He raises his nose in the air and sniffs at the air, trying to get our scent, but the wind isn’t cooperating with him. He knows we are there, but what we are is a...
As the earliest English settlement in North America, New England has a long and interesting history. It has been called “the birthplace of America”, and is filled with cultural attractions, fascinating cities, scenic villages, and...
Part of the fun of traveling is to learn about new cultures and people. Learning a bit about the language, customs and peculiarities of a country adds to your understanding and appreciation. For the last five...
One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore.
― André Gide...
New Zealand’s national bird, the Kiwi. Of the five extant species of this flightless bird, all are threatened to a degree and one species, the great white spotted kiwi, is severely endangered. Courtesy of kiwibird.org.
New Zealand...
Mounts Tongiriro & Ngaruhoe loom over Lake Taupo. Mt. Ruapehu (below) is the third active volcano overlooking the lake.
Mt. Ruapehu, the highest mountain on New Zealand’s North Island. The multi-crested volcano holds snow on its...
Perhaps more than any other American city, New York City truly represents the melting pot of nationalities, ethnicities and cultures represented in the United States. A stroll through its neighborhoods, whether you’re a visitor or a...
About six years ago, when I was living in Shanghai and the success of this blog was about as improbable as a Chinese economic slowdown, I made the acquaintance of a trust-fund kid from Sydney....
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