What do you know about Monaco? I certainly did not know much. I actually thought it was part of France, boy was I wrong. It is its own country. With its own culture and interesting quirks. Also it is remarkably hilly. I may have realized that if I knew anything about elevation levels but as…
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A Journey to Versailles
I recently wrote about how wonderful Fontainebleau is. If you would like to escape crowds (which I always do) go to Chateau de Fontainebleau. That is not the case for Versailles.
New York City: Central Park Summer Stage
They say that Madison Square Garden is where people want to see a show. It is, of course, one of the most famous venues in the world. Any night there is a show you will see lines of people wrapped around the building either with tickets in hand or desperately hoping to get to acquire…
Battery Park
When I decided to go down to Battery Park it was with the intention of taking Sandeman’s free tour. I ended up getting in too late and missing the tour only to realize there is so much to do down in this area it would take a few trips down to even begin to experience…
Resort Living in Mexico
In honor of my return to Mexico last week. I have always said I dislike staying on resorts. I think it is the worst way to see a country. I also get that a lot of people aren’t going to Mexico for the culture but for the beaches. Inclusive resorts are great for that. All…
Old Westbury Gardens from Flowers to Pumpkins
For years I have lived about 20 minutes from one of the most visited sights on Long Island and never went.The Old westbury Gardens are visited by thousands of people a year. Every year I say this is the year. Then guess what happens? I don’t go.