Watching the Sunset from Manhattan’s Little Island
On an excursion to Manhattan’s Little Island, I got to enjoy the sunset over New Jersey while walking through the gardens.
Artistic Weekend at the Jersey City Mural Festival
After more than a year without in-person events, which meant numerous cancelled art events, Jersey City hosted its first major outdoor art festival. The Jersey City Mural Festival introduced 50 new murals around the city on June 5-6, with most of them under the highway overpass to the Holland Tunnel. Jersey City already had plenty …
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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.
Walking Among Cherry Blossoms in Newark
It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when people mention Newark, NJ, but the city is home to an amazing cherry blossom festival.
A Quiet Stay at North Shire Lodge in Manchester, Vermont
On a short winter trip through Vermont, I stayed at North Shire Lodge in Manchester. This quaint independently-owned hotel even has its own pub to enjoy.
The Year in Pandemic Travel
While 2020 was a miserable year by most counts, it was possible to enjoy some local pandemic travel and make the most of a bad situation.
Biking Around Sandy Hook, Gateway National Recreation Area
A biking trip at Sandy Hook and Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey. There’s a lot to see at the beaches and former military base.
The Cocktails of Quarantine
This year has been difficult for those who want to get out for a drink. COVID has kept us home to try out our own quarantine cocktails.
Views of the Giant Buddha of Leshan
As flood waters in China have reached the Giant Buddha of Leshan, I’m reminded of my trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Taking Advantage of New Jersey Parks During Quarantine
While we have been stuck at home for months due to COVID-19, I was able to get out a few times to visit some of the great New Jersey parks.
Losing Hong Kong
Hong Kong was never my home, but it was there when I needed it. Amid the congestion of Kowloon and Central, I felt at ease. It was an escape.
Overindulgence at PastryTown Beer Festival in Brooklyn
Enjoying more than a few beers at the Pastrytown beer festival in Brooklyn. Most of the beers available were strong and based on pastry flavors.
Enjoying Vermont in Winter When Most of the Town Is Closed
Sometimes you have to make the best of a destination. It was a quiet trip to Vermont in winter when much of the town of Manchester was closed.
How to Cope with Overtourism
Overtourism is the reality of travel as more people head for the world’s popular destinations. But there are ways to avoid the crowds and headaches.
Touring Temples at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang
There’s a lot to see around touristy Luang Prabang, and Wat Xieng Thong, the most important of temples in town, is at the top of the list.