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• Lost to the Charm of Seville

  

  Sometimes it is better to travel and be surprised by a destination rather then trying to do research ahead of time. My time in Seville has given me a new... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Trier – Rome of the North

  

  “Ante Romam Treveris stetit annis mille trecentis” (Trier stood 1300 years before Rome) – legend of Trier’s founding. The Porta Nigra has stands guard over... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Teotihuacan – Where the Gods Were Created

  

  Chances are, you have seen images of Chichen Itza or Palenque, the stunning archeological remains of grand Mayan cities in Mexico. Perhaps you’ve even visited... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Citadelle LaFerrière – Or How to Keep the French out of Haiti

  

  The citadel was designed to command the valleys all the way to the sea. La Citadelle, perched almost 1km above the sea, practically dares invaders to... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• A Taste of Hiking in Colorado

  

  I love Colorado. I also love hiking. I’d like to share two of my favorite hikes in Colorado.MAROON BELLS (Aspen, CO) Aspen is gorgeous, so of course, hiking in... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Chasing Adventure in the Dominican Republic

  

  I’m standing at the edge of a mountain, taking in the gorgeous city sprawled below me. I hear the commands “Run, run!” The body instinctively resists but I... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Mongolia, Land of the Horse People

  

  It’s almost impossible to tell the story of Mongolia without inevitably mentioning Chinggis (Genghis) Khan. Seven centuries ago, he exploded onto Mongol and... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Feel is in the Destination, Baros Maldives

  

  Opening in 1973, the Baros Maldives was only the third island destination resort in the Maldives. It’s gorgeous beauty and proximity to Male were among the... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Everything is Impossible, Until It Happens

  

  In late 2013, I decided to ride a bicycle through Africa in an attempt to turn my life around. My parents had passed away back home in Ireland but, to tell the... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• MGM National Harbor—Local Flavors, International Appeal

  

  The lion roars in Maryland now too (and that flowing water is flowing electrons) It may sound like a crock of balderdash to start out a review of a luxury resor... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Suzhou, China’s Floating City

  

  Suzhou canalSuzhou is conveniently located about an hour ride on the bullet train from Shanghai. Not only is the experience of riding China’s ultra-modern high... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• 4 Classic San Francisco Photos and Where to Shoot Them

  

  Point your camera in any direction in San Francisco and you will capture the city’s iconic beauty, distinctive architecture and diverse people. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Puebla – City of Angels

  

  Puebla, city of colorsCourtyards of PueblaHistory and ArchitectureThe best way to see Puebla is to ditch the map and simply meander randomly through its... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Florida’s Oldest and Largest Flea Market

  

  Flea Market VendorJuicy Sweet Florida OrangesThe Need to SurviveIn the 1800s citrus groves dotted the central Florida landscape, stretching in all directions... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• 4 Adventures for Thrill-Seekers in the Dominican Republic

  

  Repelling and Caving83 miles northeast of the historic town of Santo Domingo you’ll arrive in the western part of Hato Mayor dotted with Dominican conucos –... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• A Most Unusual Walk in Panama City

  

  It’s tough to walk a mile in the shoes of someone who’s been shot. But it’s worth the walk anyway, to learn about how people gone bad can find their way to good. Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Saarland, Germany’s Best Kept Secret

  

  Rural Saarland (from Wikimedia, free to share) My fondest memories as a kid growing up in Germany typically involved hiking in green forests, visiting medieval... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• My 5 Favorite Caribbean Destinations

  

  I have been fortunate to have visited all countries in the Caribbean except for Cuba and Haiti and have visited most of the territories. Cuba and Haiti are... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• A Family Discovery of the Natural Beauty of Jasper and Its Environs

  

  Packing up the van as we loaded up the children and luggage from our hotel in Edmonton, we embarked on the Jasper area of the Canadian Rockies adventure hoping... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Hot Springs, Arkansas – A CouchSurfer’s Slant on Immersion

  

  A smile of contentment warms the crisp evening breeze, as my Big-Easy reality eases back to its default setting: A humbled existence devoted to saving lives,... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION