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Visiting Africa Series #3: Dakar, the Gateway to Western Africa

December 1, 2022

Upon arriving in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, you are immediately taken in by a uniquely contrasting society. A developing country that became independent from France in 1960, blessed with amazing sites, cuisine, customs and history, yet with its fair share of struggles in building a robust economy for

Merida MX Series #6: Merida’s Doors…Their Beauty and History

December 1, 2022

My Photography Wanderlust

The magic of opening a door that could lead to something entirely different never escapes me and is why I am so fascinated by the architectural designs of doors from all over the world. I am drawn by the intricacies of both new and older colonial style doors on homes,

Downsizing in Your 70s Without Becoming a Minimalist

December 1, 2022

How-To Tips Reinvent Yourself

Owning is owing, having is hoarding”. This quote by Úrsula Guin has been on my mind lately. Over the last six months, I’ve been thinking hard on how to downsize what is 30+ years of collecting, storing and holding onto things. It is a bit overwhelming to come up

Visiting Africa Series: Traveling through North and West Africa

October 26, 2022

My Photography Wanderlust

Africa, the mother continent of the human race where the first human skulls were discovered. A continent so misunderstood, yet rich in its history and culture as it merged with its many colonizers. Its vast resources, its people and natural beauty are unmistakably one of mystery and exoticism. A place

Visiting Africa Series #2… Mystical Morocco

October 26, 2022

My Photography Wanderlust

First stop in Morocco is the city of Casa Blanca; this country’s economic and business capital. Upon entering the city of Casa Blanca, all those romantic notions and imagery of an ancient city from watching the movie (Casa Blanca) immediately disappears. This city is a powerhouse, a huge metropolitan center

Merida MX Series #5…Merida’s Timeless Architecture and Real Estate Bonanza

October 26, 2022

My Photography Wanderlust

If you are a lover of architecture, an architect or maybe an urban planner, you will easily fall in love with Merida’s 18th century colonial homes and buildings heavily influenced by both the Moorish and Mediterranean designs of that period. One of Merida’s most pleasing attributes is the preservation and

Visiting Finger Lakes Luscious Vineyards and Frontlake Views

September 29, 2022

My Photography Wanderlust

Somewhere in the world, the harvesting of grapes is happening. In the USA, just about every state has vineyards that make for a great opportunity to visit with friends and enjoy the tasting of wines, whether it’s Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel or Riesling. I personally

Merida MX Series #4: Hacienda Living… Yucatan’s Gilded Age

September 29, 2022

My Photography Wanderlust

If you travel to Merida or through the Yucatan Peninsula, you learn quickly about the role of haciendas and their contributions to the world. The architecture of Mexican haciendas, along with the Mayan culture and Yucatan’s natural resources, is both captivating and wondrous. Their historical past in the early 1900s

The Armory Art Show… A Place for Inspiration and Art Lovers

September 29, 2022

Art Destinations Arts/Culture

If you are looking for inspiration, escapism, or altogether a different visualization experience, the Armory Art Show usually doesn’t disappoint. I have not been to the show since pre-pandemic and was please to know that the show has been moved to the Javits Center, shifting its schedule to early September. The

Merida MX Series #1…Getting to Know Merida

August 28, 2022

My Photography Wanderlust

I arrived in Merida for the first time for a 10-day visit to connect with a friend and to venture on my own. Driving from the airport to my destination, you get to experience a hidden gem of an old colonial city that has been through its fair share of

Merida MX Series #2… Yucatán’s Enchanting Cenotes

August 28, 2022

My Photography Wanderlust

In Merida, there are tours to reach many of the Yucatán cenotes within an hour’s drive. I had planned to go to at least two cenotes, although I only managed to get to one. My friend highly recommended the Hacienda Mucuyche Cenote, which did not disappoint. Mucuyche is one of

Merida MX Series #3… The Mayapán Ruins and Mayan Culture

August 28, 2022

My Photography Wanderlust

There are over 200 archaeological ruins throughout the Yucatán peninsula. In close proximity to the city of Merida, there are at least four Mayan ruins that you can do a day trip. The Mayapán ruins are less than an hour from Merida and are pretty impressive, as it was once

Visiting Africa Series #3: Dakar, the Gateway to Western Africa

Merida MX Series #6: Merida’s Doors…Their Beauty and History

Downsizing in Your 70s Without Becoming a Minimalist

Visiting Africa Series: Traveling through North and West Africa

Visiting Africa Series #2… Mystical Morocco

Merida MX Series #5…Merida’s Timeless Architecture and Real Estate Bonanza

Visiting Finger Lakes Luscious Vineyards and Frontlake Views

Merida MX Series #4: Hacienda Living… Yucatan’s Gilded Age

The Armory Art Show… A Place for Inspiration and Art Lovers

Merida MX Series #1…Getting to Know Merida

Merida MX Series #2… Yucatán’s Enchanting Cenotes

Merida MX Series #3… The Mayapán Ruins and Mayan Culture

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