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Merry Christmas from New York City

Merry Christmas from New York City

There is no other place like New York City at Christmas time! Lights, crowds of people, the skating rink at the Rockefeller Center and of course Radio City Christmas Spectacular: Radio City Rockettes at the Radio City Hall. It’s our family tradition, as NYC is our second home. Rockefeller Center Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Ralph Lauren Hot Chocolate Stand...

Visiting Mori Tower

Visiting Mori Tower

There are many places in Tokyo where you can get up high in the sky to see the city below, like Sky Tree or Tokyo Tower, which are on top of the list for visitors to the city. But there are a little less known, yet equally good. I recommend Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills. It’s less crowded, less expensive and offers a different perspective on the city below...

Tacheles in Berlin

Tacheles in Berlin

Berlin’s art scene exploded after the wall came down and I was lucky to get a glimpse into some of it while visiting the city. Stumbled on Tacheles by simply wandering around the city and it was a real discovery where I ended up spending a couple of hours exploring all the floors, different studios and even hallways and bathrooms. What an experience! Sadly this...

Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires

Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires

It may seem a bit weird to visit a cemetery when you are travelling for pleasure to explore a new city, but when you are in Buenos Aires, it is one of those places well worth checking out. I went there twice, once on a rainy day which felt a bit spooky and the second time on a bright sunny day. Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires...

A Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park

A Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park

After a short drive from Palm Springs, I arrived at the entrance gate of the Joshua Tree National Park to spend a better part of the day exploring it. A Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park A Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park A Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park is a beautiful and unique place located in the southeastern part of...

Giza Pyramids

Across Egypt – From Cairo to Aswan

There are a few epic trips I will never forget and this is one of them. It was nearly a quarter of a century ago now, so many details escape me, but I still have the analogue photographs/film prints I was able to digitize and some scrapbook items left. I flew on Egypt Air from New York City JFK airport to Cairo non-stop, and spend a couple of days in Cairo visiting...

Zenkō-ji Temple, Nagano, Japan

Zenkō-ji Temple, Nagano, Japan

Nagano is just about an hour away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Quick and easy trip to see Zenkō-ji Temple. This Buddhist temple was built in the 7th century, and the modern city of Nagano began as a town built around this temple. Prepare yourself for crowds as it is a popular place to visit, but well worth it. It is a pretty big temple complex, and there are many shops...

Visit to Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca Near Puno, Peru

Visit to Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca Near Puno, Peru

During my trek across Peru, I briefly visited Uros Islands, located a short boat ride from Puno. This place is home to Uru or Uros, an indigenous people of Peru and Bolivia. They live on approximately – and still growing – 120 self-fashioned floating islands on Lake Titicaca near Puno. It was an exciting and unusual experience, but I am thankful for...