Saigon Saigon Bar, Vietnam
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/saigon-saigon-bar-vietnam-3853 March 25, 2010 The anticipation of drinking and dining at the legendary rooftop Saigon Saigon Bar in the Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City evoked such a rush of emotions that it was difficult to get my head and heart around the paradox and implications of this place historically, and at present, as …. Read More
Ristorante Beccari, Merdeka Palace – Kuching, Borneo, Malaysia
CigarAficionado.com 2010 After eating only local exotic Malaysian cuisine at outdoor and open-air restaurants for several days in Borneo, a steamy land only a few degrees north of the equator, I discovered an oasis of other world flavors at the regal Merdeka Palace Hotel. The experience soothed the spirit and literally cooled the body.The Merdeka …. Read More
Back to Borneo: A Multi- Ethnic Natural Paradise
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/all-others/borneo-malaysia/borneo-malaysia December, 2009 A World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship (WAITGC) event took me back to Borneo. Within minutes of arriving at the Grand Magherita Hotel, action on the Sarawak River captured my attention. I wandered outside into a cheering throng of thousands lining the riverbank to watch colorfully clad competitors paddling brightly adorned traditional tribal …. Read More
Meandering Through Maritime Nova Scotia Discovering Golf and Lifestyle Treasures
November, 2009 http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/canada/nova-scotia In my younger days, traveling and freedom were synonymous. With fewer restrictions, carefree travel produced wonderful discoveries. During a recent trip to Nova Scotia, I did just that. Rather than schedule everything ahead of time I took more time to explore and gained a fresh perspective of the province, a place I …. Read More
Discovering the Stuff of Dreams Atlantic Canada’s Newfoundland and Labrador
November, 2009 http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/canada/atlantic-canada-newfoundland-laborador Arriving in Port aux Basque, Newfoundland on Marine Atlantic’s Vision Ferry–a five to six hour sail from Nova Scotia—it’s not hard to summon up the wonder the Vikings must have felt when they first settled in this vast region in 986. The vastness remains–Newfoundland and Labrador are populated by 500,000 people and …. Read More
Going Green at the Algarve’s Oceanico Resorts: Environmental Sustainable Portugal Golf and Travel
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/all-others/algarves-oceanico-resorts-portugal July, 2009 Going green, in environmental as well as golf terms, is nothing new to Europe, and the opportunities in the Algarve region of southern Portugal are more plentiful and varied than ever before. Oceanico Group’s golf and residential contributions are enhancing efforts that look well into the future. The green revival is first …. Read More
Don Sebastião Restaurant, Portugal
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/don-sebasti%C3%A3o-restaurant-portugal-3545 June 29, 2009 A recent peregrination brought me to the harbor of Lagos in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Seabird calls—sharp cackling Herring Gulls, piercing shrills of Common Terns and the deep cacophony of Great Black-Back Gulls—mingled with seaside scents and vistas along the shoreline. Sensory stimulus is the first impression of this …. Read More
Cutthroats and Golf: Teton High
The Teton valley is beautiful. Left: Waterfalls are scattered throughout the property along the cart paths and walking trails; Right: Historic Rammell Barn on the 15th hole preserves the history of the of the farmlands from which Headwaters Golf Course was cut; Center: the #10, par-3. Photos by: Mark Whitright http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/northwest-usa/idaho/tetons-idaho-wyoming April, 2009 Keats wrote, …. Read More
Wastewater Challenge in Indianapolis Infill Project
Sustainable Land Development Today, 2009 Compact infill development is a trend throughout the country and central to an alternative wastewater solution project in Indiana as well. Weak housing sales and downturn in construction have given rise to a demand for single family detached housing close to downtown. The economically driven housing decline has caused builders …. Read More
“Go With The Flo” …Enjoying Bedford Springs Resort with a non-golfing spouse
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/northeast-usa/go-with-the-flo-at-bedford-springs-resort March, 2009 Couples who enjoy traveling together are often challenged if one loves golf and the other doesn’t play at all. The time necessary to lavish adoration on the links or the partner can create potential disquietude. What’s the solution to this dilemma that is more common than you might think? Selecting a golf …. Read More