Review: Lindblad Expeditions in Galapagos Islands
A post-pandemic cruise vacation through the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador with Lindblad Expeditions / National Geographic Expeditions.
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Biking the Henry Hudson Trail in New Jersey
The northern branch of the Henry Hudson Trail is a beautiful bike ride that stretches along the coast and connects to Sandy Hook.
Best Solo Travel Destinations
There are a lot of great places to travel on your own. Here are some of my favorite solo travel destinations.
What Did I Eat in Korea?
It’s not easy to tell people about what I ate in Korea because I don’t speak Korean. But the Korean food I ate was delicious.
Recalling Winter
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America While friends and family have endured the winter storm that wasn’t in the New York/New Jersey area, I’m reminded that I haven’t experienced winter since the beginning of 2013 …
Typhoons of Travel
“The sky, it seems, would pour down stinking pitch, But that the sea, mounting to the welkin’s cheek, Dashes the fire out.” –Miranda, from The Tempest, Act I scene ii I’ve just survived another typhoon, this time in Tokyo. Phanfone passed over Japan last night and into this morning–it was a strong storm and the …
Map Inaccuracy
Discovered some inaccuracy on the map at my hostel in Florence, Italy. Seems the painter took a few artistic liberties with the world.
Evening View from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Free nighttime views of the cityscape from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku.
Travel Money Problems
Sometimes we encounter problems with foreign currency or using credit cards abroad. I had a major problem with the ATM in Japan.
Traveler Reads: River Town by Peter Hessler
A traveler and former China expat’s review of River Town, the first book on China by The New Yorker correspondent Peter Hessler.
Frigid Return
I returned from Iceland last Friday and my New York metro area home decided to welcome me back with huge drop in temperature. It is significantly colder than it was in Iceland. I didn’t need a lot of my cold weather gear on vacation, but I certainly need it now that I’m home. I also …
Surviving Hurricane Sandy in Jersey City
How I survived Hurricane Sandy and the aftermath of the damage in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Customs of Canada
I’ve never had a problem with airport security or customs (I probably just jinxed myself). I’ve even had a couple of amusing encounters, like when I came back from studying abroad in London and the customs officer at JFK waved me through because I was wearing a Devils jersey–apparently he took a lot for being …
In an Octopus’ Garden
We’ve had a few dreary days here. Fortunately, I started replanting my garden when we had those beautiful summer-like days. I still need to figure out what to plant in a few other pots, but I’m pretty well set so far. There’s not a lot of space here, but it’s enough for herbs and such …