Sunset Sunday – Luang Prabang, Laos and The Mekong River

Sunset Sunday – Luang Prabang, Laos and The Mekong River

I met Marie in New York, where she apparently lives, but truth be told she is always traveling.  And for this week’s Sunset Sunday, she describes a sunset memory from Luang Prabang,  Laos.  Enjoy – Each day that I spent in Luang Prabang was full of lazy beauty and discovery.  Whether it was the morning […]

the 5-Photos of Buffalo, New York

the 5-Photos of Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York surprised. It did. I didn’t expect to see a city with so much historical treasure, especially with its architecture nor did I expect to see a city in the midst of a major resurgence. Yes, Buffalo surprised me during few days first as a volunteer for the New York Special Olympics and […]

A Volunteer’s View from the New York Special Olympics Summer Games held in Buffalo, NY

A Volunteer’s View from the New York Special Olympics Summer Games held in Buffalo, NY

  The New York Special Olympics games are the sixth-largest Special Olympics gathering in the world. I’ve been a supporter for many years, but this year I just couldn’t write the check and call that the extent of my donation. No, I decided to volunteer. I took the pilgrimage from the hustling, bustling city of […]

Sunset Sunday-View from the Four Seasons Miami

Sunset Sunday-View from the Four Seasons Miami

After settling into my room at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami located in Brickell, I headed directly to the pool where I spent a wonderful afternoon of leisure. I don’t often think of Brickell as a destination in Miami, but I know the Four Seasons is a destination wherever they are located. And actually, I’d […]

Sunset Sunday-A Mile High Return from Mexico

Sunset Sunday-A Mile High Return from Mexico

On my  flight back from my recent trip to Mexico I looked out from my window seat and experienced a mile high moment; a mile high sunset. And I reflected on the moment. I stared and smiled for a while and then I eventually grabbed my iPhone to snap an image. My recent Mexican adventure […]

Jamaica: The Beat of the Caribbean

Jamaica: The Beat of the Caribbean

There’s no doubt that Jamaica stands apart from other Caribbean vacation spots. A strong African heritage remains today, in the cuisine, native identity and perhaps most strikingly, in the music. There are still the soaring peaks, jungle wetlands and idyllic beach resorts to make holidays here more than worthwhile. But the heart of Jamaica retains […]

Sunset Sunday-Feeling at Home in Bohol Island, Philippines

Sunset Sunday-Feeling at Home in Bohol Island, Philippines

This week the sunset series heads to the Philippines for a sunset from the Bohol Islands. I met Kay, the guest post author, at a social event after the New York Times Travel Show earlier this winter. We started discussing her ancestral home and I quickly noticed her passion for her country, travel and also […]

From Peaks to Shores-The Many Sides of Mexico

From Peaks to Shores-The Many Sides of Mexico

Mexico is many things to many people, but if you’re planning a trip to the sun-kissed nation you can enjoy everything from a lazy beach vacation in touristy areas to a high-adrenaline activity break and rugged adventure off the beaten track. Visitors can marvel at a 1,300-year-old Maya palace in Palenque, trek through lush jungle, […]