Topgolf Las Vegas: If You’re Going to Go Out, Go Out Swinging
By Ariel Johns “No matter the occasion or who you share it with, we believe that every great time starts with play, is fueled by food and drinks, moved by music and all made possible through community. Welcome to Topgolf – your premier entertainment destination.” Topgolf is a clever combination of a golf driving range, […]
Dyarenentarach: A True Valentine’s Day Tradition for New Couples
Flying over the bonfire is the Armenian Valentine’s Day tradition By Rachel Melikian February 14th is the celebration of love known as Valentine’s Day, when couples exchange popular gifts like roses and chocolates, go on dates and indulge in romance. This day is also very special for couples in the Armenian Church, when the Feast […]
Exploring Hanoi, Halong Bay & Central Vietnam
Outstanding natural beauty, ancient architecture and French-accented cultural treasures await in central Vietnam, Hanoi and Halong Bay By Roger Allnutt Although the first port of call for most visitors to Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City (still referred to as Saigon) more and more visitors are including the capital Hanoi, the amazing Halong Bay and […]
The Best of London For Little Ones
By J.C. Thomas With its incredible number of attractions, most notably historic landmarks, first-rate museums, expansive parks full of greenery and an eternally dynamic vibe, London is one of the world’s most coveted tourist destinations. It has immense appeal too, for families traveling with children. Here, parents can introduce their children to the city’s unrivaled […]
Peace Through the Crevice of Hunot Gorge
By Rachel Melikian The Journey to “Gate to Heaven” Movies, politics, culture, and religion each have a different role in highlighting the marvel of nature, showing the potential for its destruction, and bringing us close to the gates of heaven to deliver a message of peace. “Growing up in a war zone, my aim is to preach […]
The Magic of Mumbai
By Roger Allnutt Located on the west coast of the country facing the Arabian Sea, Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, is India’s most vibrant city. It’s the financial capital of India, the country’s busiest port, a thriving center for film production (Bollywood) and a dynamic and cosmopolitan city whirling with color and activity. The city is […]
Traveling Near and Far: The Kenai Peninsula
By Joann Deutch Most road warriors who set off for an Alaskan adventure head off to the Denali. My mission – to see the Bering Sea and the Aleutians Islands – took me in the other direction. My route took me from Anchorage to Homer by car, then the Alaska Marine Highway’s passenger ferry to […]
Aurora’s Silent Prayers
By Rachel Melikian An orphaned unknown teenage girl, the greatest, bravest woman in history, miraculously arrived alone in the United States 101 years ago, after three and a half years of wandering on foot from her hometown in Western Armenia. She had escaped slavery and a harem after her entire village had been massacred by […]
MGM and The Forty Days of Musa Dagh
By Rachel Melikian What do Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Franz Werfel, Clark Gable, Sarky Mouradian, and Sylvester Stallone have in common? They were fascinated by the Armenian heroism explored in Franz Werfel’s book, “The Forty Days of Musa Dagh.” This literary-historical gem was published in 1933, translated into 18 languages, and instantly became a national and international […]
The Lovely and Luxurious L’Auberge Del Mar: A Review
By J.C. Thomas The seaside village of Del Mar, just north of San Diego, is surely one of the loveliest spots in all Southern California. More than 2 miles of sandy beaches bound Del Mar, encompassing coastal parks, playgrounds, top-notch surf spots and a dog-friendly beach. The bluffs abutting those beaches are high and craggy, […]
Experience Endless Summer at Newport Dunes
By J.C. Thomas Newport Beach, one in a string of glorious beach towns along the coast of Orange County, has a reputation for being fancy. There’s no denying it’s a gilded playground of sorts, profuse with country clubs and yachts, high-end boutiques and such natural beauty to command an arm and a leg of anyone […]
“Eat the Peas”
America, We Thank You By Rachel Melikian On Oct. 29 this year 405 Congress members struck a historic bipartisan vote for the house resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide of 1915 to 1923. The H. Res, 296 strives to “commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance.” Sadly, some of the histories of the Americans’ […]