FOODIE REVIEW: III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE

Nadirah’s Perspective:

As my birthday month of June came and went so quickly, I wanted to take the time to reflect on an awesome restaurant here in Chicago, III Forks Prime Steakhouse. I was introduced to this place when my wonderful husband decided to throw me a surprise birthday dinner/party with the secret assistance of my beautifully spirited best friend, Telesha.  I’m still plotting my payback! Now I will admit that you may find it a bit challenging when trying to locate it by way of Map Quest, Google, etc. The best way I know how to describe the route is “head to the Lower Wacker Car Pound and make a right at the corner.” I’m sure some of you know where that horrid car dungeon is located thanks to the lovely hospitality from the City of Chicago, should you find that your meter has ran out or there is no signage posted where you parked your car… excuse me as I digress.  Anyhoo, the address is 333 East Benton Place, Suite 208, which means that it is situated on the corner across from a park within the confinement of what looks to be a warehouse of stores structurally encased by glass.  Please keep in mind that they do offer valet service right on the corner to alleviate the hassle of searching for rare or nonexistent street parking (remember the infamous car pound is right across the park).    

Greeted warmly by our hostess, we were escorted thorough the dining area of polished hard wood floors and white linen tables until we were seated in the rear area by a beautiful black enclosed fireplace that was adjacent to the floor to ceiling windows that offered a scenic view of neighbors congregating in the park for an evening of yoga---a ploy to keep me away from the view of the front door.  Our waiter, Mike was very attentive and funny.  He presented me with a “Birthday Cake Martini” (later learned that my girlfriend sent it to me) that tasted exactly like a sweet birthday cake that was infused with a barrel of liquor. One of those drinks that sneaks up on you after you leave the table, YEAH!!!  After giving us a detailed rundown on the menu, I decided on the III Forks Salad (consisted of mixed greens, granny smith apples, pecans, feta cheese, with a vinaigrette dressing), Filet Mignon Oscar Style (topped with crab meat), Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce, and Sautéed Spinach. I’m not overly exaggerating when I say that everything tasted delicious. When I ate the III Forks salad, I immediately wanted to share… and NADIRAH DOESN’T SHARE FOOD! The crunch of fresh greens, sweet/sour taste of the apple, meaty texture of the pecans, and the creamy taste of the feta cheese created a flavorful and fulfilling salad. I had to force myself to stop eating it, just so I would maintain my appetite for the rest of my meal.

When the main entrée arrived, the plate appeared as a simple work of art (I tried to include a photo below but I already started to eat the entree).  The first bite revealed the perfect medium-well filet that was moist and well-seasoned with pepper.  The jumbo lump crab meat immediately became my steak sauce.  Every slice of beef was met with crab and a little swirl of the hollandaise sauce… OMG, I’M HUNGRY AGAIN.    Let’s not forget the spears of asparagus and sautéed spinach which was a great complement to the meal.  I could literally taste the butter and garlic that was infused within the spinach.  I honestly could have eaten the spinach by itself as a meal.  I probably wouldn’t have a friend to talk to afterward but I wouldn’t care! I must also mention that the wait staff rotates around the room with unlimited dishes of sliced tomatoes and grilled green onions to enhance your meal.

In general, I had a wonderful dining experience that any foodie would greatly appreciate. A welcoming hostess, an attentive manager, an entertaining waiter, a delectable meal created by a talented chef… what more could a birthday girl ask for?!  

FYI, I had the privilege of meeting and chatting with the Executive Chef Clark Grant, who was very personable and made sure that we were comfortable and thoroughly enjoying ourselves on the rooftop.  Keep doing what you are doing Clark because you are truly gifted in the culinary arts.  We will definitely be back at III Forks!  J   

Troy’s Perspective:

III Forks Prime Steakhouse is a Chicago gem that you must experience. Unfortunately, if unfamiliar with the area, the address is hard to find. Once the place is found, you are welcomed to a spectacular experience. I surprised my wife with dinner and the presence of her close friends. Our experience was 1^st class. Reservations were made ahead of time for her friends to surprise my wife after dinner on the rooftop for drinks.

