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The Tropical Garden Brunch Adventure

The Tropical Garden Brunch Adventure

by on September 29, 2011 in Adventure Mindset, Culture Thru Cuisine

Sometimes the setting makes the meal. Sometimes, it’s the views, and other times it’s the mission of a place that can make every bite taste a tad better. At the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, an exquisite brunch with an outside garden view made for a perfect Easter Sunday meal. Sunday brunch, buffet style, included unlimited […]

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Tasting the Good Life in South Beach – Vita by Baoli

Tasting the Good Life in South Beach – Vita by Baoli

by on September 28, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

I firmly believe we all need to treat ourselves. We must take time to enjoy life’s many pleasures. For many, including myself, that occasionally translates into tasting great cuisine. Simply, food is more than subsistence. Good food makes a good day and great food makes for a great day. And when you travel to South […]

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Miami’s Downtown Delight – Bin18

Miami’s Downtown Delight – Bin18

by on September 27, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

A few years ago, I searched for a place to spend time in downtown Miami.  I figured I’d write, entertain a bite to eat and perhaps a cocktail; I held low expectations. But, I stumbled on a place I’d return to week after week and then again the following year.  I discovered the downtown delight […]

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Cuban Cuisine at Havana Harry’s

Cuban Cuisine at Havana Harry’s

by on September 19, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

When asked to name the most popular ethnic cuisine in Miami most people think Cuban. And those that provide a different answer probably don’t even consider Cuban ethnic but rather native cuisine. During my time in Kendall, Miami I met many Cuban-Americans. Some even told me stories of how their family left a Castro controlled […]

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The Mexican Tequila Bandera – A Patriot’s Drink on Independence Day

The Mexican Tequila Bandera – A Patriot’s Drink on Independence Day

by on September 15, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel

No, actually, ‘Cinco de Mayo’ (May 5th) is not Mexican Independence Day, the celebration begins at 11pm on each and every September 15th. The reenactment of the cry (or scream) for independence, “El Grito,” takes places in most every Mexican village, town, and city. It’s a fiesta too. The Mexicans are patriotic. Actually, in all […]

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My 9/11 Memorial Cobblestone

My 9/11 Memorial Cobblestone

by on September 8, 2011 in Reflection

One Tuesday morning a city, a nation, and the world changed. September 11th changed everything. We all have our story. I worked downtown and walked home completely covered in ash. The day found me frightened, sad, and disillusioned. Over time those feelings changed and so did my life, but that day is one I can […]

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The Mayan Magic of Mexico and Me

The Mayan Magic of Mexico and Me

by on September 7, 2011 in Destination, Films, Mexico Travel

Recently I was asked the very difficult question, “What was your most memorable trip?” Too difficult to select just one, my answer is often, “well, it depends,” and then I rattle of a few destinations. But even with a long list of adventures worthy of a video, I needed to give Wanderfly one destination and one […]

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A Winter Tour of the Summer Palace in Beijing, China

A Winter Tour of the Summer Palace in Beijing, China

by on September 6, 2011 in Destination, Photo

In Beijing during the heat of summer, the Chinese Emperors often left the Forbidden City and traveled to the Summer Palace (or Gardens of Nurtured Harmony – or 颐和园 in simplified Chinese) to cool off.  On my winter travel to China, I needed no such cooling off. The -13 degrees didn’t need to be converted to any scale, summer […]

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