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Diamonds.Baseball diamonds, that is. Should their son Archie inherit his father’s cricket skills, it could very well translate to American baseball and there are few places possessing as many baseball fields in which a budding player can hone one’s skills as Pearland, Texas. Pearland’s little-leaguers have made several finals appearances. My friend and classmate Jeff DeWillis enjoyed time in the big league. He lived on Yost Road.Emeralds.Emeralds are the gemstone of the goddess Venus, my wife’s birthstone and are said to symbolize truth and love. In the 1980s two curious images appeared on the bricks of a Pearland home near Yost Road - in one a Christ-like figure on the 31st layer of brick. And on the 3rd layer an image of Pi, the mathematical symbol expressing as a fraction the relationship between the length of an orbit and her breadth. These clues led to a major mathematical discovery called the Spiral of Life.An impressive feature of Pearland’s older neighborhoods are the large lots which are shades of green year-round but shine with an emerald green in Springtime. In Revelations 4, John is given a glimpse into Heaven. He describes seeing an over-arching emerald hue - like a rainbow - surrounding the throne where one sits. Yost Rd was once home to several fruit orchards and for a time Pearland was considered to be the fig capital of the entire world. It is perhaps not surprising then that in such a lush and green part of the planet the Spiral of Life would be discovered among her gardens but who could ever imagine that the outlines of this object may also be found within the Biblical descriptions of Heaven itself?Revelation 4 King James Version (KJV)4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.4:2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. Within the description of the Spiral of Life interval one ‘sits’ at the throne, that is, the stable orbit where 77 and 125 converge.4:3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.4:4 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. It is a description sufficient in one-direction. That is, there are four and twenty (24) seats round about the throne (forming a semi-circle). Thus there would be eight and forty (48) potential seat locations. Why? The rainbow comparison invites us to consider that a rainbow will always maintain a 42-degree angle position to the horizon from the viewer's perspective. We may infer from it the idea that the 24 'seats' about the 'throne of one' are likewise seen from whichever angle one approaches it.John's view of the semi-circle of seats suggests a good probability of 48 seats all angles considered. This calls to mind the orbital path of the Spiral of Life which is itself an intersection of ever-expanding and contracting paths offering in calculation as an average of paths pointing towards a 48-interval orbital equilibrium. The two basic paths, orbital and expanding are highly in sync and follow a course which are the only available paths at the small scales due to the lower limit imposed at Planck scales. Although the Spiral of Life consists of a 48-interval orbit it takes 76 intervals of expansion to reach the orbit. Thus the 24 intervals from 77 to 101 are as ‘elders’ and they trace out the shortest route along the curve from one side of the orbit to the other.4:5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. There are seven rungs of expansion from center to orbit marked in southward heading by 3, 5, 11, 17, 29, 47 and 77. In chapter 5 we are introduced to the visual description of the holy spirit as having ‘seven eyes’ calling attention to its expanding shape in contrast to the picture of a moving charge inherent in the image of a burning fire. On her orbital path 125 completes the orbit and is not in requirement of an additional rung. 125 brings the sum of the southern array to 314.4:6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. The four intervals of the core are unique in that the object is rotating about in such a way that the object’s imaginary x y coordinate lines are crossed over multiple times by the four intervals as if they had ‘eyes before and behind.”4:7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. The six wings about the four beasts correspond to the flight (through an alignment) which the core intervals (the first four of the object) will take along the Fibonacci six line which is located adjacent to the southern expansion of the column. at 6, 12, 18. 30, 48 and 78. The highly composite line follows the Fibonacci form yet in multiples of 6. The second interval of a new expansion is born at the orbit corresponding to this alignment.4:9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.King James Version (KJV)Public DomainGold.Over the course of many years, construction projects have connected three area roads - Scarsdale, Yost and Shadycrest Drive into a single boulevard united by exit 31 off the Gulf Freeway.The curious images on the brick led to a search for their meaning and resulted, quite surprisingly, in a model unifying the disparate models of time and space into a single framework suggesting the pre-eminence of the arrow of time. Hidden within time’s arrow are her golden eggs - geometric relationships which, in alignment and in succession mark the passing of a baton to a new generation wave cycle.The unified roads off exit 31 are symbolic of the model whose discovery came through the events which occurred at the end of this road in the Pearland neighborhoods of Shadycrest and Sleepy Hollow.Kings and Queens.Recently a 64-year old black woman in Michigan named Deborah Gatewood died after