From the beginning, the ambiance was one of modern décor with Midwest flair. Prices were moderate, but as we all know, “you pay for quality.” My wife and I had to sit in the back next to the fireplace so my wife would not recognize her friends as they made their way to the rooftop for her birthday surprise. By the time we ate, our meal was impressive and service was 5-Star. Due to the look of satisfaction and pure joy from every bite my wife took, I was pleased that she was enjoying her birthday meal. The highlight of the evening was surely going to the rooftop after we ate dinner to meet her friends. The environment of III Forks’ rooftop and the scenery of downtown Chicago is a sight to behold. Just remember that the option of eating on the rooftop is available which is great for any occasion. Once we arrived on the rooftop, my wife’s friends welcomed her with a greeting of “surprise!” As we enjoyed our evening, we were introduced to the exceptional chef, Clark Grant. This man is brilliant at his craft and quite humorous as well. Overall, are experience was one to remember and I can’t wait to go back. III forks is truly is a hidden treasure that if in Chicago it is a necessity that you enjoy the gratifying taste that your pallet is sure to enjoy along with the alluring downtown landscape. 

The Birthday Girl With Her Loving Husband

Welcome to III Forks Prime Steakhouse!

III Forks Salad

What's left of my entree!

Executive Chef Clark Grant

THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH AND FITNESS

Nadirah’s Perspective

I was at a recent doctor’s appointment and starting chit-chatting with an older woman sitting across from me.  She talked about her health problems and gave in great detail her latest health scare.  However, what I really found interesting was the fact that she was more disturbed by the fact that she had previously lost about 15 or 20 pounds and because of illness, she was fearful that she may have gained that weight back.  Immediately, I felt her pain!  I believe we have all been there… work hard to lose 5 pounds in two - three weeks but gain 8 pounds by the following weekendL.  So why do we punish ourselves with remorse, guilt, worry, and shame over our backsliding? Because we know that we should have put that delicious double bacon cheeseburger down, passed on the second helping of anything smothered in gravy, ignored the ice cream truck with his pied piper music blaring through the area, grabbed cool water versus that cold pop, or ate an apple versus the apple pie ala mode after dinner.    OMG, NOW I’M HUNGRY!!!!!!

Anyhoo, the point that I’m getting to is that some (can’t speak for all) people want to achieve a healthier lifestyle.  Let me reiterate lifestyle because it’s not just about going on a diet and sticking to it.  It’s about eating healthier, exercising (any activity), health care, and overall mental/spiritual/emotional well-being.  Not to brag, but I’m often mistaken to be in my early twenties but only after I lost 25 pounds and really took notice and corrected what I was eaten and placing on my body and hair (chemical-laded lotions, potions, and sprays) on a daily basis.  This enclosed video below was filmed late October of 2011 and can give you a better idea of my past and present weight and lifestyle transformation.

Please understand that I am not on my pulpit, waving a finger, and accosting people about what they should do with their bodies and time.  What I am expressing is the need to make the time to take a closer look at where you are physically/emotionally, question whether you are happy and draft a positive and healthy goal list of what you want your physical/emotional appearance to reflect within yourself and to others in the near future.  For myself, I want to live a happy and energetic life by traveling the world, while periodically indulging in exotic foods.  To successfully achieve that, I know I have to take time to make the brief but necessary sacrifices to reap the rewards during vacationing season.  Besides that, I also know that I am deeply concern about this abnormal wide-spread diagnosis of CANCER, HEART DISEASE, ALZHIMERS, DIABETES, etc.   I prefer to be an advocate in the fight against these potentially grave medical conditions and not an active or expired statistic. 

Just Remember: 

Share the knowledge and not the consistently large plates of unhealthy foods!!!

Troy’s Perspective

Before

As I mature by the day, I have come to truly understand that health & fitness is a fair balance of our ‘state of mind & state of being.’ A healthy state of mind is a mind of peace & tranquility. Those who are stressed live shorter lives than those who are calm by nature.  Of course, what you feed & how you exercise your mind/body directly affects your peace of mind. A persons’ state of being is related to their position in the world, their life/community and satisfaction of self; this belief can be directly related to what generally makes us happy.

