The thought of summer in the city can send anyone scurrying for the nearest air conditioned department store or (gasp!) the comforts of one’s office building. It’s no surprise that many New Yorkers flee for the Hamptons or the Berkshires once the temperature starts climbing. But there’s an easier,...

When I think of New Zealand, I think of awesome landscapes. Rolling green hillsides, epic cliffs and mountains, pristine lakes and rushing waterfalls. It’s a beautiful backdrop and I know I’m not the only one who thinks so. New Zealand is a popular filming location for TV shows and movies,...

One of my favorite things about visiting other countries is learning about that country's history. Often when we go on vacation, we only scratch the surface of the destination. We only see what the tourism board wants us to see, the image they want to project. To westerners, Bangkok has...