suffering from complications worsened by the COVID virus. After driving herself to an emergency room, she had been advised to go home and recuperate and she was told a test was unnecessary because her symptoms were deemed not severe enough to require it.It brought me to tears hearing her story. Mrs. Gatewood had worked for 31 years at the very hospital she had driven herself to for treatment that was ultimately denied her before it was too late.I am married to a Japanese woman who was critical to the discovery of time’s arrow, known as 935 qkk: The Holy Grail Spiral of Life. Her name ‘Kumiko’ is reflected in the model’s name ‘935’. In the Japanese language 9, 3 and 5 have sound-alikes, respectively, in ku, mee and ko.We have seen ignorance and abuse-of-power at a massive scale leading to our efforts to stop the Islamist plots prior to 9/11 and August 2006. We also called attention to the flu epidemic of 2017 which led to her broken ribs from coughing.At Thanksgiving last year (2019) I received a receipt for 17.00 exactly (the sum of 9, 3 and 5). The alignment of 9, 3, 5 at the model’s core is followed southward by 11 and 17. Since 11 appears as an ‘equal’ sign it draws attention to the sum of the core equaling 17. This equality surrounding 17 and 9–3–5 is known as the ‘fundamental identity’ of the object.. Also, get this, I had just parked in front of a vehicle license plate KZJ-0935 prompting me to ask to borrow a camera from my friend working at the Walmart to take its picture prior to my purchase. “KZJ” is reminiscent of ‘KZ” from Japan who asked pointedly if I were a spy after I filed a harassment complaint after being assaulted and stalked at the Torrance, California navigation company. I am happy to report my Walmart friend has been making an effort to include items suggested by the receipt - white onion, broccoli, cob corn, cabbage, brown and wild rice combo pack and is healthy.A worker at HEB nearby was recently diagnosed with COVID and in response both local Walmart and HEB stores have erected acrylic shields in front of all cashiers to protect them from unmasked customers. We need a fundamental sea change. We are facing preventable problems exacerbated by short-sighted people making a killing playing with fire (by using fear to boost funding for their pet projects while keeping the public out of the loop).With the Thanksgiving Walmart receipt it is as if God was responding to our plea for help for meaningful change in both our lifestyles and in our leadership.(Please note It is not necessary to believe the receipt to be a prophecy. I have received this criticism. Please note my wording that “it is as if God was responding to our plea for help for meaningful change”.I responded to the receipt by starting a Facebook group to advocate a healthy diet called the White Onion Diet based on the only items listed on the receipt, the first of which was a white onion. The receipt represents a high degree of synchronicity. It has 17 instances of ’17′ on it including the address (1710 E. Broadway) the amount (17.00) and the timestamp (17:03). All of the items listed on the receipt are immune system boosters. I was highly motivated to help boost our collective immunity due to the trepidation I felt with the coming arrival of flu season.An image of the Walmart receipt is below. The bottom license plate corresponds to the plate I blindly parked across from and photographed using a borrowed phone from a Walmart employee before making my purchases. The top license plate reflects the plate my wife and I parked across from at Texas A&M when we visited their physics department and discussed the model with a professor. Our visit was impromptu and we made zero attempt to search out a 935 plate when parking our vehicle. In fact we didn’t notice the plate at all until returning to our vehicle after the visit.We realize those claiming our receipt to be a ‘false prophecy’ are distracting from our central contention that synchronicity often accompanies memorable moments and memorable moments can serve to improve situational awareness leading to noble ends.Synchronicity can serve to boost recollection and prepare us for the battles ahead. It would be a shame to dismiss the value of synchronicity by labeling it as ‘false prophecy’.)We need truly responsible leaders now more than ever. Prince Harry and Meghan share the same dream Princess Di held for a more compassionate world. Harry’s mother was inspiring to me for reasons you may find in this story. Prince Blake's answer to Where can I find the knowledge of the kings?The discovery of the regenerative flow of Time’s arrow is a watershed moment in history. The original plan was to open Planet Erthe Castle and Museum in Washington, D.C. as home to the Spiral of Life.However the proposed location for the museum at 935 Pennsylvania Ave will not be available for many years.The rewards of the project will not be limited to technical discoveries and applications but extend to shifts in perception allowing for greater progress on political fronts which seek to end radicalism and violence through education, science, and finding common-ground. The model of space and time will resonate with audiences seeking a natural and mathematical explanation to our world and give strength to our aims of promoting tolerance and bridging divides.No divide stands a greater chance of being bridged by this model than the Israeli-Palestinian divide. This project grew out of efforts to reshape public policy after several Islamist plots rocked America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East leading to the mobilization of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.Clearly