Health and fitness are two areas of life that I am deeply passionate about. One comedian jokingly mentioned that, “Diabetes and high blood pressure don’t run in your family, your family just doesn’t run.”  As I examine the joke and really think about the American lifestyle of driving our cars to carry out our daily activities of going to work, the store and home--- we really don’t make time to exercise. Our health is our biggest and most important asset that we have, but we steadily ignore the big companies profiting from force feeding us fast foods and medications (their products). Americans are truly slaves to the taste of sweet and salty foods that we crave daily, due to the diet that is marketed to us by big businesses.  It is a proven fact that we are what we eat and still we wonder why we eat meats that have been pumped with artificial chemicals and wonder why the rate of numerous diseases increase daily (CANCER, HEART DISEASE, ALZHIMERS, DIABETES, etc.).  I can truly say this because I am a true example of this. With family residing in the UK, it was obvious of the questionable life style I was living. While visiting family in London, I had literally eaten them out of house and home and had the hardest time finding clothing that would fit me when I would go shopping.

When I became engaged, I truly looked forward to the future and decided to make a lifestyle change for self.   I noticed that when I was younger, there were only one or two big kids in my class and now there are one or two kids that are of normal weight in the classroom.  Have times changed or is it the food?  The average American is overweight and exercises (work out, not just walking) less than twice a week and eat fast food about 5-7 days out of the week. I know that I was always on the next quest of places to eat that will satisfy my taste buds for the moment.  An older gentleman stated to me that as we are young and feeling invincible, we often sacrifice our health for wealth; but as we mature in age, we sacrifice our wealth for health (as he was a diabetic and heart patient continuously paying money for medications and treatments).  This thought has stuck with me while witnessing many Americans go through this continuous cycle and unfortunately passing it along generation after generation. Who do we really influence by our choices? What habits am I encouraging others to follow? How are my decisions today going to affect others and myself tomorrow?  Am I selfish to just satisfy my urges without helping to encourage a better decision for others?  I pondered these very questions as I grew older and considered who I wanted to share my life with while bringing children into world. As I discovered my purpose, I discovered my power to change for the better and treat my life as it was given to me… as a priceless gift.  As I worked out and lost 70 pounds in one year with consistent workouts, a lifestyle change in my mind and diet, I can truly say that my presence brings power to others knowing that they can make a change for the better and influence others as well. We are only guaranteed one life, so be all that you can be! 

After

BOOK REVIEW: FIFTY SHADES TRILOGY

Nadirah’s Perspective:

Ladies and gentlemen, I had to go out of my way to do a review on this trilogy: Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, and Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James.  I’ve got three words… hot, Hot, HOT!!!! Allow me to explain… this storyline focuses on a 21 year old college student named Anastasia Steele.  Anastasia is a smart, quiet, shy, reserved book worm who has never had a boyfriend or experience anything closely related to sexual intercourse (virgin). Doing a favor for her sick best friend, she is coaxed into during an interview for her school’s newspaper with the gorgeous, cultured, forthcoming, but controlling billionaire, Christian Grey.   Upon their first meeting, there is an immediate attraction between the two and Christian (being one that always gets want he wants) desperately wants to pursue her.  There’s only one issue – Christian secretly practices in the lifestyle of BDSM (Bondage, Dominant, Submissive, and Masochism).  The story plot shares a growing love story between two individuals learning and growing together while trying to find common ground on issues of love, intimacy, trust, compromise, insecurities, understanding, patience, and most of all, sexual exploration.  

I’m sure that some of you readers have already heard the jokes, talk, tweets, etc. about this book; nevertheless, please let me assure you that it is a definite must read for both sexes for many reasons.  This book can bring some insight to some curious questions that may have plagued your subconscious (but were too embarrassed to ask) and give prime examples as to how to expand or resurrect your love making.  Ladies, trust me when I say that your INNER GODDESS will take no prisoners after reading this book!  Please let me reiterate that yes, there are a myriad of sexual acts being performed throughout all three books; however, it is not a porno (as some would like to joke).  The sexual intimacy is tastefully written during the telling of this love story. 

To be fair, my only small complaint about the book was the redundancy of certain words/descriptions/expressions and although it was written by a British author (told in North American vernacular) sometimes she missed her mark with the authenticity of American language and dialogue.  Other than that, right on Mrs. E. L. James for writing this erotic trilogy.  I’m sure girlfriend is probably saving relationships/marriages around the world, as well as, inspiring others to know what characteristics, physical attributes, and sexual capabilities they desire in their ideal significant other.  HAPPY READING!!!

