“Rocky Raccoon” Welcomes You To New York! New York spring days are gorgeous, so I went for a walk in Central Park, and found a new friend! Reports put the Raccoon population in Central Park at 300-500 at any time…while… Read More ›
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Have You Counted Central Park’s Archways? I Did! Here They Are Up Close!
Welcome To New York’s Central Park! I found this aerial shot of Manhattan and Central Park online – a gorgeous shot that captures the majesty of the park….but a closer look also reveals something else: The Park Has “Arches!” Yes,… Read More ›
Have You Seen This Wild “Robot Bartender?” I’ve Got “BurgerBots” Too!
“Hey Robot Bartender – Make Me A Drink!” Look at how cool this is: a ceiling of liquor bottles hanging over two giant Robotic arms, who will expertly make you a drink – and offer you up some nuts, too!… Read More ›
“Sky High” Martinis For The Weekend! Golden Winged Horses That Rotate While You Sip…Cheers!
Who needs a stiff drink to end the week? A Vodka Martini with green olives, bathed in a green light, is just what I need after living through another week of chaos and uncertainty. So, here’s a “sky high” pour… Read More ›
Would You Stay At The “Hotel At The End Of The World?” Let’s All Go To Fogo!
Welcome To Fogo Island! Not familiar with the place? It’s OK – Fogo Island is a bucolic getaway off the coast of Newfoundland on the eastern end of Canada…far far away from most of us – and it is known… Read More ›
“Wrapping Up” Central Park – Virtually! 20 Years Of Christo’s “The Gates” Are Back!
The Gates Are Back In New York! Look at these amazing orange “gates” providing a colorful walkway through New York’s Central Park! It’s all part of a celebration of 20 years of “The Gates!” This is the incredible work of… Read More ›
The World’s Most Remote Coral Atoll! Let’s Escape To Ducie Island!
Who Has #Wanderlust? With the news in the US getting grimmer and darker, whenever I see an image like this, I imagine escaping to a slice of paradise like this, far removed from civilization and chaos….do you? Let’s Escape To… Read More ›
Tokyo’s Wild Game Arcades! “Claw Chaos” + “Drumming Duo” Frenzy!
Welcome To Tokyo’s Wild Nightlife! Your first time in Tokyo is a sensory overload: the lights and the energy of the streets feel overwhelming in the best way: There are several party districts in central Tokyo that beckon day and… Read More ›
New York’s Smallest Piece Of Real Estate Trips Me Up! An AI-Enchanced Tale Of Woe…
This is an update to a story I shared a while ago: this is a unique spot in New York City, sitting just north of the Freedom Tower, which at night looms large in the distance: Located where the twin… Read More ›
From China’s Great Wall To Cave People! My “Travel A – Z” Series Heads To Asia!
My “Travel A – Z” Has My China “Wanderlust!” I have embarked on a journey across the alphabet, highlighting a country with a certain letter – it helps my #wanderlust – the urge to see the world! My “Travel A… Read More ›