After nineteen years, Ashley and I finally made it back to Thailand. In 1995, we split our time between an environmental NGO and a university biology department in the southern provinces of Trang and Songkhla, but had never had the time, money, and opportunity to get back until now.

Florida Culture for the Week of January 13, 2014 by Josh Garrick

Jan 13 to 18 – Pip-Squeak: An Anti-Bullying Magic Show

Are you ready to plan your next adventure? I have an irresistible one for you. Spending summer on holidays to Turkey is the best destination for fantastic beaches, ancient history, and exciting resort cities. Prepare to step into a magical new world.

The magic of Istanbul

Peru is one of the best places on Earth for enjoying the outside - mountains, fresh air, beautiful scenery, blue skies, and more.  There are so many things to do! My mom and I spent a lot of time in Cusco sitting on a bench in the Plaza de Armas concentrating on our Spanish homework, enjoying the people watching and colorful flowers, instead of sitting inside.

Want to make the most delicious chocolate, ever? You'd be surprised at this - it's got dark chocolate, sea salt (naturally), candied ginger, and... pomegranate?! Yes! I, too, was skeptical when I first saw this recipe at the New York Times food section (I've adapted their recipe, in this article).

New York City is the city of dreams, lights, and busyness. People who live in the city aren’t known to be particularly nice to tourists – it’s just a fact. Here are some ways tips to surviving NYC - and making your trip enjoyable.

Florida Culture for the Week of January 6, 2014 by Josh Garrick

Jan 8 to 12 – Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Peru is an amazing place, with so many food choices, culture, and things to do! Here are just 9 of the endless things to do in Peru, with links to great resources so you can explore more.

We are back at it again!

You don’t need the Doctor to travel back in time while you’re visiting Rhodes, a Greek island that is famous for its beaches, cuisine, and history.