Where to Stay in Lombok? – Hotel Tugu

Where to Stay in Lombok? – Hotel Tugu

by on September 1, 2011 in Where to Stay?

Bali ignites the imagination of an island paradise, but it’s the lesser known island neighbor of Lombok that lures today’s adventurous paradise seeker. When I arrived I found an empty tourist information booth, an undiscovered island, and an oasis at Hotel Tugu. The Hindu Past of Lombok at Tugu The drive from the airport can seem […]

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Teōtīhuacān – Mexico’s Famous Pyramids

Teōtīhuacān – Mexico’s Famous Pyramids

by on August 31, 2011 in Destination, Mexico Travel

Tulum. Chichen Itza. Palenque. Coba. When people think of the ancient ruins in Mexico, most think about the Mayan culture (and the Mayan calendar). But, other cultures flourished in Mexico. Many of the ancient ruins from the other great civilizations can also be visited today. And I recommend a visit to the Pyramids of the Sun […]

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Sunset Sunday – Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)

Sunset Sunday – Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)

by on August 28, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

One of the joys of New York is non-stop flights to nearly anywhere. You can get places usually without any connections or long layovers. But on a recent return flight from Mexico, I needed to fly back to the Scranton, PA area airport and that meant a connection via Detroit Metro (DTW). I actually have […]

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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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Sunset Sunday – Phuket, Thailand

Sunset Sunday – Phuket, Thailand

by on August 21, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

With the coveted SPG status, late afternoon meant happy hour at the Sheraton Grande Laguna Beach. The luxury resort located on the island of Phuket in Thailand provided its platinum patrons complimentary cocktails and delicious appetizers nightly. The hour always made set the mood and provided the perfect aperitif for the evening ahead. After creating […]

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Sunset Sunday – Pittston, PA

Sunset Sunday – Pittston, PA

by on August 14, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Today, most of my family lives in the Pocono Mountain region of  Pennsylvania. And Pittston, PA might serve as the equidistant center for everyone.  So it made perfect sense to meet there for dinner. We selected Cooper’s Seafood House Restaurant and Bar. And with the new “Cabana” extension designed to mimic a Key West feel, […]

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