by Fatma AtharUS $1 = Dhs. (Dirham) 3.67“Madam, this is Dhs. 75, it’s hand-crafted,” explained the affable Pilipino lady as I tried on a silver ring with a flower motif and tiny aquamarine stones set on the petals of the flower. … [Read more...] about Half the Price of Dubai — Shopping for Bargains at Sharjah’s Souk Al Arsah Market
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Farm Fresh Fruits and Spices – A Day of Pick-Your-Own Just an Hour Outside of Miami
by Teba OruetaThere's a lot more to southern Florida than South Beach and the Seaquarium. If you're looking for a day spent in the sun and close to nature, you can't beat taking the kids to Homestead, just an hour from central Miami. … [Read more...] about Farm Fresh Fruits and Spices – A Day of Pick-Your-Own Just an Hour Outside of Miami
Tryon, NC – Rural Elegance, Laid-Back Style, and a Tradition of Arts and Horses
by Nadine NaujoksIn a western North Carolina valley, where you might expect to find little at all, sits the surprisingly elegant town of Tryon -- since the mid-1800's a retreat for artists, authors, actors and retired tycoons. Still today, it tempts travelers with a surprising rural elegance. … [Read more...] about Tryon, NC – Rural Elegance, Laid-Back Style, and a Tradition of Arts and Horses
Modern, Eclectic, and Scrumptious Dining: Five Nashville Finds
by Stacey MorrisFried chicken. Cheese grits. Buttery biscuits. And I admit, the food wasn’t the only preconceived notion I had about Music City. … [Read more...] about Modern, Eclectic, and Scrumptious Dining: Five Nashville Finds
Misadventures with Chinese Cucumbers
by Steenie HarveyI’m eyeing my dinner, and all appetite has vanished. Faced with a plate of chunky brown objects, yours might vanish too. Stippled with warts, these culinary relations of what could easily be A Thing From Outer Space have a shudderingly slippery texture. In fact, they’re so slithery it’s almost impossible to capture one with chopsticks. … [Read more...] about Misadventures with Chinese Cucumbers