Watching Sunset at Griffith Observatory
The best view of Los Angeles is from Griffith Observatory, and staying for sunset is well worthwhile.
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On a Hiking Pilgrimage to Mt. Haguro
On the second day in Japan, I took a hiking pilgrimage to the temple at Mt. Haguro, one of the stops that makes up Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata.
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The Good and Bad of Drinking in Chicago
A few days in Chicago meant visiting some of the numerous breweries around the city. There’s a great variety of drinks in the Windy City.
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An Architectural Tour of Chicago
One of the best reasons to visit Chicago is the architecture. So much of it is a work of art, with plenty of tours to keep visitors busy.
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First Impressions of Chicago
A long weekend trip through Chicago was a great getaway to a city full of art, culture, architecture, and food.
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A Colorful Tour of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal
The top destination when visiting Sintra, Portugal, is Pena Palace. It’s a beautiful mix of architectural styles and color.
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Dining on Seafood Around Lisbon, Portugal
Traveling alone meant that I had to be strategic with dining around Lisbon to try as much as possible. Most of it was, of course, seafood.
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A Rainy Tour of Porto, Portugal
The plan was to eat and drink through Porto, Portugal, but weather and a poor food choice changed those plans.
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Taking a Free Walking Tour of Lisbon
One of the first things I did upon arriving in Portugal was take a free walking tour of Lisbon. It was a great introduction to the city.
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Walking with Giant Tortoises in Galapagos
Visiting the Darwin Center and Urbina Bay means seeing a lot of Galapagos giant tortoises and learning about the varieties of the species.
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Reflections at Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park
Jordan Pond is a highlight for many visitors to Maine’s Acadia National Park, but it also gets crowded throughout the day.
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Private Michelin Dining at Salpoente in Aveiro, Portugal
On a trip through Aveiro, Portugal, I dined at Michelin-rated restaurant Salpoente. It was an amazing meal, and I was the only customer.
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Blue-footed Boobies, Frigatebirds, & More in the Galapagos
Watching all the blue-footed boobies and great frigatebirds around the Galapagos Islands on a tour with Lindblad Expeditions.
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Walking with Marine Iguanas in the Galapagos
On a hike through Punta Espinosa on Isla Fernandina in the Galapagos, we encountered the largest congregation of marine iguanas.
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Walking the Jersey Shore: Asbury Park & Bradley Beach
A walk through a few Jersey Shore towns from Asbury Park to Bradley Beach, filled with sights, flavors, and, of course, beer.
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