ARAK COCKTAIL

ARAK COCKTAIL

Because of my Sephardic ancestry, people often gift me with a bottle of Arak (or Araq), an alcoholic anise-flavoured beverage traditionally served in the Middle East, similar to the Greek Ouzo. I’m really not a fan of the anise flavor so the bottles have...
Forty Majestic Days

Forty Majestic Days

About forty days ago, I began a transition from working in an organization where I had become quite comfortable, well respected, and more of an expert in my field, during the eight years I spent there. Though only three years ago I wondered if I would ever work again...
Hotel Shenanigans

Hotel Shenanigans

We have all done fun things in hotel rooms. Some of them we can even discuss in blogs (and some we can’t). There aren’t too many things hoteliers haven’t seen during their careers, but I reckon I have done a few they haven’t encountered before. I’ll start with a...