A few years back, I crossed the Panama canal a couple of times on a cruise ship. Oddly enough, my most vivid memory of the canal is of a gay Philipino boy named Joy who was withening my teeth at the spa in front of the window, during the crossing. I did actually write a  Read more »

When most people think of Caribbean holidays, the first things that come to mind are drinks served in coconut shells, white sands, Latin or reggae music and turquoise seas. Because of the weather, the scenery, the promise of Latin-style fun, and even the abundance of good looking Latinos and Latinas around, the Caribbean is the  Read more »

From chaotic and lively downtown to luxury pool hotel. An Acapulco experience.

Though I wouldn’t call myself adventurous, I have a flair for the unexpected,

for wandering down strange alleys and deserted beaches and going to the other side of the sand dune

to see what lies behind.

Knowledgeable old hippies, vintage hotels, and a view of Cuba.

The condo where my friend was staying looked exactly like TV´s serial killer cop “DEXTER,” which is actually set in Miami. The feeling of being in Dexter-land was augmented by the headline I read on a local magazine my friend had lying around: “Bigger guns, no permits needed, Page 10.”

WHAT IS THE GOOD OF AN INTELLIGENCE
WHEN IT REASONS ALWAYS THE SAME WAY
AND ALWAYS REACHES
THE SAME CONCLUSION

The only thing that this little Caribbean island, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, is known for is because the famous writer Jean Rhys once lived there.

Human sacrifice

what a despicable thing

said the European conquerors

and massacred

a continent

Of all the Caribbean and Atlantic islands of Central America, Aruba will always remain my favorite.