Carolina Panther fans now root for the Panthers at Lucky Bar, which is located at the intersection of 18th Street and Connecticut Avenue NW in DC’s Dupont Circle district.
United States: Did Harper Lee Really Write ‘Go Set a Watchman’?
The publication of Go Set a Watchman’ by Harper Lee, whose only other novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, is an American classic, was one of the most anticipated literary events of 2015. Does it live up to expectations?
United States: Were the Wright Brothers the First to Successfully Fly an Airplane?
The Wright Brothers have long been considered - by Americans, at least - to have been the first aviators to fly an engine powered aircraft. But what about Brazilian pilot Santos Dumont or Gustave Whitehead?
China: How the Opium War Continues to Shape China’s Self Image and Its Role in the World
“The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams and the Making of China” was written by Julia Lovell, a Professors of Chinese History at the University of London. Published in 2011, it has attracted praise and skepticism by scholars.
Hong Kong: ‘Il Trovatore’ Gets Two Thumbs Up from a Skeptical Opera Goer
Il Trovatore by Verdi is staged at Hong Kong City Hall in an intimate production that combines a wonderful score with soaring arias, moving recitatives, and dramatic duets. The wonderful Anvil Chorus is pure magic.
Travel Alert: Is Bali’s Mount Agung About to Erupt?
Bali Asli Restaurant and Cooking School in a village in East Bali serves authentic Balinese cuisine and offers views of a volcano across the rice paddies. Open for lunch only, but dinners and special events can be arranged.
Bali: 700 Year Old Village Keeps Culture Alive While Welcoming Tourists
Tenganan Village is home to the Bali Aga, descendants of the original pre-Hindu inhabitants of the Island of the Gods. Most of the Bali Aga reside in the regency of Karangasem on the island’s Eastern tip.
Bali: Shopping at a Local Market for Fresh Produce for Lunch at a Balinese Restaurant
The Bali Asli Restaurant and Cooking School is located in a sleepy village at the foot of Mount Agung in Eastern Bali. Every morning, the Executive Chef and a Helper shop for fresh produce at the nearest market town.
Bali: An Introduction to Capoeira in the Island of the Gods
Capoeira Bali offers classes for children, teenagers and adults all skill levels at 4 locations: Jimbaran, Sanur, Semiyak and Ubud. Percussion is an important element The atmosphere is fun, challenging and supportive.
Indonesia: Pat Walsh’s ‘Stormy with a Chance of Fried Rice, 12 Months in Jakarta’
Book Review: Stormy with a Chance of Fried Rice is a light-hearted account of life in Jakarta. It was written by the editor of a truth commission report on Timor Leste. It was launched at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival.