Sunset Sunday – Sunset in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC

Sunset Sunday – Sunset in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC

by on January 29, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

The sun sets in the west.  In New York City that means it sets in the dense suburbs of New Jersey. Couple that with tall buildings, crowded streets, and the frantic end of day commute and the city doesn’t offer an idyllic setting to capture a sunset. But as you learned through the sunsets stories […]

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Where to Stay in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC? – Ink48

Where to Stay in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC? – Ink48

by on January 26, 2012 in Where to Stay?

Hell’s Kitchen. Today this Manhattan neighborhood certainly doesn’t deserve its nickname, and in the last ten years the midtown-west location has truly transformed.  Today, some even label it as trendy and chic. Many new hotels have opened in the neighborhood including most of the major brands. They realized that when you visit New York City […]

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As Namibian as Apple Pie – Africa’s best slice of Apple Pie

As Namibian as Apple Pie – Africa’s best slice of Apple Pie

by on January 19, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine

I always ponder the quote, “there are no rest stops on the road of life” for its core truth, but thankfully when traveling across the barren landscape of Namibia rest stops, although limited, do exist. Yet, a stop in Solitaire provides more than just a chance to gas up, stretch the legs, hit the bathroom or […]

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Sunset Sunday – A Mile High Sunset

Sunset Sunday – A Mile High Sunset

by on January 15, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

Window or aisle seat? Before the days of self check-in and kiosks, the agent might ask you, “Sir, would you like a window or aisle seat?” My answer than was the same as it is today –  the window. I always ask for the window. Always. Why? I need to see the horizon. I love to gaze […]

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Sunset Sunday – A Sunset in Mazatlán with Smiley

Sunset Sunday – A Sunset in Mazatlán with Smiley

by on January 8, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

Two of us boarded the bus for the afternoon tour with our driver. Yet  just before we exited the hotel gate, the other passenger changed his mind and exited the vehicle for an afternoon poolside. He left me on a personal tour with a jolly man nicknamed “Smiley.” I decided to switch from conversing in […]

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My 3rd January Anniversary and 2012 New Year’s Resolutions

My 3rd January Anniversary and 2012 New Year’s Resolutions

by on January 6, 2012 in Events, Reflection

Three years ago on January 5th I was handed an opportunity. Yes, three years ago, I rose up from my cubicle and walked out of a consulting office into the unknown. My corporate life ended and I haven’t looked back. Each year I write a post to mark the occasion. (Read my January Anniversary and the […]

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The Sun Sets on 2011; Sunset Sunday 2012 Begins

The Sun Sets on 2011; Sunset Sunday 2012 Begins

by on January 1, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

The sun officially set on the second year on the Sunset Sunday and now the series embarks on its third year in 2012. Again the year promises new places, new moments, and new memories  aimed to inspire people, you, to pause and appreciate the sunset. And as it continues to grow, I trust more and […]

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Mazatlan Tours – ATV or Canopy Tour at Huana Coa?

Mazatlan Tours – ATV or Canopy Tour at Huana Coa?

by on December 29, 2011 in Destination, Mexico Travel

I love to zip-line. And when asked, I thought I’d always select a canopy adventure (zip-line) over ATV. Then one afternoon, at Huana Coa, an adventure tour operator, outside of Mazatlan Mexico, I surprised myself. Huana Coa Canopy Adventure Huana Coa, an adventure outfit located in the Sierra Madre mountains is forty-five minutes from the […]

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