Art Deco Los Angeles
L.A. is home to a plethora of outstanding Art Deco structures.
Día de los Muertos
Is El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) a Mexican version of Halloween? Apparently not, so I set out to discover the differences on Isla Mujeres (Island of Women), which is located off the coast of Cancun, Mexico.
Road Tripping Across the Roof of the World
I was born with a wanderlust that after finishing college drew me to countries like Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. To satisfy that yearning I signed up for an epic road trip in 1999 across the Roof of the World via the Friendship Highway.
The Beaches of Los Angeles County
Between Orange County to the south and Ventura County to the north there lies a stretch of sandy California beaches that are among the world’s most famous coastal playgrounds.
Varanasi, India’s City of Light
If I had to pick a single word to describe the city of Varanasi, India, it might be otherworldly. It is one of the oldest continually inhabited locations in the world and the holiest of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism.
The Public House | An Enduring British Institution
The British pub is a sanctuary from the turmoil and tedium of the modern world. It offers a sense of history and tradition, remarkable hand-crafted beers, traditional food and, increasingly, decent wine.
Timeless Tanzania
If an African safari isn’t on your bucket list, it should be. The journey gets you a front-row seat to the most extraordinary wildlife extravaganza on earth.
The War of 1812, The Niagara Campaign
One of the pivotal turning points in North America’s history is recreated each year through re-enactments of the War of 1812 that take place on Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula. It is known as the Niagara Campaign.
Montana’s Big Sky Country
There is a reason that Montana is known as Big Sky Country. From the eastern prairies and badlands to the peaks of Glacier Park, the landscapes of this fourth largest state in the US are eye candy for the soul.
Amarillo, Heart of Cowboy Texas
The State of Texas increasingly is defined by large cities like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin.