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The Shanghai Surprise; Shanghai Metro and the Drunken Shrimp

The Shanghai Surprise; Shanghai Metro and the Drunken Shrimp

by on May 13, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination

Shanghai surprises. When you walk the city you know you are not in Kansas. My friend compares it to another planet. He says it’s Mars. It’s not, but it sure is different. Very different. Different architecture, different customs, different language.  But perhaps the biggest difference for me came when I sat down for dinner.  The […]

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The Truth about Cinco de Mayo

The Truth about Cinco de Mayo

by on May 3, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Reflection

Viva Mexico!  Happy Independence Day Mexico! Right? Actually no. Independence Day celebrations start in Mexico on the 15th of September with the reenactment of the “El Grito.” The entire country prepares and watches as the cry for independence that began by Catholic priest, Miguel Hidalgo, is staged again at 11pm.   Then the celebration officially […]

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A Charity Casting Contest at Fat Buoyz

A Charity Casting Contest at Fat Buoyz

by on March 23, 2010 in Destination, Travel Contest

At first, when I heard “casting contest,” I wondered if reality TV decided to come to the Florida Keys.  After so much time down here, I truly believe a show about life on the souther tip of Florida can top the nielsen ratings. But just steps away from Islamorada, the “Sports Fishing Capital of the […]

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Green, the new color of Travel?

Green, the new color of Travel?

by on February 22, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel

Green; the color of money (in the US), the color of envy? the color of energy? Maybe all three? Maybe you have none? But actually ‘green’ also seems to be becoming the color of travel. Words like “sustainability,” “organic” and “eco-tourism” are more and more prevalent each and every day.  We all read them on travel websites […]

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Canadian Giants

Canadian Giants

by on February 19, 2010 in Destination, Reflection

Canada. Majestic landscape, hockey, and as any New Yorker knows, (but doesn’t care to admit) the better side of Niagara Falls. And now as Vancouver plays host to the 2010 Winter Olympics, nightly we all learn more. As a frequent traveler to the ‘Great White North’ I can offer advice on Canada, but I wonder […]

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A Baja Sur Surf Spot

A Baja Sur Surf Spot

by on February 12, 2010 in Beach, Destination, Mexico Travel

I woke to the cool Baja breeze coupled with the distant sounds of Pacific surf. Poured a fresh cup of java that the amiable staff delivered to my room along with a fresh fruit plate that included my favorite – papaya,  graced my comfortable robe and stepped out on the terrace.  The ocean view refreshed. […]

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Becoming ‘Pura Vida’ en Costa Rica

Becoming ‘Pura Vida’ en Costa Rica

by on January 15, 2010 in Destination, Travel Contest

Click. I hung up the phone with Delta. Thirty-five thousand sky miles, all earned as a management consultant exchanged for a round trip ticket to San Jose, Costa Rica. This time – no assignment; my travel was personal and with purpose. Turning back was no longer an option. The travel sabbatical I talked about for […]

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