What is backpacking without a backpack? Right? I think one of the things people don’t invest enough in is how to pick the right backpack. During travel, your travel backpack can make or break your enjoyment of the trip. Literally. If you are miserable carrying it, it is going to show in various aspects of your enjoyment of your time on the road. … [Read more...]
Touring the Al Fateh Mosque in Manama Bahrain
I really didn’t know what to do in Bahrain. It seemed just a simple respite from the boredom of daily work life in Saudi just over the causeway. I was surprised though when most of my coworkers wanted to visit a Mosque while in Bahrain. Really? It seemed that they didn’t really think much of religion in general senses and it was a surprise … [Read more...]
Places to visit in Northern Cyprus
As places go Northern Cyprus is still one that seems to be a mystery for a lot of people. With an interesting history, it has been off-limits for many years that often people these days don’t know how much more accessible it is. Separated in the 70s following a Military Coup the island has seen tension between the Greek and Turkish sides that … [Read more...]
Two Nights in Tangala Safari Camp – South Africa
Safari It’s one of those trips everyone dreams about. And for many, no trip to Africa would be complete without one. So when I decided to head to South Africa with members of my running group in NYC, we knew that a Safari would be the top of everyone’s list. We ended up through an exhausted search (which I’ll talk more about in another … [Read more...]
Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain – Maine
It seems almost like a pilgrimage. Lines of glowing headlines and blearily eyed folks wrapped tightly in blankets. Everyone in search of the first rays of light to illuminate the United States. Why Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain? Located within Acadia National Park, Maine, Cadillac mountain is one of the top sites to visit in the Park. With the … [Read more...]
Why you Should Hike Lion’s Head Mountain – Cape Town
Cape town It is one of the most beautiful cities…no places I have visited. It is stunning. If you’ve been you know. If you haven’t well, even though the photos are stunning it doesn’t do the place justice. So when we asked people what is one thing we need to do while in town, nearly everyone said to hike Lion’s head. The … [Read more...]
Visiting the Holiday Train show at the NY Botanical Gardens
One of the most anticipated Christmas Activities at the NY Botanical Gardens is the annual Holiday Train Show. Model Trains zip around over 175 landmarks from New York City (some still around and some demolished many years ago). Actually it is so interesting to see so many buildings that I never knew even possibly existed before (such as a large … [Read more...]
Best Ski Areas near Philadelphia
When people think of ski areas, Philadelphia doesn’t always come to mind. But Pennsylvania and other states in the mid-Atlantic and northeast do have some pretty good ski resorts to carve some trails. But if you don’t know where to go, then you probably assume nothing is available. So here is our list of the best Ski areas near Philly. * * * … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Guide: Upper West Side, New York City
The Upper West Side, NYC Possibly my favorite neighborhood in the city. And not just because it’s my current local hood. It has a lot of places to go and things to do and yet still feels a bit more lived in than some of the more popular tourist spots. But don’t let all the residential streets fool you, there is still actually quite a lot to … [Read more...]
Photo Essay: Acadia National Park
One of the oldest and most Visited Parks, Acadia National Park is certainly now one of my favorites as well. Also as someone who lives in the mid-Atlantic, one of the few really great parks that is reasonable distance from home as well. Established in 1916, the park was named for the French settlers to the area. Most of the park occupies desert … [Read more...]
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