Is a football team reflective of a country’s culture? Is a squad’s play a window into a society’s psyche? There are some interesting coincidences that suggest conclusions can be drawn about a nation’s character by …
It would be an understatement to say that some people take football (or soccer to the uncultured) seriously. Wars have been fought because of the beautiful game, literally. Thus, it would seem that the worst …
In my youth, when the History Channel was airing the same episode of “Victory at Sea” for the umpteenth time (this was when the station actually ran historical documentaries rather than pseudo-science specials), and it …
When it comes to travel and food, I am all about the local dishes. But if you are in a country long enough, eventually, you will get a hankering for something different. In Russia, it …
Bloggers often tout the wonders of new lands. However, travel is a risky business. It exposes you to elements that while seeming benign are in reality extremely dangerous. Yes, the world is full of peril, …