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Lebanon, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka – Part of My Asian Wish List in Videos

Lebanon, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka – Part of My Asian Wish List in Videos

by on August 27, 2011 in Destination, Films

This month I provided a Taste of Asia on the site. I published stories and photos from my adventures in a few Asian countries. But Asia is massive. Huge. And there is so much more left to see, and so much more I want to explore. At times, when researching potential trips or destinations, I read […]

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Surf, Sun, and Seafood in the Golden Zone of Mazatlán

Surf, Sun, and Seafood in the Golden Zone of Mazatlán

by on August 25, 2011 in Beach, Destination, Mexico Travel

Mazatlán can romance you with its Old Town and excite you with its excursions of adventure, but for many it’s simply the surf, sun, and seafood. And Mazatlán’s Golden Zone offers all three. Surf Class in the Golden Zone I always wanted to surf Mazatlán. I road tripped once form Mazatlan to San Blas to surf the waves of Nayarit, […]

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Stroll the Streets of Oaxaca

Stroll the Streets of Oaxaca

by on August 22, 2011 in Destination, Mexico Travel

A stroll or a walk through city streets tells the story. It can speak of the culture and the cuisine. It can provide clues about the past and even point to the future. Yes, the walk allows a visitor to survey the scene and learn about the locals. On my first free day in Oaxaca […]

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Images of the Buddha in Thailand

Images of the Buddha in Thailand

by on August 12, 2011 in Destination, Photo

Buddha, perhaps more of a philosopher than a founder of a religion, is ever present in Thailand. The “awakened one’s” way of life still influences the people and culture of South East Asia and everywhere you travel in the “land of the smiles” Buddha seems to be there with you. A statue. A temple (Wat). […]

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The Wonder of the World at Petra

The Wonder of the World at Petra

by on August 5, 2011 in Destination, Guest Post

I first met Bharat, the author, while staying in Princeton, (sounds much better than saying working in Hopewell, NJ). We worked together on a consulting project, and both shared the desire to explore the world. Since those days Bharat has traveled through the much of the Middle East, India, Afghanistan, East Africa and the Sudan […]

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Four Ways to Appreciate the Charm of Mayan Ruins at Coba

Four Ways to Appreciate the Charm of Mayan Ruins at Coba

by on July 18, 2011 in Destination, Mexico Travel

The heavy rain arrived and a late breakfast was added to the itinerary after our first stop in Punta Laguna. We stopped just a few miles from the Mayan archaeological site of Coba and waited out the storm. After some eggs and tortilla the rain ceased.  We piled back into the van and continued to […]

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Bungee Jump – Acapulco’s different dive

Bungee Jump – Acapulco’s different dive

by on June 20, 2011 in Destination

Famous for its cliff diving, Acapulco also provides visitors the chance for a different type of dive. A chance not just to be spectator but actually soar from similar heights. The dive is not off cliffs, but rather located in the heart of the downtown beach. The dive is a bungee jump. After a cerveza […]

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A World Cup Memory and a Reminder to Believe

A World Cup Memory and a Reminder to Believe

by on June 16, 2011 in Adventure Mindset, Destination, Reflection

The World Cup Reminder to Believe As I watch the CONCACAF Gold Cup, (soccer tournament) I recall the magic of last June. I recall the world coming together to watch soccer, recall witnessing South Africa continue to heal through sports, and I recall believing I’d see USA play a World Cup match. When my tour […]

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