Episode 1: Discovering Nuevo Vallarta in the Riviera Nayarit

Episode 1: Discovering Nuevo Vallarta in the Riviera Nayarit

by on March 3, 2014 in Destination, Films, Mexico Travel

This past year, I took a different type of trip to Mexico. A trip I’ll never forget. I met amazing people, visited amazing destinations and had an amazing time. That didn’t add anything new to how I feel about Mexico, but something was different, something very new.  I was on a different type of assignment […]

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Chicago Is My Kind of Beach Town?

Chicago Is My Kind of Beach Town?

by on February 27, 2014 in Beach

I don’t believe when Frank Sinatra sang his classic, My Kind of Town (Chicago is), he ever thought about Chicago as a beach town. I know I never have, but after a recent trip to Chicago this past summer that changed. Yes, Chicago has a few beaches, good beaches. I know I was surprised too. […]

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Sunset Sunday-Barquisimeto, Venezuela

by on February 23, 2014 in Sunset Sunday

I love watching the sunset because it is a shared human experience. It happens every day, it happens everywhere,  and every one of us can enjoy it. Recently, I asked a Venezuelan friend living in Mexico for a sunset image to highlight the beauty inside Venezuela. She responded with a photo and also gave me […]

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Cycling Events To Watch for in London in 2014

Cycling Events To Watch for in London in 2014

by on February 22, 2014 in Events, Guest Post

It may be coming up to two years since London hosted the Olympic games, but the legacy feeling is still going strong. The games brought good feeling all around the country and raised awareness for many great sports and the athletes who take part in them, yet there was one discipline that saw particular British […]

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The Upper Florida Key’s Oasis of Anne’s Beach

The Upper Florida Key’s Oasis of Anne’s Beach

by on February 20, 2014 in Beach

Driving down the famed Overseas Highway (US -1) towards Key West there’s a must stop beach, Anne’s Beach, located at mile marker (MM) 73. It is definitely worth the stop to stretch the legs or as I recommend to spend an afternoon. The Florida Keys are not famous for their beaches. No. A few exist […]

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Sunset Sunday-Cruising to Manta, Ecuador

by on February 16, 2014 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday

“I looked at your map and this will give you a pin in your open space. It’s a sunset from Ecuador captured from aboard a cruise ship in the Manta Harbor.” Yes, it is a most welcome “pin” and a beautiful moment from Ecuador and South America. Thank you Bob. Recently I donated a 2014 […]

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Postcard-A Waterfall of Romance at Niagara

Postcard-A Waterfall of Romance at Niagara

by on February 14, 2014 in Photo

Through the years Niagara Falls has always been known for romance. Whether the perfect honeymoon, romantic retreats, package deals, or just an escape to a border; romance both manufactured and real exists besides the Natural Wonder. With adventurous activities, nighttime strolls, and sunset views from the Skylon Tower, there is plenty to do and entice. […]

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The Beaches in the Lake Region of Pennsylvania

The Beaches in the Lake Region of Pennsylvania

by on February 13, 2014 in Beach

Okay, let’s play word association. Say the first word that comes to your mind when you hear (or read) the following word.  Are you ready to play? The word: Lake. Lake So, what did you say? Mountains? Woods? Deer? Canoe? Did you say, “Beach?”  Probably not. As I mentioned last Thursday, my definition of beach […]

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