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Happy Holi-The Holi Festival Marks the Beginning of Spring

Happy Holi-The Holi Festival Marks the Beginning of Spring

Dear Spring, welcome. After the past few days in New York City, it might finally be safe to say spring has arrived. Actually, it arrived  a month ago. No, I am not talking about the spring (vernal) equinox, but rather the Hindu Holi Festival. Happy Holi I knew next to nothing about Holi (although my […]

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Postcard-Hong Kong, a City of Contrast

Postcard-Hong Kong, a City of Contrast

Hong Kong is a must see city and one must do when visiting is to take Victoria Peak Tram to take in the view of the skyline and harbor from above. It’s one of the best skyline viewpoints in the world. But what I appreciated most about the vibrant city was its contrasts. The tall […]

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Six Reasons to Attend the New York Travel Festival

Six Reasons to Attend the New York Travel Festival

What are you doing next weekend? If you don’t have plans you do now. If you do have plans, it may be time to cancel them. The New York Travel Festival, a consumer focused travel show, will be held in New York City on April 20-21st. And yes, tickets are still available. But, why come? […]

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Postcard-The Empty Sound of Red Rocks

Postcard-The Empty Sound of Red Rocks

On a trip from Denver to Keystone, Colorado, a beer crawl actually, we made a stop at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Closed for a concert, we still had (special) access to see the theater but could not run down the steps or listen to any of the acoustics. I guess I’ll just need to […]

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Sunset Sunday-The Arctic Cold of Churchill, Manitoba

Sunset Sunday-The Arctic Cold of Churchill, Manitoba

Everywhere I travel I always capture a sunset and my arctic adventure to Churchill, Manitoba proved no  different. On my first evening, I socialized the idea with my hosts and planned to capture it the following evening after we settled in.  The itinerary included three nights in Churchill and sunset photos were hardly high on […]

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the Five Photos of Glasgow, Scotland

the Five Photos of Glasgow, Scotland

Many travelers don’t visit Glasgow when touring Scotland. Tourists or travelers spend time in Edinburgh, the Highlands or the country’s western isles. But in skipping Glasgow, do they miss out? Perhaps this will help you decide, welcome to the next installment of the five, and enjoy five photos of Glasgow. George Square The cultural center […]

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Sunset Sunday-A Moonset in Puerto Vallarta

Sunset Sunday-A Moonset in Puerto Vallarta

One morning, early on my travels to Puerto Vallarta, I looked out over the ocean from my room and watched the moon set. It nearly seemed like a sunset, with the reflection on the water and Bay of Banderas, but it all happened an hour before the sun would rise and start warming the very […]

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Postcard-Blue Sky Religion in Copala

Postcard-Blue Sky Religion in Copala

In the state of Sinaloa, Mexico a small mining town nestled in the mountains still holds its colonial charm. Copala, a short day trip from Mazatlan, offers visitors a wonderful chance to explore and take in history. And part of that history remains a visit to the impressive catholic church on the main square. Even […]

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