On a recent trip to Seychelles, one of the highlights was visiting Vallee de Mai, a primeval palm forest home to the coco de mer, the largest seed in the plant kingdom. It is also home to the endemic black parrot, which unfortunately I did not get to see. Having lived mostly in places that […]
Independence Hall, USA
What do cheesesteaks, Rocky, and the birthplace of America have in common? They are all inextricably linked to the city of brotherly love: Philadelphia. Cheesesteaks are tied to the infamous rivalry between Pat’s and Geno’s, Rocky is tied to the 72 steps leading up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the birthplace of America […]
Hiking to the Hollywood Sign
On our recent trip to LA, Anthea and I really wanted to hike to the Hollywood sign. So when I saw and asked multiple sources, I was told it was about 3 miles round trip from Griffith Observatory to the Hollywood sign. Well, that will be the last time I take directions from anyone from […]