Fall Foliage – Glimmerglass State Park in New York’s Catskills

Fall Foliage – Glimmerglass State Park in New York’s Catskills

Summer scheduling challenges pushed the family reunion to October. Perfect. Well perfect if you like brisk fall weather and the brilliant colors of fall. I enjoy both and left New York excited for the journey to Glimmerglass State Park in the Catskills of New York. Roughly four hours away from the big apple and just […]

10 Travel Tips on How to Travel Local

10 Travel Tips on How to Travel Local

How often do you say, “I want to do what the locals do,” or “I want to eat where the locals eat,” when traveling? Pretty often I bet. And I am guessing one of your favorite travel experiences involves a local or authentic experience too.  Am I right? Well, did you stumble on the experience […]

Exploring The Waikiki Nightlife

Exploring The Waikiki Nightlife

Honolulu’s reputation for being able to effortlessly deliver a relaxing experience to its visitors certainly precedes it; with the slow rhythm of the waves crashing softly on the golden sands as an ever-present soundtrack, it’s may be impossible to not shed a bit of that lingering stress. While experiencing the natural beauty of the Waikiki […]

Driving The Roads of Scotland – An Adventure in Itself

Driving The Roads of Scotland – An Adventure in Itself

I don’t often drive; I don’t even own a car. But on certain trips renting a car is the right call even if it is driving on the left side of the road. Scotland was one of those trips. I decided to drive and hire a car in Glasgow since my time was short in the […]

Sunset Sunday – A Tour Bus Stop in Santiago Tuxtla, Veracruz

Sunset Sunday – A Tour Bus Stop in Santiago Tuxtla, Veracruz

“Craig how much time do you need?” asked Jesus. “Two minutes, maybe three.” I responded.  And even though we were late for our evening reception in Catemaco, he could make that work. At first, I hoped to capture the sunset on the lake in Catemaco, but the sun would not wait for us like the […]

the Five – Photos of Mazatlan

the Five – Photos of Mazatlan

Photographs can tell a story. I pieced together these five photographs to highlight a recent trip south of the border to Mazatlan, Mexico. Golden Zone – Playa Camarones Known as a beach destination, Mazatlan also has surf. One morning I woke up early to head down to Playa Camarones to catch a few waves. Located […]

Sunset Sunday – Chasing the Sunset in Glasgow, Scotland

Sunset Sunday – Chasing the Sunset in Glasgow, Scotland

Scotland is known for dramatic views and also rapid changing weather. One minute the sun can shine with a clear crisp blue sky, the next it could be raining yet again. So capturing a sunset in Glasgow would depend on the weather and it would prove to be a challenge. But I needed to “equalize.” […]

Does Hawaii Have it All?

Does Hawaii Have it All?

Lush rainforests, live volcanoes, black-sand beaches, bustling cities and remote pasturelands—Hawaii has it all. Do you want to go ziplining through tropical valleys, or snorkel in coral reefs, or learn to surf in the land where surfing was invented? Do you want to see the only palace in the U.S., or play golf on some […]