In Beijing during the heat of summer, the Chinese Emperors often left the Forbidden City and traveled to the Summer Palace (or Gardens of Nurtured Harmony – or 颐和园 in simplified Chinese) to cool off. On my winter travel to China, I needed no such cooling off. The -13 degrees didn’t need to be converted to any scale, summer […]
Sunset Sunday – The Surf of Rio Nexpa, Mexico
I met Adam in Mazatlán. We enjoyed the sun, surf, and seafood in the golden zone, talked about the future of tourism in Mexico, and shared a common appreciation for sunsets. And recently Adam had a memorable sunset moment in Rio Nexpa, Michoacan, Mexico and decided to share it here. I am glad he did. Adam tells […]
Where to Stay in Lombok? – Hotel Tugu
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 […]
Teōtīhuacān – Mexico’s Famous Pyramids
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 […]
Sunset Sunday – Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
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 […]
Lebanon, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka – Part of My Asian Wish List in Videos
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 […]
Surf, Sun, and Seafood in the Golden Zone of Mazatlán
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, […]
Stroll the Streets of Oaxaca
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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