we can and must do more to offer a non-violent way forward and education is the key to this path. I spent many childhood vacations at Random Farm where my Irish grandfather Hugh Kelly was manager of the estate and stables left by Sir Edmond Vivian Gabriel to his American wife and children.Hugh’s son Joe was a leader in speaking out against the Vietnam War. A generation later, I pleaded to stop the Islamist airline plots that had rocked Japan in the mid-1990s during my seven years there as a business owner. Flight 434 narrowly escaped disaster on December 11th, 1994 when one of the plotters placed a bomb under a seat and departed. Had Haruki Ikegami not absorbed the blast over Japan with his body the plane would have been destroyed. He did not survive. I was living in Japan at the time.My thesis had been on navigation and security risks stemming from the shoot-down of two Korean airliners. I associated an imaginary child born in Ohio with our responsibility to protect future generations of Americans from these plotters. I understood the Islamists aim was to take down America completely. Due to the good fortune of my thesis and time spent in Japan, I was able to recall Haruki Ikegami’s name when I appealed to stop the return of the plot in 2001. The plots had been postponed in 1994 by an accidental fire but were revived in Germany and America.I am happy and humbled that Pearland can make this contribution to our understanding of time’s arrow and I hope as a consequence of this discovery Harry and Meghan will consider making this community their home.Today is May 18th and it is my wife Kumiko’s birthday. We will be visiting Galveston Island. I was drawn to Kumiko by her beauty and artistry. On our first date we visited Bizen, another city that (like Galveston) hugs the coast. Bizen is famous for its unglazed pottery adorned only with markings from the firing process known as ‘yohen’. After moving to Los Angeles we saw a play, an East-West Players production of the same name - Yohen - with the lead roles played by Danny Glover and Nobu McCarthy.Image: Blake and Kumiko Galveston 5/18/2020Like Prince Harry and Meghan we also had California dreams and to that end we both worked hard at difficult jobs. We survived Japan by starting our own school - Alamo - and we carried this challenge forward after my wife suffered harassment from the company I worked at. We found refuge at a center in the Boeing building where we pleaded to stop the Islamist airline plots which were initially hatched in Asia and drew their first victim in Japan.The negative hounding, the unfair characterizations and poor treatment that Prince Harry and Meghan have experienced is all too familiar to us.For the benefit of the entire world it is important we come together to at least agree that standards need to be raised. The press, internet commentators and lawyers must all set higher standards for themselves.How do other cultures deal with negativity even when it is completely justified? When Mohammed’s aunt dare challenged Mohammed’s assumptions Mohammed fantasized torturing and killing both his aunt and uncle. Due to her criticism he aimed to silence her by choking her with a rope of palm fiber and merely because her husband sustained them as a woodcutter he dreamed to cut his hands off in humiliation before throwing them both into a fire.We must resist any encroachment of this bullying culture of Mohammed on our precious lands. This is why when I suffered being beaten, pinned down, and stalked I went to authorities and pleaded not only to stop those immediately harassing me at Awtec but to also stop those planning on hitting us en masse and who had invaded our flight schools for this purpose.This was and is my life’s mission: to stop plots and lay the foundation for a long-lasting peace.We must respect the sacrifices of the generations which came before us and never ever allow the terrorists to gain the upper hand on our soil or the soil of any of our close allies. In an environment where the press hounds and harasses her own good citizens, where crimes flourish against her law-abiding citizens, what chance do we have at meeting our obligation to subdue our enemies?To this end, I have worked hard to uncover a model of time’s arrow which I have confidence will go a long way to bridging the divides which have plagued humankind for too many centuries.And I found it not only in time for my wife’s precious birthday but also for another notable day in recent history.Tomorrow, May 19th will be Prince Harry and Meghan’s 2nd anniversary and we wish them all the best in their search for a new home. Thanks in part to the legacy of Lady Block, a war bride who survived the London bombings in WW II and settled in Shadycrest, the folks at the end of the path of exit 31 will always give them a warm welcome.

