Beyond enjoying nature, dive into the local culture with a visit to the Selena Museum and the SS Lexington, an aircraft carrier from the Second World War. Those with kids in tow should pay a visit to the Texas State Aquarium along with a refreshingly fun day at the Schlitterbahn Water...
The Bay Area California city of San Jose is one of themost diverse communities in the nation. Considered the hub of the region's Silicon Valley, San Jose also has one of thehighest costs of livingin the country, with median household incomes in the triple digits and significantly higher tha...
Set up by brothers Pedro and Fernando de León and first launched in Spain back in 2017 – they import most of the seafood from here – it’s been taking Abu Dhabi by storm with its refined take on Japanese cuisine, with perfect presentation skills to match. The grilled scallops are parti...
To get here you need to fly to Samui or Surat Thani and then take a ferry. Prices are not so different from other Thai islands. Nice beaches, nature, kitesurfing spot, friendly people, some modern "hippies" living in luxurious places :D I really enjoyed my time here but after 1 month...
Roger W. Smith's writings: personal essays and reminiscences; views; literature; culture; day to day jottings; people and places.
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Whereas I usually take my first week to explore a place Tokyo’s sights just kept on going. I remember ending up in a hidden cocktail bar, a mexican rooftop party with 1 meter margaritas, spending a whole day going only to French places(?), visiting a store that only imported 2nd hand...
Many reside here out of necessity, due to work or university commitments. This is not to say that Warsaw lacks charm or potential; it's just that it takes time to grow on you. The city's culture, like its architecture, is often described as "brutalist", and it can take up to three...