is one of the most picturesque places in the U.S. It is filled with snow covered mountains, dense forests and crystal clear lakes. As one of the more untouched areas of… Read More
Imagine sailing on a historic ship off the mid-coast of Maine. All around you are white clapboard houses, tiny islands and tall Maine pines setting the scene. You relax on the schooner, taki… Read More
Are you a senior citizen or a retired person looking for travel discounts? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll share some great tips on how to get deals on… Read More
City Experiences, a leading provider of world-class experiential travel offerings, is redefining how guests see the world with its expanded one-of-a-kind travel experiences across major glo… Read More
Every ancient civilization had its ancient gods and goddesses, and here we discuss the ancient gods of the different nations from around the world.
Celtics Deities
The Celtic spiritual… Read More
Learn about the Biggest Animals on Earth
What do you know about the biggest animals on earth? Do you know who animals are and what types of animals they are? Animals are classified into v… Read More
It is officially Summer, which means it is time to come up with a well-thought-out escape plan to some cool and breezy beach destination where you can take a much-needed break from the routi… Read More
Black palm cockatoo are the only cockatoos that display entirely dark plumage. They are also among the largest parrots although their size and wingspan vary greatly between subspecies… Read More
Dalí beside André Breton with the Surrealists.
Salvador Dalí and religion never made a good fit. It is hardly surprising, then, that in 1935, aged thirty-one, Dalí… Read More
The Elizabethan Era marks a significant phase in the history of Great Britain. It existed between 1558 and 1603, and historians classify it as the golden age in the country’s history… Read More
A 34-body migrant wash-up has been reported in Libya in the past five days, as people attempt to reach Europe. The bodies were recovered from the coast of western Libya and it is believed th… Read More
The USS Lewis B. Puller support ship has arrived off the coast of Port Sudan, as pressure builds to evacuate citizens from the country. The Pentagon has deployed two ships to Sudan to facili… Read More
Have you ever wondered about the life of turtles? Here are five terrific facts about turtles.
A closeup of a green sea turtle swimming underwaterTurtles for Kids Fact Number 1: They are R… Read More
Aswan, a jewel nestled in the heart of Egypt, is a testament to time, bridging the gap between the ancient and modern world. Steeped in history and culture, Aswan is home to significant arch… Read More
An Aussie beachgoer found a charcoal and white-coloured Stokes's sea snake washed up on Sunshine Beach in Noosa. The snake measured between 1.2 to 1.3 meters in size and had a big open wound… Read More