Whether you want to rest on a Caribbean beach, walk the most famous canyon in the world, explore ancient ruins, eat delicious cuisine or learn more this year at historically.After natural disasters that hit their economies hard, several of our 19 places to visit bounce back. While you enjoy the beach in Hawaii, Kerala or St. Barts, you can do some good.Or you can celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first walk of man on the moon, the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park, the 300th anniversary of Liechtenstein and, most importantly the Ghana Year of Return marks 400 years since the arrival of enslaved Africans in North America.Whether you want to relax, explore or learn — or all three — a destination for you is on this list.They're in alphabetical order here:Christchurch, New Zealand:Most people associate only with Christchurch with its most tragic event— the 2011 earthquake that struck much of the city leading to 185 deaths. But a city is not defined by the natural disaster— it is the way they choose to regroup and rebuild.Several years later, Christchurch was rebuilt to be respectful of the local people and to be more thoughtful about the environment creating a city that feels both hopeful and dynamic at once. Vendors who were once sold out of a container pop-up mall are now moving to brick-and-mortar locations followed by loyal locals. There has been a colorful street art of hope and resilience throughout the city. In rotating venues around the city music performances are often held instead of a single opera house or concert hall so more people have a chance to attend.The elegant Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial pays homage to those who have been lost, while the Transitional Cathedral has become a permanent part of the cityscape— intended to be, by its name, a temporary cardboard refuge for locals to follow the quake.Don't miss: Kakano, a Maori-owned and operated cooking school and cafe aimed at healing people through food and the Christchurch Art Gallery, which served as a home base for first responders after the quake and is now a beautiful centerpiece for a city on the move.Egypt:For so long, the land of the Pharaohs has welcomed tourists it's a wonder that archeologists have not discovered hieroglyphics depicting backpackers.Unfortunately, in recent times the tourist trade in the country has taken on a battering with security concerns and political upheaval that has kept many visitors away. An attack that killed four people near the Giza Pyramids on December 28, 2018 shows that serious security issues still exist.While this may dissuade some, others will continue to return to a country that appears to take shaky steps back to the mainstream tourism circuit.So in 2019, what's different? Well while the sand settled on deserted classic monuments Egyptologists gently brushed it aside to find a litany of exciting finds many of which are now being opened to the public.Over the past year, mummies, sphinxes, tombs, and fresh pyramid mysteries have all been uncovered, as Egypt has many more secrets to be revealed over and over again.And while security concerns persist, each year hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Kings ' Valley takes place without incident. The main Red Sea resorts in Egypt are also considered safe.Expect a major tourism drive from Egypt in the coming months as its highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum opens up to 2020. There's a perfect chance to beat the crowds until then.Don't miss: the recently opened Tomb of Mehu is a 4,000-year-old spine-tingling if you can find someone to let you in. Nearby, the ancient necropolis of Saqqara is where the penchant for pyramid building in ancient Egypt began.Fukuoka, Japan:The history is fascinating. Amazing eats Beauty by nature. If you don't already have the Japanese seaside town of Fukuoka on your radar, it's time to recalibrate your travel plans for Japan.Fukuoka is the gateway to Kyushu Island, the capital of the same name prefecture and one of the host cities for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.It is the perfect destination for those who want to go beyond well-trodden destinations like Osaka, Tokyo and Kyoto and see Japan's new corner.Highlights of this city and its surroundings include the ruins of Fukuoka Castle in the 17th century, the beautiful Kyushu National Museum and Dazaifu Tenmangu, a Shinto shrine home to over 6,000 plum trees that blossom every spring in stunning fashion.And while we're talking about blooms, another famous destination is the Kawachi Fuji-en Garden wisteria tunnel in Kitakyushu, about an hour's drive from town. Another worthy day trip is Yanagawa, known for its picturesque canals, an hour away from the Fukuoka.But for the last time, we saved the best: the food.Because of its seaside position on the east coast of Japan, Fukuoka is the dream destination of a seafood lover and is considered one of the top food cities in Japan. Just head to the fish market in Nagahama. Only once a month does the commercial market floor open to the public, but you can still visit its restaurants, which are open seven days a week.However we recommend that you save space for a Hakata ramen bowl It is the original tonkotsu ramen, a local specialty, and prized for its deliciously fat pork broth. Try it at Ichiran, a Japan-wide restaurant chain from Hakata, Fukuoka.Don't miss: in March 2019, the impressive Fukuoka Art Museum reopened after extensive renovations that started back in 2016. It offers a wide array of works by famous Japanese and global artists including Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Marc Chagall.Ghana:West Africa's poster nation for economic success and political stability hopes to trade its 2019 tourism status with a campaign targeting the African diaspora whose ancestors have been victims of the centuries-old brutal slave trade.The country's Return Year celebrates 400 years since the arrival in North America of the first enslaved Africans. It's a grim recognition of the evil that struck past inhabitants of Ghana and their descendants— and the strength they faced it with.What also awaits visitors to Ghana is the warm intoxicating country embrace completely at ease with its identity rushing headlong towards a bright future for all the sobriety of this anniversary.The capital, Accra, is crackling with a city's upswing dynamism, with a matching nightlife scene. Ghana's 335-mile coastline boasts empty surf spots such