Troy’s Perspective:

The book was introduced to me by my wife even though I saw the overwhelming response from several talk shows on television. I was very skeptical of reading a romance novel, but I can truly say that I am pleased that I did. The book is very captivating with a high intensity story line. It demonstrates an exciting plot and has various intriguing relationships among the characters.  The author has truly found a way to bring a spark of intimacy to any relationship; overwhelmingly exciting any libido that reads this novel. The Fifty Shades series is one that will go down in history by providing inspiration to modern day relationships that falls stagnant with the mundane routine of working, paying bills, and taking care of children, while losing the romantic aspect of intimacy.  This book is a must read for both men and women in any relationship. If you are up for the challenge and want to bring the enthusiasm and pleasure of passion into your relationship, read this book now!!!

P.S. To all my fellas, from my own experience I know how we all feel about those mushy, romantic, porn novels that all women read and we cringed at the thought of reading them too. Our initial conjecture of the Fifty Shades series is nothing of the sort; it is truly in a league of its own.  Please understand that this book is told from a female’s perspective but does give an insightful view of the psyche of a dominant man taking control in every aspect of a relationship. The reason why women cannot put the Fifty Shades series down is because the book is peaking curiosity, erasing inhibitions and is no-doubt stimulating the interests to pursue out-of-the-ordinary sex in relationships that have fallen into straight platitude. After reading the book, that once before sexually reluctant woman that you once knew - no longer exists. She is ready for you to bring out the beast in more ways than one. We as men have an obligation to read this book to discover for ourselves the appeal that this particular series are having on women across the world. I guarantee while reading the book, you will experience exhilarating creative anticipation and an amazing spark of teenage passion will come forth in your relationship. READ! READ! READ!

FOODIE REVIEW - THE HAPPY LOBSTER (LA LANGOSTA FELIZ)

Nadirah’s Perspective:

Last week’s review of Devon Seafood Grill made me reminisce about the best seafood restaurants we have had the pleasure of visiting and reviewing.  The Happy Lobster located in Puerto Vallarta is definitely on my top 3 most memorable foodie moments.  Yes, I’m aware that you must travel to Mexico to try the food but trust me when I write that it is totally worth it.  Let us begin… our appetizer was the in-house guacamole and salsa with chips; combined with a refreshing margarita (I’m so bad).  My entrée was a seafood platter that was so humongous, it was delivered to me on a serving tray.  It consisted of Grilled Shrimp, a gigantic Lobster Tail, and King Crab Legs with a side of herbed rice and steamed vegetables.  I can tell you that the service (thank you Ceaser and Carlos) and the food was muy bueno!  But just don’t take my literary word for it… look at these photos and video (excuse the lighting) and salivate with me.  

Oooooooh seafood… how do I love thee!!!!!!

Troy's Perspective: 

When recalling the Happy Lobster experience in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, it brings about a sated smile and salivating tongue; not to mention a moment of silence as my wife devours her entrée. The smell of fresh lobster, mouth watering jumbo shrimp and succulent scallops truly captivated my sense of sight, smell and taste. It’s so hard to find the same quality for such a reasonable price. Looking back at the video, you can see my wife’s eyes bulge, while beads of sweat begins to drop from her upper lip and overwhelming excitement comes over her (I thought I was making her hot, but it was just the food).  Along with the meal, the summer breeze and mild temperature was amazing with Happy Lobster’s dining room exposing the beautiful elements of the Latin streets. With spectacular service, an excellent meal and reasonable prices, this place is top notch. Whenever in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, The Happy Lobster is a must to stop by and enjoy. Drink well, eat better and enjoy the experience... Happy Lobster… yeaaaahh!!!

THE NATURAL HAIR MOVEMENT

Before we get started...Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful women who are past, present, or future mothers!

Nadirah’s Perspective:

