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Sports – a Tool For Peace
I am unwavering in my belief that Sports can be a powerful tool for promoting peace. Who doesn’t enjoy watching their favorite sport? Sports richness is unparalleled. Sports have brought people together and will continue to bring people together across boundaries, cultures, and religions. When I look at the current century and what sports have […]
Own worst enemy? The conversations that Takeoff’s death have spiked recently
On November 1, 2022, the world was hit by the sad news that Migos rapper, Takeoff, had passed away after getting shot after attending a private party of about 40 to 50 guests. He was only 28, and right now, so many people are wondering how he died and who is responsible for his death. […]
Decisions – How to make them and stay happy
Welcome Back to the Happy Class – the previous post is here in case you missed it. https://staging.discoverwalks.com/blog/columnist/jay-knight/the-happy-class-lets-get-started/ Making decisions can be one of the hardest things humans do. They fret. They worry. And they make themselves unhappy all during the process – and even afterward by second-guessing their decisions. I break decision-making into two […]
Sicily – Worth a Visit? Yes? No? Maybe?
I just returned from my first visit to Southeastern Sicily. With three other couples, we had rented a nice villa between the town of Ragusa and the beach community of Marina Ragusa. Highlights: Syracuse (both the town central island and the ruins of Syracuse long glory years – Greek and Roman, The non-touristy hill towns, […]
What’s so great about London. And not. – The Mini-Maps
You’ve seen ‘em and you’ve loved ‘em instantly. The highly legible maps disposed outside the Tube and all over the streets in central London. Finally a map that is designed for its user. The center of each map stands precisely where I am, it faces where I face and it looks where I look, it […]
Your next trip should be to Spain!
Spain has one of the most diverse cultures in the world, and visiting it is worth every penny. So, if you are searching for a country to travel to, where you can live a different experience depending on the city you are in, I think you should consider Spain. I will tell you more reasons […]
10 reasons you should visit Capetown, South Africa
“This is the last call for Flight 827 departing Cape Town to Nairobi,” said the lady announcer, and my friend tugged at me, “Hey! I think that’s for us.” I was quite zoned out still reliving the past few days in South Africa. I was in awe of how two hours had flown right past […]
Light at the end of the tunnel
After the court battle Depp was dragged in earlier (2022) and the blow his brand took, seems like there’s hope after all. Tinder to his light wasn’t blown away regardless of how bad the storm was at that point in his life. In the latest news, Johnny Depp is set to appear in Rihanna’s Upcoming […]
Business, Economics, Money, Travel
Here is a novel idea for travelers: the restaurant
When I travel, I like to count my blessings. Hotels, museums, public transport, guidebooks and multi-lingual guides. All great innovations. What would travel be like without them? But I feel that one more innovation deserves credit. An innovation both surprisingly recent, and fairly under-appreciated. That’s the restaurant. Beautiful, tasty, sexy, we all love a good […]
What’s so great about London. And not. – The City Bikes
I love London’s city bikes – the Santander bikes, the Boris bikes, whatever you call them. Compared to other cities, the London bikes are everywhere, every station has both bikes available and empty slots to park, the bikes are comfortable, and Londoners are incredibly respectful of their bikes. What a wonderful system. It beats any […]
Is Co-Parenting With A Narcissist Possible?
Is Co-Parenting With A Narcissist Possible? A narcissist doesn’t walk around with a sign that says “all I care about is my ego” instead, they are charming, they listen keenly as you bare your soul to them. They convince you that everything you want they can provide and that your happy ever after […]
Culture, History, Media, Politics
Does Putin have to Die: Interview with Ilya Ponomarov Episode 3
Does Putin have to Die: Interview with Ilya Ponomarov Episode 3 This article is the transcript of a live ‘interview’ show done regularly by journalist Gregg Stebben and Ilya Ponomarev, the only member of the Russian Parliament to vote against Putin in the annexation of Crimea and now a Russian dissident and Ukraine supporter. Please […]