Is This The Oldest Rock On Earth? Well, that’s what I read on the National Geographic Adventure site on Facebook…they didn’t have the credit for the person who was responsible for this photo, but bravo to them for capturing an… Read More ›
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Re-Open Alcatraz Prison? The Madness Of Trump’s Proposal + An Up Close Tour Of “The Rock!”
Welcome To Alcatraz! This legendary shot of a prison guard at Alcatraz is haunting – a solitary guard watching over some of America’s worst criminals, housed on a “rock” in San Francisco Bay – and guess what – this shocking… Read More ›
“Rocky Raccoon” Roams Central Park! I’ve Got Video Of My Wildlife Encounter!
“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 ›
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 ›
“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 “Abbey Of The Sea”…The Incredible Architecture Of Mont Saint-Michel!
The Wonder Of Mont Saint-Michel! We all know that the world is an incredible place, filled with wonder and beauty. So, on this day of much #wanderlust, I have this to share. This proves it once again with one of… 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 ›
Have You Been To The Moulin Rouge? Paris Has A “Red Windmill” District + More Travel Secrets!
Hanging Out In The Moulin Rouge “Red Windmill” District! I wonder how I look when I take these “upside down” selfies as there is a bit of strange posing and camera twisting that is done – but it is all… Read More ›