Guyanese soup and the sense of smell…how the work of a writer unfolds. A whiff of any Guyanese soup immediately pelts me back in time, right back to 1973. There you will find five-year-old me sitting at the dining table. Blowing into an enamel bowl emanating the mouthwatering scents of …
Travel Vignettes
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This piece is just a little glimpse into Bartica, on the Essequibo River. When you get to Guyana, make sure to add Bartica as one of the places to visit. If you want a great adventure in one of the most beautiful places on earth, then head on down south …
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Oh gosh, I really think my love of travel and adventure started when I was 5 years old, on my very first trip to Bartica, Essequibo, Guyana. Bartica, Essequibo, Guyana, is a town on the left bank of the Essequibo River in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni area. This is where the three …
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“I changed the way the world sees rusk; Kythira Rusk is our unique story because the mere existence of this paradise, the aromatics of this island is a huge part of our story” – Pavlos Koroneos Sifting through the mix to find the purest form of rusk, I heard tell …
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Each dish, although grounded in history was lifted up to a status I could not have imagined for Greek cuisine. Greece was brought to celebratory life in a culinary evolution of the chef’s elevated vision for the culture and history. I always thought going out with a large group to …
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On the long journey to Bawah private Island the 84 feet luxury yacht had ridden the rough waves with defiance as it left sluggish ships miles behind on the Straits of Johor. The captain had manned the vessel through the dark and stormy South China Sea with the skills of …
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My Experience living the Hunter-Gatherer Diet in South America.I decided to try the Hunter-Gatherer Diet in Guyana, South America and ended up learning more than I ever imagined.I was living in the campsite of the house we were building in Silver Hills, off the Linden Highway. We were stationed close …
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Cruising on a green river winding through stunning architecture in Chicago is something not to be ignored when visiting this friendly Midwest city. Chicago, on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, was incorporated as a city in 1837, it is 176 meters above sea level and covers an area of …
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Swaziland adventures started in Maputo, Mozambique, Southern Africa. Tired of the daily grind, tired of the pampered life we lived in the foothills of Alberta, I wanted to see life, feel the teeming blood of humanity. After months of travelling around Southern Africa, I was on my way back from …
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That phrase sums it all up; Everything dope in America starts in Chicago, the most beautiful city in the whole wide world for me. I love her grace and beauty, her diversity. I love the lushness, and the inclusivity Recently I took my umpteenth trip to Chicago. My whole family …
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Visiting Athens Central Market on a Saturday morning is one of the best ways to learn about Greek food and culture. The ancient Agora is still very much a vibrant and thriving part of Greek culture. Athens Central Market is a lively and energetic place where the two central buildings …
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Malaysian food is marinated in history – every dish is a story of the nation, its people and culture. Kuala Lumpur is a must visit place on your list of South Asian countries. Kuala Lumpur is home to 1.8 million other KLites. It is a place where a variety of …