as Cape Three Points for those who want to escape its relentless excitement, while its many protected wildlife areas, including Mole National Park, are home to wild elephants, Nolan warthogs and spotted hyenas.Don't miss: The Whistling Rocks are home to Tongo, a village in northeastern Ghana's Tengzug Hills — dramatic arrangements of giant granite slabs that produce strange sounds when winds blow down from the Sahara.Grand Canyon, United States:Grand Canyon National Park, one of the most magnificent natural wonders in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is marking its 100th anniversary in 2019.Never mind that the canyon is actually about five to six million years old, give or take a couple of years, with about 2,000 million years of rocks at the canyon bottom.There are human artifacts from the Paleo-Indian period that date back nearly 12,000 years, and the area has been continuously occupied to this day.It was first protected by the U.S. government in 1893, and on February 26, 1919 it became Grand Canyon National Park, offering as much U.S. government protection as possible to the 1.2 million-acre park.The park attracted more than 6 million visitors for the first time ever in 2017, about 277 miles long and a mile deep from rim to river at different points.Yet most people see the magnificent South Rim overlooking the Grand Canyon, while some see the North Rim in season (it closes for winter).It may take two days for more adventurous sorts to hike to the canyon bottom. (It's easier to ride a mule.) Hikers walking from rim to rim could take three days of one-way walking while rafters could take two weeks or more.Don't miss: walking the Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden or even partly down the trail suggests award-winning photographer Pete McBride, author of "Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim." Walking even a bit gives people a perspective of the size of the place, he says. But remember, it's easy to walk in. It's more difficult to walk out, and always bring water and electrolytes."Hawaii Island, United States:Hawaii Island is back after a few shaky months, warmly welcoming visitors to its paradise slice.Following the devastating volcanic eruption of Kilauea in May 2018, which affected air quality, destroyed homes and damaged tourism, the island of Hawaii (local people ask you not to call it' the Big Island') is once again prepared to show off its magnificent beauty, amazingly diverse landscapes and relaxed island paceAlthough two-thirds of Hawaiian National Park Volcanoes closed during the Kilauea eruption, much of it reopened at the end of September, and trails and attractions continue to attract tourists.Volcano House, located in the park, reopened in early November, featuring top-notch star-looking views and unparalleled views of the volcano.While on the island and within the park there are still some closures, the number of new offers is impressive enough for even the most ambitious travelers to please.Binchotan Bar & Grill will be opening soon at Fairmont Orchid— think local seafood and grilled local produce over binchotan or white charcoal.Head to Ola Brew Co for locally inspired brews. Go for the Kona Gold Pineapple Cider or the Double IPA Watermelon and stay soaking up the community vibe.Resort fans longing for breathtaking sunsets over the water, may want to stay at the forthcoming Mauna Lani Auberge Resorts Collection, while boutique hotel seekers looking for something a little more rustic and down-to-earth can't go wrong at the Kamuela Inn, located in Waimea, an island area known for its ranching historyDon't miss: the new Volcano Unveiled tour of Hawaii Forest & Trail takes guests on an off-road adventure to explore changes to the crater of Halemaumau.The Hebrides, Scotland, UK:You may have heard stories about the fine white sand dunes of Scotland, the turquoise waters, the rough mountains, the crumbling castles— but nothing can prepare you to see the islands of Hebride.The most famous of the lot Skye Island, makes it a must-see list for many travelers but the lesser-visited Lewis and Harris, the northernmost Outer Hebridean Island, also deserves to be there.Harris Tweed's birthplace, the famous cloth that has been woven, dyed, and spun for centuries by the islanders, is also home to the Callanish Standing Stones ' own mystery of Stonehenge-style.Like Stonehenge, visitors can get close to Callanish's standing circle of boulders, which is believed to have been built about 5,000 years ago.For this and the other wonders of Lewis and Harris, the drive to Ullapool, near the Scottish mainland's northern tip, and the 2.5-hour ferry across a choppy stretch of the Atlantic to explore these islands is worthwhile. Alternatively the plane runs directly from Glasgow to Stornoway, the capital of the island.The island in Hebride has its own distinctive vibe but all of them are grounded in a similar spirit of small-town community Islay, Hebride's southernmost island, known for its whisky distilleries and amazing beaches, offers a real sense of island life. Driving around, visitors may be more likely to encounter cows than people, but any encounter with an islander is likely to earn an "islay wave"— a friendly acknowledgement from a fellow driver.Don't miss: head to the atmospheric Loch Finlaggan on Islay, the late medieval meeting place of the island lords the former Hebrides rulers. Ferry provider Caledonian MacBride (CalMac) offers low-cost travel between each Hebridean island, but traveling to Barra Island by plane is worth experiencing one of the most picturesque plane landings in the world, going down to a stunning sandy beach.Jaffa, Israel:For