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Postcard-Exploring Planet Hoth from Churchill, Manitoba

Postcard-Exploring Planet Hoth from Churchill, Manitoba

by on May 16, 2013 in Photo, Postcards

Churchill, Manitoba is north. Far north. It is on the edge of the Arctic Circle and near the tree line. That’s the line where the trees end and the ice world begins (in winter). In summer I imagine the tundra to be beautiful, but my trip took me up north in winter to view the […]

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Postcard-Hong Kong, a City of Contrast

Postcard-Hong Kong, a City of Contrast

by on April 19, 2013 in Postcards

Hong Kong is a must see city and one must do when visiting is to take Victoria Peak Tram to take in the view of the skyline and harbor from above. It’s one of the best skyline viewpoints in the world. But what I appreciated most about the vibrant city was its contrasts. The tall […]

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Postcard-The Empty Sound of Red Rocks

Postcard-The Empty Sound of Red Rocks

by on April 11, 2013 in Postcards

On a trip from Denver to Keystone, Colorado, a beer crawl actually, we made a stop at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Closed for a concert, we still had (special) access to see the theater but could not run down the steps or listen to any of the acoustics. I guess I’ll just need to […]

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Postcard-Blue Sky Religion in Copala

Postcard-Blue Sky Religion in Copala

by on March 30, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Postcards

In the state of Sinaloa, Mexico a small mining town nestled in the mountains still holds its colonial charm. Copala, a short day trip from Mazatlan, offers visitors a wonderful chance to explore and take in history. And part of that history remains a visit to the impressive catholic church on the main square. Even […]

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Quinceañera-A Mexican Sweet 15

Quinceañera-A Mexican Sweet 15

by on March 27, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Postcards

For Mexican girls, it’s all about 15 and their quinceañera. It is not a sweet 16, but rather a sweet 15 (quinceañera translates to being 15 years old). And on my walk through the streets of Veracruz, I noticed one young girl preparing for her party by getting some photos taken. It is something you […]

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Postcard-The Children of Nanciyaga

Postcard-The Children of Nanciyaga

by on March 26, 2013 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards

Catemaco, a town located in the gulf coast Mexican State of Veracurz, still remains widely known for “brujos y brujas.” Yes, still today, the town is know for its medicine men and witches.  And Nanciyaga, an island in the middle of lake, seems to be a place where the conjugate, perform and heal.  This mysticism, […]

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Postcard-Interpret Mexico City’s Modern Art

Postcard-Interpret Mexico City’s Modern Art

by on March 25, 2013 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards

Mexico City offers so much to a traveler. So much. And I visited many places, but one place I’d often spend some alone time was at the Museum of Modern Art, El Museo de Arte Moderno. Located on the Paseo de la Reforma and close to some of my favorite museums in Mexico City, the […]

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Postcard-Quenching My Thirst for Tequila

Postcard-Quenching My Thirst for Tequila

by on March 19, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards

Although Mexico offers many local spirits worth sipping, no trip south of the border is complete with out a taste of Tequila. A big thirst quenching taste. And on a a recent visit to the Riviera Maya I received more than my taste. During my stay at Hacienda Tres Rios, I attended a Tequila tasting […]

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