Sunset Sunday – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Sunset Sunday – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

by on December 9, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

I often wonder why major resorts build on beaches without  a view of a sunset.  It would be one of my “requirements.” However, after my first walk on the soft sands of the beaches at the Grand Palladium Resort in Punta Cana I was reminded of another important requirement – a beautiful beach location. One […]

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Postcard – The Buddhist Perspective from Thailand

Postcard – The Buddhist Perspective from Thailand

by on December 4, 2012 in Photo, Postcards

On a trip to Thailand, I spent some time in Bangkok. And one day I left the city to visit  the old Thai capital of Ayutthaya. Before I walked through the ruins and took dozens of images of the Buddha, I snapped this image of a large reclining Buddha… stay adventurous, Craig  

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Sunset Sunday – Hill Country Sunset in San Antonio, TX

Sunset Sunday – Hill Country Sunset in San Antonio, TX

by on December 2, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

Sometimes a sunset finds you. Originally, I thought my chances for a magical sunset in the hill country of Texas were above average. Sure, I wanted to catch one more central to San Antonio, but my schedule didn’t allow it (this trip) so I stayed out in the “hill country” and asked the concierge of […]

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A Winter Wonderland at the Great Wall of China

A Winter Wonderland at the Great Wall of China

by on November 28, 2012 in Destination, Featured

With early morning snow flurries in Beijing I wondered how the weather might affect our drive to Mutianyu. Thankfully, the flurries faded and we enjoyed a smooth ride to the Great Wall of China. The dusting only provided an accent to the scenic labyrinth of stones structure before our eyes. The snow created a winter […]

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Making the Perfect Thanksgiving Leftover – Tacos

Making the Perfect Thanksgiving Leftover – Tacos

by on November 26, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine

Leftovers. It is definitely a top five reason people cook Thanksgiving dinner. And for me that means Thanksgiving Tacos.Yes, all the goodness of a Thanksgiving meal wrapped up in a corn tortilla. Surprised I cook Thanksgiving, don’t be it is my fifth time and heck I even use my own homemade vegetable broth to baste […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset View of Tjampuhan Valley, Ubud, Bali

by on November 25, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

The exotic paradise of Bali often makes traveler’s list to visit and it does so with good reason. The lush tropical island offers adventures of the body, mind, and soul. And no trip to the Indonesian island of Bali is complete without viewing a sunset and a stop in the cultural center of Ubud. Ubud […]

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The Samalayuca Sand Dunes – A Stop for Photos on the Road to Chihuahua City

The Samalayuca Sand Dunes – A Stop for Photos on the Road to Chihuahua City

by on November 20, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo

The drive across the flat, open road provided a sense of freedom heading deeper into Mexico. My adventure through Chihuahua was just beginning and I’d enjoy the scenic landscape the entire way to Chihuahua City. And in one part of the Chihuahua Desert a rare natural wonder exists – the Samalayuca Sand Dunes. When the […]

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Sunset Sunday – The View of the Lake at Glimmerglass Park

by on November 18, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

This coming week reminds me about being thankful and giving thanks. And on Thursday, Thanksgiving, I’ll spend time with family and friends. We’ll eat, we’ll drink, and we’ll also give thanks to the people and events in our lives that make it special. But as you make your list to give thanks, or perhaps prepare […]

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