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When I was in Hawaii a few years ago, I never had the chance to travel to Honolulu to see Pearl Harbor. Though I’ve visited Mobile, Alabama more than once, I still haven’t had a chance to see the USS… Continue Reading →
The northern border of Central Park (near the North Woods) is W. 110th Street. A few blocks northwest of that visitors will find Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. How on earth had I missed these… Continue Reading →
Maybe Harlem, too, is a victim of gentrification. Or maybe I was just in the “tourist” area. Either way, this iconic New York neighborhood wasn’t the big, bad wolf that I sometimes imagined. In reality, there are multiple Harlems (West,… Continue Reading →
When you search the internet for the best Bay Area views, the lists that appear often include places like Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Overlook. They are right about both. I’ve been to Alcatraz twice, once during the day and… Continue Reading →
When I travel I am always reading, researching, and asking about the most interesting places to go. I was really proud on my recent San Francisco trip when I found a wonderful afternoon activity that even my local friends didn’t… Continue Reading →
My best girlfriend moved from the east coast to the west coast nearly 10 years ago. While I miss her, I am very lucky because, A) she picked Northern California and, B) is happy to play tour guide when I… Continue Reading →
Why visit Bruges? Over two years ago, when the pandemic began, I became a traveler blogger who couldn’t travel. I offered my readers “virtual vacations” while we were all cooped up inside. One virtual vacation was this review of my… Continue Reading →
What is there to do in Miami? Well, everyone is familiar with beaches, the museums and the art deco neighborhood of South Beach. I am drawn to historic places, but I doubted if Miami had more than one or two…. Continue Reading →
Can you climb the Jupiter lighthouse? Yes, you can. Can you watch the coastal traffic go by via lighthouse webcam? Yes, you can, but climbing to the top and seeing it for yourself is a much better idea. Sometimes a… Continue Reading →
At the corner of Beattie Place/College Street and Main Street in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, sits the Hyatt Regency Greenville. From here, Main Street runs approximately north/south. The span of Main Street between the Hyatt and Falls Park on the… Continue Reading →
In a previous article, I discussed the Huntsville Museum of Art and what a wonderful experience my visit there was. However, if you are an art lover planning a visit to Huntsville you might be searching for other art studios… Continue Reading →
While there are many ideological and cultural differences between India and Pakistan, there is one major similarity. In fact, both nations are part of Asia. This is an important detail that many Americans forget. Most of us, when asked to… Continue Reading →
In the fourth grade, my teacher gave us the assignment to read a non-fiction book. We had a list of biographies to choose from. I chose a book about the legendary anthropologist Margaret Mead. It blew my mind. My nine-year-old… Continue Reading →
On my open-air quests across the South, I discovered three wonderful parks that feature stunning waterways. The three destinations form a triangle and that makes them perfect for a road trip itinerary. If you prefer to spend less time in… Continue Reading →
This is the story of Tom and Mary James (of financial powerhouse Raymond James). Mr. and Mrs. James, as many wealthy people do, collect art. Specifically, they love western and wildlife art. Once upon a time, they displayed their art… Continue Reading →