Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
Dear New York, I love you. I really do. But as much as I want to deny it, I’m becoming disenchanted with you. I used to once love your hustle and bustle, your brash attitude and your fast pace. Our relationship has grown weary. These days, I find myself dreaming of green pastures, peaceful waters and … I long to just be. Not to achieve, just be. I am lucky to live in the greatest city in the world. The bright lights, the overpowering … [Read more...]
I’m walking along the hectic Soho streets, on a sunny Saturday afternoon, when I suddenly hear the most marvelous music tickling my ears. It’s not a stereo, it’s live, but where is it coming from? I turn around, baffled, to a young man fervently playing a piano in the middle of the street. He is not bothered by the crazy traffic, the peeving city noise or the fact that cars might honk at him at any given time. It’s just him and his piano, in one … [Read more...]
Last week, Hostelling International NYC hosted another amazing travel event dubbed as a TED for Travel. Held by the travel gurus from Matador Network and sponsored by Tripfilms, the night unraveled with readings, travel videos and presentations on travel writing, photography, and filmmaking. And if meeting with fellow travel junkies wasn't enough, taking notes from the distinguished speakers certainly made for an amazing night of travel … [Read more...]
2012 brought some exciting new adventures, that fulfilled some of my dreams. And so, as I look back on my travel highlights of 2012, I relive them at the same time. I visited some Medieval European cities, a Middle Eastern gem, a Caribbean paradise, as well as some New England cities. Last end of the year had me in Europe. With a short stop in Munich for Christmas, I went on visiting Brasov and the infamous Dracula's Castle, while ringing in the … [Read more...]
I sure hope the Mayans had too much tequila to drink when they predicted the end of the world would happen tomorrow. The word simply cannot come to an end; I’m not done yet! Here’s why: via source 1. I need a break from worst-case scenarios after Sandy hit New York City. 2. I have three parties to attend tomorrow: one going away party, and two Christmas parties. 3. I haven’t seen Brazil yet. 4. I cannot miss the long awaited … [Read more...]
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