The Saturday Farmers Market at Noordermarkt

by on July 16, 2012 in Market

The Saturday Farmers Market at Noordermarkt

One of the joys of city life is the weekend Farmers Market. Ironic perhaps, but all major cities seem to have wonderful markets filled with produce from the country, from the farmlands.  Amsterdam is no exception and the Boerenmarkt op de Noordermarkt (Farmers Market in Noordermarkt) is one of these exceptional markets. An Organic Farmers […]

Sunset Sunday – Sailing the Black Sea of Bulgaria

by on July 15, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Sailing the Black Sea of Bulgaria

When I first arrived to touch the waters of the Black Sea it was just that black, pitch black in fact. But the time read close to midnight when we reached the beach just south of Sozopol in Bulgaria to set up tent.  It was no surprise. The next morning I woke to the sounds […]

A Walk through Oxford University Inspires

by on July 10, 2012 in Destination

A Walk through Oxford University Inspires

My walk through Oxford University confirmed the dictum “knowledge is power.” Well, maybe I didn’t feel powerful like a superhero, but the energy from the colleges inspired me. I left with more than memories. My  journey began one morning years ago in San Francisco when my friend called me to discuss our afternoon plans. He […]

Sunset Sunday – L’Ametlla de Mar, Catalonia Spain

by on July 8, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – L’Ametlla de Mar, Catalonia Spain

During the last days of my European backpack adventure I traveled across Spain. And many of those days and nights I spent in the sleepy shore town of L’Ametlla de Mar. Largely off the international tourist map, L’Ametlla de Mar is roughly two hours south of Barcelona on the train and is essentially the “go-to” […]

Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Streets of Quebec City

by on July 1, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Streets of Quebec City

A summertime stroll through the streets of Quebec City can confuse any visitor. French is spoken, cafes line the cobblestone streets, the food is delicious, and none of it is cheap. Yes, you may think you are actually walking the streets of Europe. Most of my visits to the province of Quebec were to explore […]

Siga, Siga … Sailing the Greek Islands

by on June 29, 2012 in Destination, Reflection

Siga, Siga … Sailing the Greek Islands

Sailing the Greek Islands was the trip that truly set Stay Adventurous in motion. Below are the words I penned (or typed actually) as my first ever published travel story describing the trip. The site where it was published years ago, realhoboken, is no longer live, so I took the liberty to add the story […]

Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Sail in the Greek Isles

by on June 24, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Sail in the Greek Isles

When people think of sailing the Greek Isles, most dream of whitewashed buildings, an arid island landscape, and the clear crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It is a paradise most travelers yearn to visit. I know I do. But my sail through the Greek Islands was on the western side of the country. […]

Painting for Pleasure with Scottish Artist Hazel Campbell

by on June 22, 2012 in Events, Reflection

Painting for Pleasure with Scottish Artist Hazel Campbell

To celebrate the “Year of Creative” in Scotland artist Hazel Campbell came to New York during Scotweek this past April. The well known landscape painter from the beautiful southwest countryside of Dumfries and Galloway has a long history of producing great artwork. Our afternoon was no exception. Hazel spoke to the few invited guests in the […]

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