Is the Natural Hair Movement a fad or a long overdue welcoming ideology to the African American standard of beauty?   I was shopping in the mall with my hubby and the sales clerk welcomed me by exclaiming proudly “Team Natural!”  Caught up in the shared pride of my hairstyle, I graciously replied yes and we briefly chatted about our hair regimes.  My husband just looked on from the side and smiled.  He later confessed to me that he witnessed a beautiful moment between us.  Honestly, total strangers conversing in a positive conversation while exchanging compliments on their natural hair styles.  How cool is that?!  I personally loved it J  Anyhoo, the point of this little story is that more websites, blogs, hair products, commercials, resources are embracing and supporting women of all ethnic backgrounds to learn and love the natural state of their hair.  No more running to the hair salons begging hair stylists to perm, Brazilian blowout, flat-iron, etc. to meet a traditional European standard of beauty by straightening the hell out of our hair.  Personally, I applaud all women who can say aloud that enough is enough and have taken an interest in what they’re putting on their scalp and hair.  Don’t get me wrong…I still color my hair but I had to learn the hard way that a Brazilian blowout isn’t temporary, perms and color doesn’t equal a happy head of hair, and pressing my hair everyday with an extremely hot comb can cause severe heat damage.  After getting my hair back to normal (healthy), I gotta have one vice!  So carry on ladies and be proud of the natural crown of glory growing from our scalps.   Rome wasn’t built in a day, so we know it’s going to take some time to learn, care for, and style our reacquainted friend.   Forget the talk of a fad …keep the movement going ladies!!!

Troy’s Perspective:

When I was first introduced to the Natural movement by my wife, I was like most males up-at-arms with the whole thing… very resistant. I did not want my wife to have her hair just plopped on top of her head. As a man that strives to keep a professional look, I was afraid that it would be hard to have a professional natural look for my wife. With my wife relentlessly researching and instilling all trust in her, I helped her to execute the big chop. That was very hard to do. By looking at testimonials and young girls with perms/braids before they could walk and talk, it made me realize that I was blinded by the facade of beauty that has been marketed to us. The true beauty that a person has is what God gave you. Women have permed their hair for decades with harsh chemicals and now like never before putting someone else’s hair in their heads (weave). That is ridiculous! What I once thought was the epitome of beauty, I have lived and learned that it is the true façade of self-hatred. Women begin to go to the hair dressers so much that they don’t know the first step in taking care of their own hair. On top of that, they perm their hair so much that it becomes brittle and breaks off never discovering their true beauty and sophistication that they were created to have. To my beautiful women, please take care of yourself and your hair. Embrace the gift that you were given and your magnificence will truly enlighten others.

TWIST OUT

BRAIDED BLOW OUT (FRONT VIEW)

(REAR VIEW)

FOODIE REVIEW - DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL

Nadirah’s Perspective:

Last Tuesday, my husband and I celebrated his upcoming birthday by eating dinner with another couple.  The final restaurant of choice was…let me open the envelope…Devon Seafood Grill! Yeahhhhhhhhhhh!!! Oh, how do I love this place and let me count the many ways in which it makes my mouth and tummy so very happy.  Thank you Alexis for your patience as we made changes every 30 minutes to finalize the # of guests, time of reservation, etc.  I graciously greeted her with a warm hug upon arrival. Our party was escorted downstairs to the dining area and we were blessed to have a genuinely attentive and hospitable server named Brian.  Fortunately, I knew through my weekly email deals that I was able to order the Tuesday hook-up (everyone should definitely sign up with this restaurant), which happened to be a shared appetizer sampler.  This filling appetizer consisted of jumbo lump crab cakes, fried calamari, shrimp scampi and a trio of sauces.  Brian insisted that we should partake in our drinks (I had an interesting Cucumber Dill Martini) and hot appetizers instead of worrying about our entrée selections and I couldn’t have agreed with him more.  It was the time and place to be in a celebratory mood without feeling the pressure to rush and make a final decision of “what to eat?!” Crab cakes were moist and flavorful, calamari was lightly breaded and not at all rubbery, and shrimp scampi was nicely chard in its butter sauce.  All in all, you didn’t need the trio of dipping sauces because the flavors needed no masking what so ever.   After the last crab cake was fought over (I won) Brian came right in time to take our orders. I ordered the 1 ¼ pound of King Crab Legs with my sides being Grilled Artichoke with Garlic Parmesan Aioli and Haricot Verts (French Green Beans). Listen, crab legs are my weakness but I looooove a crab leg that is already cracked/scissored (new word) for easier enjoyment. I went into crab lover’s frenzy as the crab meat sled straight from the shell and into my mouth without any problems.  However, I must admit that I didn’t quite enjoy my artichoke because it was too much work and not enough flavors while trying to eat the flesh.  On the other hand, the green beans were steamed to perfection…very crisp and well-seasoned.   

I must admit that I have yet experienced a bad night at this restaurant.  Devon prides itself on having a dynamic staff of greeters, servers, bartenders, and of course, chefs.  If given the chance, please go and taste wonderful seafood and definitely try the lobster tamale…sooooooo good!

