For sports fans, the years don’t get any better than 2018. With the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games behind us and the FIFA World Cup about to kick off in Russia, international sports events exemplify the best in humanity through competition…
In 1990, Cuban artist Salvador Gonzáles Escalona began painting the depressing urban exterior of his little apartment in the dangerous Cayo Hueso neighborhood. The self-taught artist had travelled the world living and creating art from northern Europe to North America…
There is no better time to go to Cuba. And there is no better place for a photographer. Each November I lead a small-group photography workshop to Havana, Cuba. The next one is coming up soon! November 3-10, 2018. Sign…
There is nothing more exciting than exploring the alleys, nightlife and historical monuments of a new city. From medieval city-walled metropolises to sporting capital, through maritime wonders, we have selected our favorite European cities to visit in 2018. Check them…
The elegant heart of the Mediterranean, Palma is proof that Majorca is much more than just a beach destination. Although a popular tourist destination for decades, it is now drawing in a new type of visitor; those attracted by its…
Palma, the capital city of Mallorca, Spain, has long been a destination for the rich and famous. Since the early 1800s, celebs have flocked to Palma, and that includes such names as Chopin and George Sand. Times have changed Palma…
Some like to say that Cuba is a country lost in time. Or suspended in time. That, of course, is silly. Watching Cubans Facebook and send pictures to each other on their smart phones will quickly cure you of any…
Chaos of Hard Clay is Published! Somewhere within the fits of reason that assailed her, Sunny caught a glimpse of the boy. There, between the sleeping and the dreaming, she knew she always would. “I saw him again.” “Oh?” The…
In November 2017 President Trump changed the travel rules to Cuba. As with most things that come from the Trump Administration, there was a whole lot of bluster and very little bite. Still, there are some things to be aware…
There is a scene in the incredible and heartbreaking Cuban movie “Viva” where the father of Jesús, the main character, visits an old Havana boxing gym. When I saw the movie I thought: Wow! THAT is a place I’ve got…
Abdel was stressed. He hadn’t caught anything in two days and his wife had yelled at him in the morning. “This is my vacation,” he said. He was sarcastic and bitter. “It is also my working mornings, my working evenings…
Source: Pexels From customer service chatbots to virtual personal assistants to self-driving vehicles, artificial intelligence and machine learning is fast becoming a mainstream solution to everyday challenges. So, it was only a matter of time before scientists started enlisting its…
