Whenever I am in Fort Myers seeing family, a visit to the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bird Sanctuary is always at the top of my to-do list. It’s a beautiful spot with walking trails, bike paths, an abundance of wildlife, and over 245 species of birds. The refuge is located on Sanibel Island, a popular […]
Destinations, New York, North America, United States
Try the Hunter Mountain Zipline for An Exciting Day in the Catskills
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Jun
Jun
One of the most memorable experiences you’ll have is one that frightens you at first then ends up being tons of fun. Such was the case with the SkyRider, the Hunter Mountain zipline in New York’s Northern Catskills, one of the fastest, highest and longest in North America Why was I afraid you ask? I […]
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May
May
Veteran travel writers cringe at the use of the word breathtaking: It’s too cliché, overused or as far as they are concerned, if something doesn’t literally take the air out of your lungs a writer shouldn’t use it. While I agree it’s a tad played out, it conveys exactly what it’s meant to. If someone […]
Adventure Cruises, Destinations, Mexico, North America, Travel Stories
Cruising the Sea of Cortez on a Small Boat UnCruise Adventure
07
May
May
“Here they come!” Racing toward us a huge pod of dolphins is eager to ride the bow waves, their dorsal fins slicing through the Sea of Cortez like hot knives through butter. Propelled by the swell, they weave in and around each other with the deftness of a con man’s shell game. One cheeky dolphin […]
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Apr
Apr
On a lazy summer Saturday, my sister Lisa and I subwayed our way to Brooklyn’s East River State Park in Williamsburg to check out Smorgasburg, a popular hipster-ish food market (there were a lot of man buns walking around) I’d read about but never explored. It was part gourmet, open-air food market, part culinary crystal […]
Africa, Botswana Safaris, Destinations, Safaris, Slider, Travel Stories
Selinda Explorers Camp: Experience an Unforgettable Botswana Safari
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Apr
Apr
There are moments when the stars align and everything comes together and this is one of them. Above us, lounging in the crook of a sprawling jackalberry tree, an adult female leopard is bathed in golden light and to my delight, she knows how to work the camera. I can tell, it’s going to be […]
Destinations, New York, North America, United States
Celebrating the NYC Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival
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Apr
Apr
No one would ever mistake Manhattan for being a touchy-feely city. People mostly keep to themselves and the pace can make even the most type – A personality long for a breath. But now and then a holiday comes along and the city softens. Crowds brim with laughter and smiles and the only goal is […]
Destinations, North America, Pennsylvania, United States
Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia: A True Crime Lover’s Nirvana
25
Mar
Mar
Updated March 2019 If you’re like me, fascinated by the criminal mind, fading ruins, and history in its most infamous, Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia will make your day. It’s an icon of the world’s early penal system turned tourist attraction. You may recognize its cavernous cell blocks and post-apocalyptic vibe from the 1996 Sci-Fi […]
Africa, Destinations, Safaris, South Africa Safaris
Marlon du Toit: A Life Spent on Safari Leads To A Career In Wildlife Photography
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Mar
Mar
On a trip to Africa, my mission was two-fold: I needed to escape my A.D.D., a necessary evil if you want a career in Manhattan (Africa, I found, is one of the few places on earth I can truly relax and be present), and to improve my wildlife photography skills. I have a seemingly infinite […]
Adventure Cruises, Destinations, Mexico, North America, Travel Stories
Swimming with Sea Lions? Absolutely! (Video)
18
Mar
Mar
As the baby sea lions swim past me, banking, rolling, diving, zooming around in loop de loops like Hotwheels on a track, I am sure of one thing, even if this UnCruise adventure sucked (which it doesn’t), the trip would be worth it for this one hour. Los Islotes Near Isla Espiritu Santo We are […]