Allen & Sharon Bills San Benito, Texas While visiting our son Richie in Illinois in August of 2014 my husband was helping with roof work when he suddenly lost his footing and fell 12 feet down onto the cement driveway. When I found him he was lying in a pool of blood with a huge […]
‘Tis the season for all things sweet and savory—including eggnog, present at every holiday party. If you’re looking to serve up something unique for this last week of holiday happenings, try this recipe for Costa Rica’s rompope, a different kind of eggnog. It isn’t Christmas in Costa Rica without it, but stateside it’s a unique treat that’s tasty, […]
Mexico has many hidden gems—some more hidden than others—but few shine as brightly as Huatulco, home to myriad bays and dozens of idyllic beaches in the state of Oaxaca (Wah-HA-ka). This Pacific paradise is a tranquil destination coupling primitive charm and natural beauty with amenities such as upscale resorts, shopping (don’t miss the Museum of Oaxacan […]
Lynne Clements –Gainesville, Georgia My husband and I were away from our home in Georgia visiting my family in a remote area of New Brunswick, Canada. While we were there I woke up in the middle of the night and discovered I had no sensation at all on my right side. I had recently been […]
Richard & Rose Strayer Pittsburgh, PA While we were wintering in Florida earlier this year Richard suddenly couldn’t breathe and although he was not in pain we took him to the doctor. An EKG was performed and the doctor told us there was a big change from the EKG from last October and that Richard […]
Known as the “Shrimp Capital of the World”, the port of Mazatlan is a vibrant seaside city that was once the recipient of tons of gold and silver mined from the nearby mountains and is today recuperating its status as a beloved Pacific Coast getaway for thousands of travelers from North America. While most of […]
