The Bahamas is best known as a Caribbean tourist destination but actually, it’s not, see No.6 on this list. In sports, in international relations, in its wildlife, and geography The Bahamas is unique. Don’t believe me? Keep reading to see what I mean. Here are 11 facts that you probably didn’t know: 1. The Underground Railroad It […]
June 3, 2018 by 1 Comment
Learning a New Language After 40
Many of us over the age of forty remember the boring, endless repetition of our first foreign language classes. The “Amo, Amas, Amat” chant from my grade 7 (form 1) Latin class still ring in memory, more than 35 years later. Some of us excelled at learning, while others dreaded the Spanish/French class. If you […]
April 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
From The Bahamas to Norway. What I Learned About Tourism.
Way back when, somewhere between the first and second time bell-bottom jeans became fashionable, I made a Bucket List. On that list, I put three places I wanted to reach before the age of 50. They were Alaska, Japan, and Norway. The list also says that I must learn to play a musical instrument or […]
August 4, 2016 by 1 Comment
Five Tips for Learning to Surf after 40
This is a guest post from Jay Recinto from Warm Winds Surf Shop on Rhode Island. While I’m an avid snorkeler, I’ve never tried surfing but I’m willing to listen to what an expert says on the topic. Here’s Jay. There’s a saying that, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” A lot of middle-aged men […]
September 9, 2012 by 2 Comments
How I Spent My Summer Vacation (Sharks, Travel, Money)
The Sharks. Shark Week on the Discovery Channel is almost one long advertisement for Stuart Cove at the western end of New Providence in The Bahamas. The popular tourist attraction has hosted dozens of celebrities (Matt Damon, Tom Hanks, Mike Rowe, Prince Harry) and been used as the set for many movies (Casino Royale, Wet […]
