The City of Canals - Venice, Italy
When I took the ferry from the airport via the Grand Canal, which runs through the heart of the city, I started to fall in love with the enchanting city, and knew this bucket list destination was not going to disappoint. Venice is incredibly unique with 117 islands, 150 canals, over 400 bridges and no cars. Venice, Italy is mostly known for its canals, but I will tell you it is an architectural photo walk. The city’s architecture reflects so many influences including Byzantine, Islamic, and Gothic.
The Peak with a French Twist - Grand Teton
Rising dramatically above Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Valley, the rugged peaks of Grand Teton National Park form one of America’s most striking landscapes.
“The Garden By The Sea” - Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Thomas Rogers first settled the area in 1657 and dubbed it “The Garden by the Sea”. The town takes its name from Rogers’ family abandoned apple orchards. Old Orchard Beach first was promoted as a tourist designation in 1631. A steady flow of tourists started coming to Old Orchard Beach when railroad service from Portland and Boston was established in 1842.
A Natural Swiss Alps Wonder - Aare Gorge
The Aare Gorge is a testament to what the power of water can do.
Home Of The World’s Most Influential Art Fair - Basel, Switzerland
The city feels cosmopolitan yet intimate, shaped by its position at the meeting point of Switzerland, France, and Germany—a blend that shows in the food, language, and relaxed pace of life.
Where Luxury Meets The Mediterranean - Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is all about glamour, views, and a taste of luxury—even if you’re only there for a few hours. It’s compact, polished, and easy to soak in fast.
Sometimes Called ‘the American Riviera’ - Jones Beach State Park
Before millions of visitors spread their towels across the sand each summer, the land that is now Jones Beach State Park was home to a small waterfront community known as High Hill Beach.
Docked In History - The USS Intrepid Museum
Docked along the Hudson River on Manhattan's west side, this unique museum offers visitors the chance to step aboard a real aircraft carrier and explore decades of military, aviation, and space history.
Culinary Capitol Of France - Lyon
Lyon feels shaped—almost guided—by the meeting of its two rivers, the Rhone River and the Saone River.
High Above The Riviera - Eze
Perched like an eagle’s nest high above the glittering Mediterranean, this tiny 14th-century medieval village captures you instantly.
A Glimpse Of Old Bangkok - On The Canals
Known as khlongs, these narrow waterways cut quietly through the city, offering a striking contrast to the traffic and high-rises beyond their banks.
Product Of Decades Of Erosion - Driftwood Beach
More than 1,000 feet of Jekyll Island’s coastline has eroded, and Driftwood Beach is the visually dramatic evidence.
Ancient Heritage Meets Modernity - Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is often described as fast, chaotic, and electric—but beneath the traffic and street food stalls lies a deeply rooted cultural rhythm shaped by spirituality, tradition, and everyday rituals.
Turquoise Waters & Bears - Kuang Si Waterfall
Tucked into the lush jungle just outside Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Waterfall feels less like a real place and more like something imagined.
A Former Sea Fortress Near Helsinki -Suomenlinna Island
The Swedes built the fortress as a bastion against the ever-encroaching Russians, when Finland was still under Swedish rule (1748-1808).
George & Martha’s Place On The Potomac - Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is an American landmark and once a vibrant 18th century plantation and home to the first President of the United States. The estate is located on the banks on the Potomac River.
Resort Town On Lake Maggiore - Stresa, Italy
I only had a couple of hours to take in Stresa—just enough time, I thought, for a quiet lakeside stroll.
The Peace Capital - Geneva, Switzerland
The city feels at once peaceful and cosmopolitan—clean, compact, and effortlessly multicultural.
Eden On The Hudson - Untermyer Park & Garden
Immediately upon entering the walled garden, you will be transported from Yonkers to lands far away. This is only the beginning of the journey through the Untermeyer Park and Garden off of North Broadway in Yonkers.
Authentic Northern Thai Agricultural Lifestyle - Ban Huai Nam Rak
Whether you’re feeding them, walking alongside them, or simply observing their calm presence in the fields, the experience feels both grounding and memorable.