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What’s so great about London. And not. – Black Cabs
Black Cabs easily make my list of London’s Seven Wonders. Black cabs are everywhere to be found. They are fast. They are highly comfortable. And of course, the drivers are dazzlingly knowledgeable. I do love the moment I step into the back of the cab effortlessly, keeping nearly horizontal as if into a horse carriage. […]
Culture, History, Media, Politics
Does Putin have to Die: Interview with Ilya Ponomarov Episode 6
This article is the transcript of a live ‘interview’ show done regularly by journalist Gregg Stebben and Ilya Ponomarev, the only member of the Russian Parliament to vote against Putin in the annexation of Crimea and now a Russian dissident and Ukraine supporter. Please excuse any transcript errors in this article. Gregg: So I’m gonna […]
California Storm Chasing – Mendocino Style
Almost every year in January, my wife and I spend a long weekend at the Heritage House, on the coast just south of Mendocino California. This is a rugged section of the northern California coast with lots of cliffs, caves, and small beaches in the coves. We ‘discovered’ the Heritage House about 15 years ago. […]
Prince Harry denies he and Markle ever accused the royalty of racism. Is there racism in the royal family or not?
So back in 2021, the tabloids had a field day when Meghan Markle and Harry (prince of Wales) did an interview with Oprah Winfrey and opened up about how racist the royal family is. She has had a difficult time since joining the family because of the bias she was usually subjected to due to […]
Great innovations in travel: The suitcase
Packing for a trip means packing a suitcase, right? Well, not always. Or to put it differently, the suitcase was not always around. And who invented it? Louis Vuitton is generally credited for it. He was a young man then, in the 1850s. Famous already, as he held a job as an official trunk-maker and […]
My favorite street in Paris – Rue Montorgueil
Paris is full of iconic landmarks and ‘must see’ places and ‘must do’ activities. I lived part time in Paris for for a few years, So friends often ask me what they should spend time seeing and doing, I always add one ‘surprise’ to their itinerary – rue Montorgueil. Highlights: It feels like a Paris […]
Brasil X Argentina – We have more in common than we think.
Football is a vital part of Brazilian culture; for me, it’s the most important. But, along with football comes rivalry, which makes the passion of those who love the game even bigger. But before talking about the similarities of Brazil’s biggest rival, we have to clarify: We are way better and more significant than they […]
The United Arab Emirates is not only the luxury of Dubai you see on Instagram
In 2020 I left Rio de Janeiro, my hometown, to go to the Middle East for the first time. I had never experienced a true Arabian environment. I knew I had an adventure ahead of me. Since I was young, I have had a passion for discovering different places and cultures, so I was determined […]
Celebrity, Culture, Media, Movie critic
“Spirited” movie review
Sean Anders directed “Spirited” is absolutely the new “Go-To” Holiday Season/Christmas movie. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell (who I absolutely loathed in the movie Elf – talk about chewing the scenery) and, the always wonderful Octavia Spencer. A full-blown, over-the-top (I mean this as a huge compliment) musical version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” […]
Celebrity, Culture, Media, Movie critic
“The People We Hate at the Wedding” movie review
“The People We Hate at the Wedding” introduces us to a new genre of movie, “The Raunch-Com”! And I for one am a huge fan. Not just because it stars Allison Janney, Kristen Bell and Ben Platt but because it is so over-the-top funny, raunchy (delightful use of the F-bomb and adult scenes) and poignant […]
Celebrity, Culture, Movie critic
“The Fabelmans” movie review
Fasten your seatbelts as here we go with my review of “The Fabelmans”, Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical paean (some like the word homage better) to his adolescence and family. I so wanted to love this film, but alas, I came away only liking it at a 3 out of 5 stars level. Michelle Williams as Mitzi […]
Culture, History, Media, Politics
Does Putin have to Die: Interview with Ilya Ponomarov Episode 5
Does Putin have to Die: Interview with Ilya Ponomarov Episode 5 This article is the transcript of a live ‘interview’ show done regularly by journalist Gregg Stebben and Ilya Ponomarev, the only member of the Russian Parliament to vote against Putin in the annexation of Crimea and now a Russian dissident and Ukraine supporter. Please […]
