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What to Read on a Puerto Rico Vacation
Understanding Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria If your whole neighborhood were to somehow blow down, say via hurricane, who would get to decide how, and if, to rebuild? You probably would like to think that you would, of course,…
Copala Memories Then and Now
Artist Paul Modlin’s Chapbook on Copala, Mexico Offers History and Visuals Standing in the center of Copala, Mexico today, one cannot help but wonder what it once was: recently even, remotely, of course. Today, this very small town is a…
That Castle in Naples
The Massive Castel Nuovo in Napoli, Italy Endures and Impresses Heading south from Rome 29 years ago, my first stop is Naples where I cannot help but notice a certain domineering building on the waterfront: the Castel Nuovo, which…
LBI Restaurants Worth Visiting
From Upscale Romance to Diner Breakfasts, LBI Restaurants Dish Up Some Memorable Meals Long Beach Island isn’t just for surfers and sun worshippers; foodies can find their place here, too. On the island for a family graduation party recently, we…
National Martini Day
Because It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere —Lori Tripoli ~Advertisement~ ~Advertisement~ Appreciate a well-crafted cocktail? You might like these posts: Lemon Drops at the Castle Hill Inn, Newport, R.I. Martinis at Tournedos Restaurant in Rochester, N.Y. Meeting Hemingway at Harry’s Bar in…
Throwback Thursday: Mérida Cathedral 1989
What to See in Yucatán, Mexico One of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas may be found in Mérida, Mexico. Known as the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, the cathedral dates back to 1598. Commissioned by Pope Pius IV, the cathedral…
An Afternoon in Copala, Mexico
Day Trips from Mazatlán Looking for excursions from Mazatlán? Consider the tiny little town of Copala, also in Sinaloa state like Mazatlán is. Travelers concerned about the little issue of overtourism—where historical monuments and other must-sees suffer greater wear-and-tear simply…
Books on Oscar Romero: The Scandal of Redemption
Reading Up on El Salvador’s Saint You don’t have to be Catholic to be curious about who Oscar Romero was and the impact he had—especially if you happen to be embarking on a journey to El Salvador. For those looking…
Classic Cocktails at the Baccarat Hotel
Feel Like a Princess from the Moment You Enter the Baccarat Hotel Slip into the black-walled vestibule of the Baccarat Hotel on West 53rd Street, and you’ll be tempted to look for a talking, singing candelabra. It’s all high…