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Tampa’s Thai Temple: The Wat Mongkolratanaram
With the coldest air of the season beating down on New York City, I thought sharing photos from one of Tampa’s most serene spaces was in order. Welcome to the Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida, a Buddhist temple located alongside the Palm River near Brandon. The ‘wat,’ or monastery temple, was established in its present location…
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Trip to Dead Horse Bay
Wednesday provided a much needed break from the rain and humidity, so I decided to celebrate with an adventure to Dead Horse Bay. Not your typical way to spend a day off, but a fascinating lesson in NYC history nonetheless. Find out how this beach got its name and enjoy photos from my trip that…
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Photos of Governors Island
I took a trip to Governors Island on Saturday (and again on Monday). Here is my story:
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Today in NYC — Aug. 15
Flatiron Building West Village New Jersey in passing. Rainy day on the train into NYC.
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The Cai Rang Floating Markets
A Travel Guide for Can Tho, Vietnam It was tough for me to write this blog post about the Cai Rang floating markets. On the one hand, the floating markets are a fascinating local experience that give visitors a taste of what life in Vietnam was like before the introduction of Western-style supermarkets. On the…