The great comedian and actor Carl Reiner once said, “A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.” With old man Winter just now settling in, many will come to echo the sentiments of Mr. Reiner. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and those pesky snow storms will have us […]
Japanese Quintessential
Full of fantastic sights and cultural experiences, Japan overwhelms the visitor with its volume of offerings. With this in mind, I journeyed to the “The Land of the Rising Sun” to determine what constitutes a Japanese quintessential. Here are the must-sees and dos that I found. Kanazawa: Japanese Quintessential From the moment I read about […]
The Sacred Journey
I went on a sacred journey across Asia and visited some of the its oldest temples. Beyond bricks and mortar, what I experienced when I entered these incredible shrines was special. Let me explain why. Bali Beginning in Indonesia, my sacred journey led me first to the island province of Bali. World renowned for its […]
Japan: A Journey Through Time
Past and present mingle in Japan, producing a culture that is vibrant and eclectic. Bullet Train Through Japan In Japan, I found that there is no better representation of the country than the bullet train. Clean, orderly, and prompt—the bullet train is a marvel. The three-and-half-hour journey from Tokyo to Fukuyama was smooth as silk. […]
Singapore: The Lion City
Singapore offers night life, innovative cuisine, impeccable cleanliness and iconic Marina Bay Sands. I quickly realized there was so much more this country had to offer with hidden secrets nestled throughout. Singapore Airlines I began my solo traveling experience by flying with one of the world’s most luxurious leading carriers, Singapore Airlines. All the flight […]
Christmas in Vietnam and Cambodia
Vietnam My boys and I arrived in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi after a long flight from JFK. After a restful night, we awoke early and walked to the Hoan Kiem Lake, which was but a stone’s throw away from our hotel. At the lake, morning music blared while both the young and the old […]