Troy’s perspective:

Devon seafood grill is a restaurant that my wife and I have frequented many times before. Every time we are greeted, served, and waited on like royalty. With such a welcoming environment in a modern deco setting it is simply hard not to enjoy yourself. The prices at Devon are simply average in the midst of other seafood eateries, but with their stellar service…this gem is simply priceless.  I love eating at this restaurant so much that I ordered two entrees.  I ordered the Lobster Cobb Salad and the 1lb. Lobster tail. The Cobb salad was first-class!  It consisted of watercress, applewood smoked bacon, corn nuts, white cheddar, avocado, sweet potato shoestrings and tarragon ranch dressing that has a burst of flavor that is divine.  The lobster tail on the other hand was succulent and well seasoned.  I truly love the Devon experience every single time I go.

Low and behold the service at Devon is simply the best. As my wife mentioned, our reservations changed several times but Alexis (who took our reservations many times over) did not seem to mind at all. Our waiter Brian was phenomenal. He not only was very attentive to what we were looking for, but his suggestions from our drink selections, to our entrees, to dessert was nothing less than spectacular! Brian’s service was so outstanding that we felt obligated to mention his great service to his manager. Devon Seafood Grill - “where you are guaranteed a great experience everyday of the week.”  Devon is truly a must go to in the Chicago downtown area!!!

AFRICAN-AMERICANS TRAVELING ABROAD

Nadirah's Perspective:

Last November, my husband and I traveled to Europe as a quick Thanksgiving getaway.  As usual, we enjoyed the culture, architecture, food, and overall nightlife.  Interestingly enough, during two separate casual conversations with a native Australian and a Canadian (both were fairly recent relocated residents of Amsterdam), the topic came up as to why Black Americans don’t travel. 

Although some of our inalienable rights are often questionably under-protected, my husband and I have always encouraged family, friends, and young minds to see the world to get a better appreciation for our civil liberties.  However, the stigma of African-Americans not internationally traveling had become an issue not once but twice during our excursion and we immediately became the US ambassadors of Black culture/behavior.  I know some would have taken the newly appointed title as insulting but we saw it as an affirming sign that this has become a perplexing issue with our neighbors from abroad.  We know that black people travel, however the problem is that the perception of African-Americans traveling abroad is unheard of or just plain nonexistent.  Is it money, time, fear, or plain disinterest that prevents our culture from statistically getting higher numbers or is it just the preconceived stereotypes that are planted in the minds of foreign nations? Maybe the answer or answers lies somewhere in between!

Troy's Perspective:

As an African-American male, my experiences with friends and family having passports or traveling outside North America are mostly nonexistent. Through discussions of my travels to Asia or Europe, the questions that often come up are, “How long is the flight” and “How can you stay on the plane that long?” As we all know, traveling on a plane for 8 – 16 hours is definitely not the most enjoyable circumstance, but that particular time can also be utilized for much needed rest, self improvement (reading, etc.), and travel planning.   It is whatever you make it! The end result has always been the overall experience of the final destination that keeps me going. The third question that often comes up in the conversation is, “How can you fly over water for so long… aren’t you scared?” This shows that we are limited to experiences due to our preconceived fears that threaten our ability to live through life. My answer is no!  The planet is here for us to experience. For us as human beings not taking advantage of the opportunity to see what this planet has to offer really restricts our ability to understand the world as it exists in the past, present, and future.

Life is more than what we know and see here in the US.  Not traveling causes stereotypes and prejudices by basing all your information from the television. What is shown on television is a bias point of view created for entertainment.  As an American with the opportunity to travel, I feel that it is not just my right but an obligation to see the world and what it has to offer. Some live in communistic countries like China have no rights to travel outside their country due to the laws and restrictions that are placed upon them. Therefore, I have always found it as a requirement to venture out and self-witness the variety of cultures, languages and people that exist among the planet in which we live. That is truly experiencing life as we know it.

SIGHTSEEING BURJ KHALIFA IN DUBAI

READY TO PARTY IN DUBAI

ENJOYING EACH OTHER IN CHINA

ENJOYING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC IN CHINA

EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL  TRIP IN AMSTERDAM

HANGING IN AMSTERDAM

BOAT PARTY IN ARUBA

SNORKELING IN ARUBA