Women’s History Month-Women Will Save the Planet!

A month seems inadequate to celebrate the vast and constant contribution that women make to society. So many women are dedicated to the wellbeing of all that I am one hundred percent positive that it will be women banding together that saves our planet! At a recent event sponsored by Visionary Women, Jen and I … Read More

Women’s History Month-Introducing a Thai Restauranteur

As our excursion to Thailand is drawing to a close and Women’s History Month begins, we would like to introduce you to Amphai Kanawong, a restauranteur and entrepreneur from Northern Thailand. She owns Northern Thai Food Club, a restaurant which features regional cuisine from the area of Thailand she’s from. This casual 12 seat restaurant … Read More

Muay Thai Tough Girls

  Our exploration of Thailand continues but for something truly different, Jen and I had a lesson in Muay Thai, the martial arts system of Thailand. Muay Thai is referred to as “The Art of Eight Limbs.” It is a full body contact sport where the arms and legs are used as weapons. The sport … Read More

Buddhist “Five” Commandments

The religion of Thailand is Buddhism which 90-95% of the population practices. The largest Buddhist temple in Los Angeles is Wat Thai Temple in North Hollywood. The temple serves Buddhists from all communities but a majority of the members are from Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. The monk who gave us a tour was warm, kind … Read More

Moroccan Entertainment-Belly Dancing with Friends

Belly dancing is often the form of entertainment at Moroccan restaurants in the United States because of course it is a very sensual form of dance. While belly dancing is popular in the United States, its origin is from the Middle East and North Africa. Egypt is considered the mecca of belly dancing but other … Read More

Resolutions for the Roaring 2020’s!

  So begins a new year, a new decade and we’re committed to making this “the roaring 2020’s” the best decade ever! Our cultural adventures resume next week, Morocco in Los Angeles. Until then, we wish you abundance in all blessings: health in body, mind and spirit, prosperity in all your worldly affairs and loads … Read More