Next Stop: Babymoon II – Fort Lauderdale, FL
With the due date around the corner, Cat (my wife) and I are itchy all over. No, not from bed bugs. We’ve got the travel itch, and tomorrow at 7:00 AM, we’re giving it one major scratch that should hold us off for the new few months to come. Who doesn’t love a long weekend filled with sand in between their toes, palm trees, and an azure ocean view? Fort Lauderdale, here we come. Where are we going? For those of you who know us, we aren’t exactly your “sit on the beach and read a book” type. Our last long weekend was a jaunt to Istanbul, and it was exactly...
Read MorePhoto Essay: My Secret Place
This week’s #FriFotos’ theme is “secrets.” “Secrets” are truths to some, lies to others. They’re unknown. Elusive. Not meant to be seen. Subjective. To me, a secret is something you unexpectedly stumble upon. A secret is something special; something intimate. And as I pondered the description of what “secrets” were to me, I knew exactly what photos to share. Last winter, I visited the British Virgin Islands for the second time. Readers of this blog know just how much I love the British Virgin Islands. However, there was a particular cove that stuck out to...
Read MoreThe Minute Tour: Sayulita, Mexico
A Dusty Dot on the Pacific along the Nayarit Coast. Culture: Laid back. Sayulita is starting to experience some classic globalization. You can find wine shops, an Asian fusion restaurant (that features Tokyo Nachos), and Indian fair trade clothing stores. If you want the real Mexican experience, step inside any of the local art galleries featuring contemporary and traditional Mexican artists. Depending on the day, you can find handmade ceramics and textiles from street vendors for very affordable prices. Attractions: If you can handle a crowded wave, you have to go surfing. However, there...
Read MoreThe Minute Tour: Kamakura, Japan
The Ethereal Escape from Tokyo. Standing on the beach as Mount Fuji looms in the distance, it’s easy to feel like you are living Hokusai’s famous woodblock print “Great Wave.” Recognized as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and the original seat of the Shogun, Kamakura’s quiet nature is a welcome change from Tokyo. Easily reachable on Tokyo’s JR Subway line, Kamakura is a walker’s paradise and offers something for everyone: ancient temples and shrines, hiking paths, onsens, and some of the most delicious curry in Japan. Whether winter or summer, make...
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