the convenience of an airport and Google Maps, Tel Aviv-Yafo is often lumped together as one unit but Yafo often spelled Jaffa in English) is as different from Tel Aviv as Brooklyn is from Manhattan.Traditionally, the artsier sister Jaffa, has been home to narrow streets packed with jewelers, sculptors, antique dealers, candlemakers, painters, and more to show and sell their work. The three boutique hotels that opened in 2018–The Jaffa, The Setai and The Drisco–also make the case for Jaffa as much more than a day trip.How do you spend a perfect day? Have hummus and pita at Abu Hassan's jam-packed community tables followed by Abulafia bakery sweets. Experience the world's first deaf-blind theater company, Nalaga'at (there's a café next door where all the baristas are deaf and you can learn Israeli signs for words like "coffee"), and don't forget to pick up from Zielinski & Rosen banana-scented soaps and orange-blossom perfume.Don't Miss: Jaffa is home to Israel's first whisky distillery, the Milk + Honey. And it's kosher before you have to ask— yes.Kerala, India:Sun, sea, sand, good food, houseboats, culture and wildlife are all in this area of India. The spectacular natural landscapes— think palm trees and widespread backwaters— give the region the nickname "God's Own Country."Severe floods wreaked havoc throughout this southwestern state during the summer of 2018, but many of its top tourist destinations escaped unscathed.At Kochi International, an airport powered entirely by solar panels, visitors will probably land. Kochi's ancient port city, once occupied by the Portuguese, is a multicultural hub that offers plenty to see and do. The traditional Kathakali dance, the storytelling dance form known for its colorful and intricate costumes and masks from Kerala, is a great place to check out.Kerala is also great for beaches, particularly in the state's southern part. Postcard-perfect Kovalam is a hotspot for surfing, while Varkala is good for relaxation.The backwaters of Kerala are famous for one reason: a nexus of waterways linking the villages of the regions and best explored via kettuvallam— a traditional wooden houseboat. From a single afternoon to a week, it's worth spending anywhere on one of the many rental houseboats on offer enjoying the sights and drifting sounds.Other highlights include Munnar to see the tea plantations, and Periyar National Park, a wildlife haven that offers guided jungle treks.Don't miss: the food — from Munnar's spice shops to the coconut that's all over Kerala and used to make one of the state's signature dishes: Kerala prawn curry.Liechtenstein:Within its borders the sixth smallest country in the world packs a lot.Liechtenstein's tiny principality, tucked between Austria and Switzerland, covers just 160 square kilometers (62 square miles).Nevertheless castles, museums and spectacular hiking and biking trails are all drawings in this sliver of alpine terrain which is also a banking powerhouse for uber-rich international clients.During the 300 years of the principality, Liechtenstein has gone unnoticed by most of the world's tourists but the 2019 tricentennial puts the country in the spotlight–with its 37,000 residents.During the year, ceremonies exhibitions and celebrations are planned to mark the 300th anniversary of Liechtenstein as a principality.The Liechtenstein Trail will be debuting in May. The trail of 75 kilometers (47 miles) sets a network of existing paths across all 11 municipalities together. A new application, complete with Augmented Reality, will help visitors navigate the route.Hikers looking for a thrill beyond the perfect postcard landscapes will be able to join a falconer and a golden eagle on a 90-minute hiking adventure near Malbun.Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, is home to a handful of museums with fine art, cultural artifacts, postage stamps and more. The Treasure Chamber of the Principality features valuable items belonging to the Liechtenstein Princes.Don't miss: the most precious treasure of the country may be its show-stopping alpine setting complete with strategically perched fairytale stone castles such as Balzers ' Gutenberg Castle.Lima, Peru:In 2019, athletes and racing adventurers in Peru will work up an appetite.The Pan American and Parapan American Games will take place in Lima (July 26-August 11), where almost 7,000 competitors will compete in 39 sports for dominance Well before the arrival of these athletes, the 2019 Dakar Rally will start full-throttle on January 6-17.Starting and finishing in Lima, the Dakar Rally is an 11-day odyssey involving more than 300 participating vehicles— from motorcycles to trucks— racing along Peru's 5,000-kilometer track.All this effort deserves a delicious reward, and Lima is willing to feed you.Peru has won the World's Leading Culinary Destination award at the World Travel Awards for seven consecutive years, and Lima hosts three of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World: Central, Maido and Astrid & Gastón.Pia León, who is behind much-lauded Central together with her husband chef Virgilio Martínez, opened Kjolle in 2018 in the trendy Barranco district of Lima.Don't miss: Mercado 28 in the Miraflores district is a new gastronomic market The market features a range of tapas restaurants, Amazonian cuisine ceviche, cocktails and more.New York City:Like all the great cities of the world, New York is ebbing and flowing in a constant state of change and progress but it is always worth a visit. So why are you now?New York is hosting World Pride, the world's largest LGBTQ celebration in June 2019, and at the same time honoring its own legacy with the Stonewall