Kiawah Island is a rare creature that combines the look and feel of a remote barrier island with all of the amenities and luxuries of planned resort community. Although known for its boundless recreational pursuits in and around the waters of the Atlantic, it has never been easier to escape into your own private paradise when you stay in a vacation...  Read More »

One of the best modes of transport for exploring the island is a motorbike. These can be hired at numerous shops across the island and although taxis are available, this is the way to travel. Despite some of the roads being a little nerve-racking, with patches of gravel, sharp bends and hills al commonplace, if you take your time and remain cautious,...  Read More »

Oregon’s coast is known as a treasure trove of pristine beaches – some of the cleanest in the world. Then there’s the Nehalem Bay area, on the northern coast, with its legends of buried treasure around tiny Manzanita, possibly sequestering the real thing in its thick envelope of slightly mysterious forest. It’s an area that seems...  Read More »

February’s a little bit away, but I thought I’d write a bit about it anyway. {Photo Credit terren in Virginia } 1. I’m going to Chicago for the first time – YAY! 2 Here is the original post:  What I Want to do in February  Mail this postAKPC_IDS += "2647,";Popularity: 20% [?]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What I Want to...  Read More »

I have been making new international recipes as part of the self-imposed projects associated with my new blog. It’s a lot of fun. So far, I’ve tried Hungarian Goulash, Chicken Paprika, Butter Cookies, Feijoada, and two types of Meat Pies. See more here:  The Flavors of a Place  Mail this postAKPC_IDS += "2649,";Popularity: 17% [?]SHARETHIS.addEntry({...  Read More »