As a child, Vovka didn’t understand what communism meant. There was no one to explain it, his parents had died, and at the age of…
Seafarers often witness mysterious forces of nature, and what they see in the ocean with their own eyes, science is often powerless to explain. What…
Oriental spices and herbs amazed Europeans in ancient times with their properties. Meat seasoned with pepper was much tastier, while cloves and cinnamon prevented the…
Jamaica… Hispaniola… Cuba… Granada… The names sound like music and make your heart skip a beat. Located on the 88th degree of longitude in the…
HOLY VIRGIN, SAVE OUR SOULS! The Spanish fleet, 28 ships loaded with colonial treasures, prepared to leave Havana in the early days of September 1622.…
One day, a salty sea breeze brought me to a beautiful town on the shores of the Baltic Sea. It is a city where all…
The fishing village of Placencia is home to many fruit trees. There are 15 different varieties of mango trees alone. Each mango fruit is different…
“For young men under eighteen, wine should be forbidden. Those from twenty to forty should drink moderately, and those over forty may drink as much…
We all have hobbies. In my life I have many. It’s the sea, the salt wind, and sailing. Adventure, fishing, and writing. And winemaking, which…
The Spanish and Portuguese, followed by the French, were the first seafarers and explorers of new lands. These people are also known worldwide for their…