Riots ' 50th anniversary.The riots took place at an iconic gay bar in Greenwich Village— now part of a federally recognized National Monument where community queer and trans individuals pushed back against a police raid.The event marked a major moment for advancing and recognizing U.S. LGBTQ rights, and its half-century mark is a reminder that New York will always be a home for those in need— as long as you don't try to push your way to the subway before everyone else gets off.There's a reason why New York's classics are classics beyond the special celebrations from the Jackson Pollocks on display at the Met to a plate full of seafood at the 42nd Street Oyster Bar within the Grand Central Terminal architectural wonder.Don't miss: The recently renovated New York City Ferry system connects the boroughs in a new, easy way — it's the best option to get to the surfer-friendly Rockaway Beach from downtown Manhattan. And regardless of the weather, pizza is always the right time.Normandy, France:Idyllic Normandy has a long historical footprint on the northern coast of France. It is the place from which, almost 1,000 years ago, a conqueror named William set sail to tame England.But our focus in 2019 will be on D-Day's 75th anniversary. The course of world history was altered on June 6, 1944, due to the crossing of the English Channel of World War II, which launched the bloody liberation of France from Nazi rule by the Allies.There are more than 20 cemeteries from the Allied and Axis countries in Normandy to honor war dead. In the opening and closing scenes of "Saving Private Ryan," the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach, is seen and is a moving experience.The Utah Landing Beach Museum, where an originalB-26 bomber can be seen, is one of several that you can visit to learn more about the dangerous effort. The choice is the Musée du Débarquement in the beautiful village of Arromanches-les-Bains.Bayeux is a great place to stay for a Normandy tour of a vistor. While it's best known for the 1066 Norman invasion of the Bayeux Tapestry, it's also another excellent stop on your D-Day tourDon't miss: Honfleur, home to a picturesque harbor and other points of interest that captured the eye of impressionist Claude Monet, is where the Seine River meets the English Channel. Insiders recommend that you rent a car to really see everything that Normandy has to offer.Oaxaca, Mexico:Oaxaca may not have received as much attention in central Mexico as Mexico City or Tulum, but it doesn't have to try hard to impress visitors whether through its cuisine art ruins or mezcal.With its colorful colonial buildings and open-air marketplaces selling an apparently infinite number of ingredients to make mole, the city's claim to fame, this Mexican city is a sight to behold.And speaking of mole, a sauce made from chocolate and ground chiles and generously ladled over many Mexican specialties: Oaxaca is in its own right a food destination. Check out Casa Oaxaca with duck tacos and smoked octopus as well as a small section of the menu dedicated to vegan dishes for diners looking to splurge on a meal.Casual diners (and all others) should try the other regional items in Oaxaca: the tlayuda. A large griddled tortilla filled with beans, pork fat and cheese can be found in restaurants around the city and food markets such as Noviembre's Mercado 20.Hire a driver or join a tour group after a day or two wandering the picturesque streets and head out of the city center to explore the ruins of Mitla or the UNESCO World Heritage site of the city, Monte Albán, a pre-Colombian architectural site.Don't miss: one of the most charming parts of a visit to Oaxaca is the bed and breakfast scene of Oaxaca. The Cabrera Family owns three B&Bs in the area, and both for their two-course breakfasts and beautiful rooms are highly recommended: Casa de las Bugambilias, Los Milagros and El Secreto. Also noteworthy is the Casa de Siete Balcones, a bed and breakfast in a building dating back to the 18th century that has preserved many Baroque details.Oman:Oman, on the Arabian Peninsula, has it all for golden dunes under panoramic skies, epic mountain ranges and waters filled with dolphins and tortoises.The evocatively named Empty Quarter is the largest sand desert in the world and can be ventured into for your own Arabia Lawrence adventures with guides. Sharqiya Sands offers resorts and camps as well as activities such as camel racing, sand-skiing and dune-bashing for 4WD.The Hajar Mountains can be explored on horseback or on foot, with stunning views over steep canyons, and can be combined with a visit to the ancient city of Nizwa with its fort and legendary souk.Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve is the beach where green tortoises nest along the generous coastline of Oman, including Muscat, the capital of the portOman's newest five-star hotel, a diamond-shaped building with a striking geometric façade and a coolly beautiful lobby inspired by water lilies, is the Kempinski Hotel Muscat beachside.To order to avoid the intense summer heat, the best time to visit is October to AprilWith its $1.8 billion passenger terminal, the newly expanded Muscat International Airport is ready for an influx of visitors to this less-discovered destination in the Middle East.Don't miss: a magnificent example of Islamic architecture is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscan.Plovdiv, Bulgaria:Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, is preparing to cement its status as one of two European Cultural Capitals for 2019 on the European City Break Circuit. (The other is the rocky town of Matera, Italy.)Renowned for its