The Rubin Museum in NYC

Going to the Rubin Museum I felt like I was walking back into my trip to Tibet. I was surrounded by the symbols, statues, art,…

Peak Foliage in Central Park

Our goal is to find out what the best days are for autumn foliage in the various areas of central to southern Central Park through…

India – Outlining the trip

Having a job in the United States means that I’m limited to a rough maximum of 2 weeks of vacation and I want to optimize…

5 Ways to Make Friends while Traveling

When we travel we often find ourselves in places among people who are also traveling the world.  I’ve found that the travel community is a…
stay safe while traveling

12 ways to stay safe while traveling

If you’re traveling solo or with a partner safety should be a concern. Taking a few steps to enhance how you’re seen by others can…
moma - museum of modern art

Moma – Let’s visit Moma

The Museum of Modern Art in New York City As a native New Yorker, I’ve been to Moma a number of times.  While it always…

11 things to do before you get to your destination

You’ve just arrived at your destination, now what?  When you first arrive at your destination you will be filled with many emotions from feeling drained…

Where to go in January

Thinking about traveling in January? Here are a couple of great adventurous places that will be a perfect fit for your January trip. The few…

Can we make talking to travelers less annoying?

Speaking to a traveler is often a curious but isolating conversation. Admittedly when we discuss our travels with other people, whether they are big travelers…
Book a trip to Papua New Guinea

How to Book a Trip to Papua New Guinea

When people hear that you’re going to Papua New Guinea (PNG), they imagine that you’re going to go deep into the jungle and hang out…
currency exchange

Changing currency & optimizing credit cards for travel

So, you’re headed on vacation to a country and you need the best way to get your hands on their currency.  First of all, that’s…

Let’s Hike around Taghkanic Lake in NY

This 2-hour hike around Taghkanic Lake combines well-marked trails, deep woods, and some easier areas with the background of the beautiful Taghkanic Lake. Wear: Bug…

Bourkes Bakery – Is it any good?

New York City’s Bourkes Bakery was recommended to me when I was discussing with a friend that I wanted to get a nicer than usual…

Shakespeare in the Park – NYC

There are a number of ways to get tickets for Shakespeare in the park.  You can get tickets by physically waiting on line or remotely,…
Poets Walk

Poets walk – A calm hike in the Hudson Valley

Poets walk is an ideal place for a simple, mostly bug free, mostly easy hike to a scenic westerly view of the hudson river.  It…