In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina smashed into a heavily populated part of the USA, specifically the city of New Orleans in the state of Louisiana. The city was ruined. Over 1,100 people died. Known as the “Crescent City”, the city of New Orleans, in the US state of Louisiana, had a population of just under half a mil… Read More


Don’t be misled – a “last minute cruise” can actually be booked 90 days in advance. But booking at the last moment can be an advantage as sometimes the cruise lines will try to fill their unsold cabins by offering them at a cheaper rate. Provided you have the time and are flexible with your … Read More


If you are considering a trip that will offer adventure beyond your wildest dreams, perhaps an African safari tour is for you. In Swahili, safari means journey, but today the word has become associated with adventure, exploration and amazing sights and sounds. There are a number of African safari tours that you can… Read More


Ciara Harris feels love and kinship for people everywhere, not only with her own family, nationality, or group. Finding similarities and making links between people from differing backgrounds or with different perspectives is a gift of hers. Tenderhearted and sympathetic to an unusual degree, Ciara Har… Read More