Roman ruins, Plovdiv was also Greeks and Ottomans ' once stomping ground. The east-meet-west location means that there is a mix of cultural influences on display in places such as the 600-year-old Dzhumaya Mosque and the Chifte Banya Ottoman-era— a 16th-century bathhouse that now houses exhibits of modern art.Plovdiv's cobbled streets are transformed into a busy festival hub in the summer months. The Opera Open festival is in full swing in June and July, and visitors can perform at the amazing Roman amphitheater in the city Kapana Fest offers cultural entertainment in summer and fall in the hipster Kapana district, which translates as "the trap Wandering Kapana, you'll spot neighboring craft shops in nightclubs and plenty of places to soak up the laid-back bohemian vibe.Don't miss: the Roman ruins— from the Stadium commissioned in the 2nd century AD by Emperor Hadrian to the ruins of the Roman Forum, once the administrative center of Plovdiv. The highlight of the Roman relics is the ancient theater of the city, restored in the mid-20th century and the perfect place to watch one or two performances.St. Barts, French West Indies:In September 2017, Hurricane Irma struck the Caribbean and southern parts of the United States, leaving unprecedented destruction and the daunting task of reconstruction in her wake.There was extensive damage to islands such as Barbuda, Turks and Caicos, Tortola and St. Martin.St. Barthélemy (the formal name for St Barts) has also been damaged as a French outpost and haunt for billionaires and celebrities over the past several decades. But full recovery is getting closer.According to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, most of the island's hotels and villas are open, meaning visitors can enjoy the crystal blue waters and lush tropical greenery while enjoying their world-famous regulars (walking along white sandy beaches in their swimwear, no less).Blanc— St. Cheval. Barth Isle de France, Le Sereno, Hotel Manapany and The Christopher have already reopened, and major properties like Le Guanahani and Eden Rock are planning to reopen in late 2019. (The villas of Eden Rock are already open.)St. Barts — named for his brother by Christopher Columbus, Bartolomeo — is hosting many events in the spring, including the Bucket Regatta on March 21st weekend and Les Voiles de St. Barth, a week-long regatta in April that attracts over 1,000 sailors and at least 80 boats.Don't miss: Christmas and New Year's Eve 2020 visit A litany of boldface names (possibly Leonardo DiCaprio, Barry Diller, Ellen DeGeneres) pepper with their attendant glitz at the beaches, restaurants and nightclubs as the armada of superyachts and sailing boats owned by international industrial captains and Russian oligarchs floats in the distance. Locals say it is above Cour Vendome or on the docks of General de Gaulle that the best place to see the New Year's Eve fireworks show.Space Coast, Florida, United States:Are you willing to explore outer space? While nobody can give you a moon tourist adventure— at least not yet— fans of space can still explore the heavenly skies on a Space Coast tripThe 50th anniversary of the first walk of mankind on the moon will be July 20, 2019, and the Atlantic coastline of Central Florida will be ready for the throngs who want to see where Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins rocked off the Earth and into the history books.Learn everything about historic Apollo missions from 1963 to 1972 at the Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral. While the Apollo 11 landing will be highlighted in 2019, exhibits on the Space Shuttle program, Hubble Telescope and more can also be seen.In a shuttle launch simulator, you can also buckle up for a ride or attend a status briefing on current NASA missions. A fortunate few early planners can celebrate under the Apollo Saturn V rocket at a gala on July 16.Don't miss: take advantage of a few non-space outings. Surfers will enjoy the waves on the ocean side at pristine Sebastian Inlet State Park while the calmer Indian River Lagoon appeals to kayakers. The nearby Melbourne Treetop Trek helps you to fly through and frolic in the arboreal beauty of Florida.Weimar, Germany:An exciting, precarious tightrope walk between two World Wars, the Weimar Republic years— from 1918 to 1933— was a time of tremendous artistic energy and courageous freedom of expression in Germany.In what is surely one of the exciting periods in the history of the country, Weimar, a small town of 65,000 in Thuringia, was not only the birthplace of the new republic, but also the seat of a modernist revolution in art and design, with repercussions that would be felt all over the world.Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus art school— now Bauhaus University— in 1919 and gave us artists like Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky.This year's 100th anniversary celebrations will take place nationwide with the opening festival "100 Years of Bauhaus" taking place in Berlin from 16 to 24 January, but to see where it all began, head to the Bauhaus-Museum in Weimar, then hit the streets to soak up the atmosphere.For this small town is a cultural heavyweight— it was the birthplace of German Classicism in the late 18th and 19th centuries, giving us the writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller.Music was also made here by composers Franst Liszt and Johann Sebastian Bach.Walking through the city, from the Goethe House to the Belvedere Castle, you will cross UNESCO World Heritage SitesDon't miss: The student-founded Bauhaus Walking Tour meets at the Bauhaus Atelier café-shop at the University of Bauhaus.