Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to attend the wedding anniversary of my dear friends: artist Daniela Kamiliotis and her loving husband, Thanos, in their lovely weekend home in Bethel, Connecticut. It was one of the most enjoyable outdoor parties I had been, surrounded by peaceful nature, a beautiful lake and a group of wonderful people. What was clearly a couple still very much in love, after their happy 26 years together, made for a vibrant … [Read more...]
That’s something you don’t hear every day. I don't know about your Halloween weekend, but mine has certainly brought upon a genuine creepy experience in the form of hurricane Sandy. As New Yorkers prepare for lockdown and intensified winds, Frakenstorm has started to show its teeth. Expected to hit NYC by 8pm this Monday evening, the unwanted Sandy has already inflicted more damage than last year’s hurricane, Irene. via source. For the … [Read more...]
Battery Park is one of my favorite places in New York to go for a walk. Although close to the new World Trade Center and Wall St, it bears little resemblance to the hustle and bustle of the career-driven financiers-filled streets. Once crossing the bridge into Battery Park, you are in a peaceful residential neighborhood, overlooking the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty and a magnificent boardwalk. Manhattan's Sailing School is also there, as … [Read more...]
I'm not the biggest fan of lay-on-the-beach-only type of vacation, I am mostly yearning for a combination of both city and beach type of destination, where I can both relax and explore. Having said that, I have always wanted to see Turks and Caicos. It used to be an exclusive destination back in the 80's, however developments skyrocketed in the past decades, alluring so many more tourists. These are some snapshots I took with my favorite iPhone … [Read more...]
Fleet Week (May 23-29) is a United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard tradition in which active military ships recently deployed in overseas operations dock in a variety of major cities for one week. Once the ships dock, the crews can enter the city and visit its tourist attractions. Fleet Week also means handsome sailors and navy crew populate the streets of New York, in their impeccable uniforms. For this Memorial Day weekend, … [Read more...]
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