When we announced we would be heading to the tiny Central American nation of Belize this summer, we were shocked by the number of people who had never even heard of it. “Belize? How do you spell that?” “Oh yeah, Belize … I’ve heard of that. What country is it in?” Even our bank and [...]

The countdown has begun. In just a few days, we will board a plane, bid goodbye to New England, and head to the People’s Republic of China, our home for the next year. Everyone keeps asking, “How are you feeling? Are you all ready to go? Are you nervous?” “How would you feel if you [...]

If you searched the entire world — distributing surveys, conducting focus groups, and taking polls over the phone — I highly doubt you could find a greater fan of the Olympics than I. Oh, you might find a few who come close. Maybe even equal. But surpass? Unlikely. I’ve hardly missed an Olympic moment — [...]

“I’ll take ‘U.S. Cities’ for $500 please, Alex.” “All right, ‘U.S. Cities for $500′: This U.S. metropolis has been home to Edgar Allen Poe, Michael Phelps, the Sultan of Swat, Billie Holliday and the Star-Spangled Banner.” “What is Baltimore, Maryland?” “That’s correct!” Are you surprised? Baltimore, Maryland is one of America’s oft-overlooked historical and cultural [...]

Cusco’s Iglesia de Compañia Pay close attention.  What you are about to learn could in fact make you a millionaire… seriously. Okay, probably not… but you never know.  After all, you could be on Who Wants to be a Millionaire – facing the last question… and the potential of walking away with a million dollars [...]

It’s known the world over as both the “city of festivals” and the “city of a hundred steeples,” with enough character and culture to compete with any European city. But did you know that Montreal, located in the Canadian province of Quebec, has quite the rich history as well? We’ll be the first to admit [...]