The 5 Postcards from Adventure in the Adirondacks of New York

by on August 25, 2015 in Destination

The 5 Postcards from Adventure in the Adirondacks of New York

Let’s play the word association game, when I say “Adirondacks” what do you say? “Mountains?,” or perhaps “Chairs?” After an adventure filled week across the Adirondacks of New York, I discovered much more. Some new words that come to mind now: Fly Fishing, Historic, Guide Boats, Beer, and Castles? Let’s discover why as we look […]

Walking the Zocalo and the Mexico City Sunset at El Mayor

by on August 23, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

Walking the Zocalo and the Mexico City Sunset at El Mayor

I exited the taxi in traffic just steps from the famed Zocalo. As sunset hour approached in Mexico City, I decided to appreciate the people and energy of the vibrant capital on foot. But that evening I walked the historic Center with a purpose too. My mission – to confirm the Mexico City sunset location […]

The Long Lake Sunset, an Adirondack Sunset Adventure in Weather

by on August 16, 2015 in Sunset Sunday

The Long Lake Sunset, an Adirondack Sunset Adventure in Weather

It started to rain heavier as I made my way to the beached boat. It wasn’t promising. The chances for a Adirondack Sunset from Long Lake (14 miles in length) didn’t seem very possible. But if there is one thing I learned from the few days on my recent adventures across the Adirondacks was that […]

Adventure Awaits in the Adirondack Mountains of New York with #EatPlayLoveNY

by on August 10, 2015 in Destination, Events

Adventure Awaits in the Adirondack Mountains of New York with #EatPlayLoveNY

My adventures shall take me “South of the Border” once again. Well this time, it’s different, and it’s a chance to further explore my native state of New York and the Adirondack Mountains. Northern New York State My flights landed in Montreal, where I enjoyed 24-hours of French Cosmopolitan Canada before heading back “South of […]

A Daytona Beach Sunset from the Pink Sand Beaches of Florida

by on August 2, 2015 in Sunset Sunday

A Daytona Beach Sunset from the Pink Sand Beaches of Florida

After spending a day exploring historic St Augustine, which included tasting the water from its Fountain of Youth, the plan was only to continue southbound. I never realized I’d “race” to Daytona Beach and catch the sunset on the pink sands of its famous beach. I learned more about stock car racing and Daytona from […]

4 Ways to Enjoy New York

by on July 31, 2015 in Destination, Featured, Guest Post

4 Ways to Enjoy New York

When discussing travel to New York City, it’s almost impossible to effectively narrow down the attractions and activities that should be on your list. Part of what makes the city so unique among international travel destinations, after all, is it sheer breadth of activity; everywhere you turn there’s an iconic landmark, a must-see show or […]

Episode 05: Handsome Harrisburg, a Capital City Starting to Look Good Again

by on July 30, 2015 in Podcast Show Notes

Episode 05: Handsome Harrisburg, a Capital City Starting to Look Good Again

I love alliterations and couldn’t resist ‘Handsome” for  the Harrisburg Podcast episode. Well don’t give me credit, Teddy Roosevelt used the word “handsome” first in the city, when he dedicated the new capitol in 1906. He essentially decreed and his words now appear on a tile inscribed inside the building itself. “This is the handsomest […]

The Surprising Skyline Sunset of London from Charlton

by on July 26, 2015 in Sunset Sunday

The Surprising Skyline Sunset of London from Charlton

A skyline at sunset is often one of the best you images possible of a city, but I never considered a skyline sunset of London a real possibility until after my time in Charlton. In some cities, the skyline sunset is a must. I can’t recommend  walking the Brooklyn Bridge in New York at sunset […]

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