Updated April 2019 DawsonCity, Yukon, can’t let go of its past. And that’s a good thing. Dawson City Gold Rush On a hot August day in 1896, gold was discovered in the Yukon near swampland that would later be known as Dawson City, and the Gold Rush was on. In less than two years, the population […]
Canada, Destinations, North America, Yukon
Flying High Over the Kaskawulsh Glacier In Kluane National Park
04
Aug
Aug
I opened the door of the tiny plane and hopped out, sinking into the wet snow up to my shins of the Kaskawulsh Glacier. Squinting behind my sunglasses, I scanned the sea of snow-covered peaks glistening against a blinding blue sky. We were completely alone. Tiny specs of life standing in the middle of the Yukon’s […]
Destinations, New York, North America, United States
Don’t Miss the Fabulous Coney Island Mermaid Parade
15
Jun
Jun
Women half dressed wearing fish costumes. Men half dressed wearing fish costumes. Elaborate doos, makeup for days. Painted floats and classic cars. The streets filled with cheering crowds. Welcome to the Mermaid Parade. It’s quite a spectacle. When to Go I’d read about the Parade for years before finally going in 2016. Once I was there I felt […]
Destinations, New York, North America, United States
Sing with a NYC Gem: David Ippolito, The Guitar Man from Central Park
08
Jun
Jun
There are plenty of things to do in New York City on a warm summer Saturday, but if you haven’t spent an afternoon with David Ippolito, The Guitar Man from Central Park, you’re missing out. Whether alone or with the family, he’s a big dose of feel good and who can’t use more of that? You’ll find […]
Destinations, Montana, North America, Travel Stories, United States
What it’s Like to Go to an Authentic Spring Cattle Branding in Montana
22
May
May
As soon as I get out of the vehicle, I’m hit by the baritone wails coming from dozens of distressed heifers. Their calves have been moved to an adjoining pen—and they’re not happy about it. Some pace while others stretch out their necks, raise their noses to the sky and mooooooooooo. (click above to hear the cows that morning) Spring […]
Destinations, Montana, North America, United States
Triple Creek Ranch: An Extraordinary Luxury Dude Ranch in Montana
10
May
May
I was exhausted. Emotionally Spent. I needed an escape. The outdoors. Fresh air. So when I was invited to Triple Creek Ranch, an adult-only, all-inclusive resort hidden in a sea of pine, I knew it was fate. I learned I’d attend a real Spring cattle branding, ride horseback, commune with nature, and try sapphire panning (Never heard […]
08
May
May
Long before the likes of Shake Shack, In & Out Burger and a myriad of other hamburger hotspots skyrocketed to fame and foodie fortune, there was, and still is, Burger Joint. Sequestered (dare I say hidden?) behind an imposing velvet curtain in the lobby of Le Parker Meridien on West 56th Street in Manhattan, Burger […]
30
Apr
Apr
I had to mull this post over. I asked myself: was a photo-essay showcasing the sexy (and perhaps not so sexy) classic cars that I saw while on my photo tour in Cuba too cliché? My conclusion: Probably, but what the hell. I’m not a car person. As far as I am concerned, they’re just a […]
Destinations, Florida, North America, Travel Stories, United States
Captiva Cruising – Sun, Fun and Flawless Beaches
03
Apr
Apr
We were stumped. The ceiling and walls of Cabbage Key’s breezy back patio were dripping with dollar bills. Where on earth would we leave our “donation”? Affixed with gobs of masking tape and mounted with the precision of a leaf blower, I couldn’t see an inch of available space. Thousands of travelers had been here over the years […]
Asia, Destinations, Mongolia, Travel Stories
The Ultimate Kazakh Mongolian 8-hour Dance Party [Videos]
31
Dec
Dec
I’m not that much for big crazy parties. Don’t get me wrong I have my moments. But normally I’m pretty low-key, preferring an intimate dinner to a raucous evening out on the town. But on a trip to Asia, I gleefully indulged in one of those aforementioned “moments” with a group of Kazakh Mongolians. And when […]