BY JANET STEINBERG No, the following is not a joke… but it could almost be told as one on April Fools’ Day! On April 23,1982, Key West, Florida seceded from the United States of America and formed The Conch Republic. Their motto, along with the Conch Republic...
BY JANET STEINBERG Much is often said about seeing the wondrous sights made by Mother Nature. But don’t neglect to see the wondrous sights made by man. The ingenuity of man has also created some pretty astonishing sights, many of which are destinations unto themselves. The...
BY JANET STEINBERG Every February, as Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air. John Paul Young's song said it best: "Love Is In the air...
BY JANET STEINBERG During travel's post-covid recovery period, a headline in Travel Weekly ("The Travel Industry's Trusted Voice") projected that airlines are expected to set a 4.7 billion passenger record in 2024. My first thoughts after reading that article were: Where on earth are all these...
BY JANET STEINBERG Throughout the past year, my travel articles told of places I've been, foods I tasted, things I did. As the curtain comes down on 2023, please allow me to share with you some of my favorites from 2023. RUN FOR THE ROSES: Whether you...
BY JANET STEINBERG "Namaste”. With palms together in a prayer-like gesture, friendly Thai people may welcome you with that traditional Thai greeting. However, Namaste is not always the ordinary everyday greeting. [caption id="attachment_13174" align="aligncenter" width="200"] THAI BEAUTY GREETS TRAVELERS WITH BANANAS SHE WAS SELLING[/caption] But nothing is ordinary about Bangkok, the...
BY JANET STEINBERG It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. For a few short weeks in November and December, animated store windows around the world come alive with music and dance. Angels are glistening, snowflakes twinkle and shops etched in lights sparkle like diamonds. However,...