Beach Guide to St John, USVI
St John in the US Virgin Islands is one of my favorite islands in the world. It may not be far away, …
Photo Inspiration: Surfing on the Great Ocean Road
Stopping at the small towns along the Great Ocean Road was one of my favorite parts of the ride. Between the charming …
Visiting the Saadian Tombs
The colorful tiles, intricate carvings, and exotic archways of the Saadian Tombs in Marrakech are exactly what I was hoping for when …
Photo Inspiration: Roman Coffee Break
One of the things I love most about Rome is how the enjoyment of food and drink is so central to life. …
Djemaa El Fna – The Heart of Marrakech
If there is one place to go in Marrakech to get a feel for its culture, history, and pace, it would be …
Snapshots of Penang
I have always wanted to visit Penang. I think I first felt the wanderlust for this city about 20 years ago when …
Photo Inspiration: Cruz Bay, St John
Aside from stunning beaches and laid back culture, the brilliant colors of the Caribbean and Central America are what keep me coming …
Impressions of a New Country: Morocco
My first step off the number 19 bus at Place de Foucauld in Marrakech was into unknown chaos. With my backpack on …
A Caribbean Escape at the Aruba Marriott
The skyline is palms and palapas. The view outside my room is of a turquoise sea with no finite end. My breakfast, …
Photo Inspiration: Winter over Lake Cayuga
This winter is relentless. Between early snowstorms in December and multiple polar vortexes, (is that the plural of vortex? or is it …
Scenes from Windward Aruba
As I mentioned before, Aruba has a bit of a split personality. Like a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde or a Two …
Impressions of a New Country: Aruba
As we came in for our final approach into the Oranjestad airport, I felt goosebumps crawl up my arms and legs. Not …