Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) dreams of opening a restaurant just like her father had always wanted. She’s been saving all her life working as a waitress, when one day she’s asked to cater for a dance hosted by high class and very wealthy Charlotte LeBouff (Jennifer Cody). The money from […]

Received wisdom tells us sequels are never as good as the original films. From The Phantom Menace to Shrek Forever After, countless rehashes that failed to capture their predecessor’s magic litter the Hollywood landscape. But someone forgot to send Pixar the memo: Toy Story 3 is not only the strongest […]

Tasmania’s capital, Hobart, inhabits a beautiful setting and makes an excellent base for exploring the rest of the island. Hobart Australia’s second oldest city combines a lively cultural scene with its rich colonial history, all set to the stunning backgrop of the coast and Mount Wellington. The buildings of Salamanca […]

Tasmania is named for its discoverer Abel Tasman, leader of a Dutch expedition out of Batavia in modern day Indonesia. In August 1642 Tasman’s two ships were in Tasmanian waters, and he named it Van Diemen’s Land without realising it was an island. After planting the Dutch flag, Tasman sailed […]

Burnt Mountain in Western Maine sits in the shadow of its lofty neighbor, Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine’s premier ski resort. However, even though it’s not as tall as Sugarloaf, Burnt Mountain offers hikers a pleasurable climb and great views. Burnt Mountain Trail Burnt Mountain is just over 3,600 feet in elevation. […]

At the stroke of midnight on December 31 we transition into the New Year. It is a chance to start over with new resolutions and leave behind the struggles of the past year. New Year’s Eve is celebrated on December 31 of countries that observe the Gregorian Calendar. New Year’s […]