In honor of Carnival—which runs from February 18th through February 21st this year—I thought it would be fun to share a short video of a samba show from my visit to Rio de Janeiro. Samba is a lively, rhythmic Brazilian dance with West African influences that many Brazilians would argue defines their national identity. Although I […]
The other night I watched an episode of House Hunters International (one of my favorite TV shows) which showcased a young couple searching for a new home in Angra do Heroísmo. Located on the island of Terceira, Angra, as it’s known by locals, is the oldest city in the Azores archipelago, dating back to 1450. Watching the […]
I’ve been on three cruises so far—one with my family when I was in high school to the Mexican Riviera (with ports of call in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas); one a few years ago with a group of friends to Puerto Rico, St. Martin-St. Maarten, and Labadee, Haiti (Royal Caribbean’s private island […]
The Traveling Canucks, Nicole and Cameron, just nominated me to participate in a fun new meme that showcases 7 of my favorite travel photos, as determined by the categories listed below. In the past month I had lots of fun putting together the Best of StruxTravel 2011 and The ABCs of StruxTravel, so I was excited for another […]
It’s time for the “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me on Twitter, click here. Do you know where I took this picture? Leave […]
Looking more like it belongs in Southern Europe than in South Florida, Española Way is a narrow, four-block long pedestrian-only street located in the heart of South Beach. With Mediterranean Revival architecture dating back to the 1920s, this charming calle is in stark contrast with the Art Deco buildings that have made the rest of […]
“What’s this line for?” “It’s to meet Samantha Brown. You know, from Travel Channel.” “Oh, I love her! She’s so adorable.” This was the general consensus at the 2012 Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show, yesterday at the Long Beach Convention Center. The best part was that Sam is exactly like you’d expect her to […]
A South Florida interpretation of an Italian villa, Vizcaya was built in 1916 as a winter home for wealthy industrialist James Deering. Construction of the manor took over two years and more than a thousand laborers to complete. Influenced by Veneto and Tuscan Renaissance architecture, Villa Vizcaya also features French-style gardens and Caribbean limestone and […]
Driving along scenic MacArthur Causeway, which connects downtown and South Beach, you’re sure to notice the massive cruise ships lined up to the south in Biscayne Bay. However, what you might miss if you don’t look the other direction are signs for Jungle Island, a tropical zoo that’s really worth stopping for. As you […]
Happy New Year everybody! Here’s the first “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge of 2012. This week, I’m looking for a specific answer of where I took this picture. Do you know know? Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ […]
