Jersey City on a Bike
A bike ride through Jersey City with more than 600 other cyclists on the 4th annual Bike JC Jersey City Ward Tour.
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Swimming in the Blue Lagoon Before Departing Iceland
A pre-flight visit to Iceland’s Blue Lagoon to relax in the geothermal spa with a poolside bar and saunas. A great way to recover from a long trip.
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Story of a Bridge
Jersey City installed a new Liberty State Park bridge for pedestrians and bikes. It replaces the bridge washed away by Hurricane Sandy.
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New York at Night
A view of New York at night from the balcony at the Andaz Hotel during a No Kid Hungry event at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic.
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Industry Invitational Highlights 2013
Highlights from the 2013 Industry Invitational at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic held at the Andaz Hotel. Tasting new spirits and unique cocktails.
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Happy Birthday, Buddha
Today is Buddha’s birthday. This photo is of Buddha’s head surrounded by a bodhi tree in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
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This Beer Is Spicy
It’s always nice to walk into the local liquor store and browse the shelves of big bottle beers, especially when there are some limited-edition brews. Of course, since I rarely drink at home anymore, these beers tend to sit in my fridge for quite a long time. A couple weeks ago I picked up
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Healthy Travels
We all want to maintain health while traveling–a trip to the hospital is sure way to ruin a vacation. But how can we ensure healthy travels?
Happy Mother’s Day!
Because it’s Mother’s Day, I think this picture from Thailand belongs here, even though I can’t explain it. I figure my mom will at least get a laugh out of it. My mother has encouraged my travels (and other endeavors), even if she doesn’t quite understand why I make my travel choices. It’s an appropriate
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Inherent Dangers of Travel
Travel poses many obstacles and dangers. Plenty of travelers have been scammed or pick-pocketed in every country. And then there are those of us who encounter colorful characters, some of whom like to handle wild snakes for amusement. All such stories are reminders that we need to be careful wherever we travel. Then there are dangers that
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Jersey City Chili Cook-Off
Sunday was the Jersey City Chili Cook-Off at Grove St. PATH. I tried a lot of chili from a variety of cooks and restaurants.
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Road to Songpan
The May Day holiday has come and gone in China. Of course, here in America we like to celebrate our Labor Day in September…with barbecues and beer. Following my painfully long bus ride from Chengdu during my first May Day holiday, I had a few hours to wander around the small town of Songpan. There
Adventures in Bus Travel
In addition to my train travel adventures, I’ve taken a few long-distance bus trips. Some were tolerable, but others were absolutely miserable.
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Company Outings in Shenzhen
Factory workers in Shenzhen enjoying a barbecue at Dameisha during the national holiday.
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Winter’s Day on Iceland’s Reynisfjara Beach
A southern tour of Iceland includes the black beach and the town of Vik. Even in winter, this is a beautiful destination.
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