Oh “MamMitas” the Beach Club of Playa

Oh “MamMitas” the Beach Club of Playa

In Mexico, “playa” might translate to beach, but “Playa” means Playa del Carmen. And when travelers visit Playa del Carmen, the  beach where the “in crowd” goes to see and be seen remains Mamitas Beach Club. Located on 28th street, a few blocks north of the popular nighttime haunts, the party begins on the beach.  […]

The 2nd January Anniversary

The 2nd January Anniversary

Today I celebrate two years of freelance, or as I see it, two years of freedom. This January 5th marks two years since my last day employed in the corporate world. When I reflect back on the two years, I smile.  And it’s a big smile. So now looking forward just like last year with […]

Sunset Sunday – Joshua Tree National Park

Sunset Sunday – Joshua Tree National Park

The U2 album cover might show just a single Joshua Tree, but a visit to the National Park provides any visitor the chance to hike among thousands. Every few feet down a trail I discovered the next one and the next perfect photograph. After over a hundred different photos, I started to realize although each […]

The Sands of Stone Island, Mazatlán

The Sands of Stone Island, Mazatlán

I didn’t see or step on one single stone.  And it’s not an island either, although the quickest and easiest way to arrive is across water. Stone Island takes its name from a town that needed to be relocated years ago. However, today all you need to know is that it’s a perfect place to […]

Sunset Sunday – 2010, the Year in Review

Sunset Sunday – 2010, the Year in Review

In the cold crisp New York winter an idea was born. I decided to write a weekly post about one of my favorite moments of the day. I wanted to share my stories about the majesty and magic of the sunset. Since last January, every (well nearly every) Sunday I published a post “Sunset Sunday” […]

The Czech Republic and the Christmas Stone

The Czech Republic and the Christmas Stone

The sun rose over the horizon as the bus started to navigate the city streets. I entered Prague fatigued by the overnight ride from Brussels but yet full of energy and excited to learn more about my heritage. The splendid city famed for adoring architecture, romantic boulevards, and pilsner beer also contained the roots of the […]

The Gorgeous Gili Islands of Lombok

The Gorgeous Gili Islands of Lombok

Paradise.  The image often includes a pristine beach, soft white sand, and a brilliant blue ocean backdrop. Make it a remote island only accessible by boat and not overrun by tourists or tourism and you create the perfect image. Yes, it’s paradise. Bali ignites the imagination of such a place, but the lesser known Gili […]

Sunset Sunday – Two Evenings in Carlsbad, California

Sunset Sunday – Two Evenings in Carlsbad, California

One of the highlights of any visit to the left coast is the sunset. During my November travels I watched numerous from the beaches of both California and Mexico. Such lovely images captured and such lovely memories enjoyed. On the trip I scheduled a two night stay in the coastal California community of Carlsbad. In […]