1st Visit To NYC For One Week; Travel Smarter:

New York City is where dreams meet daily adventures and some of those adventures are quite unexpected. You can see ANYTHING in NYC. Whether you are gazing at the skyline from One World Observation Deck, strolling through Central Park, or grabbing a slice of pizza on the go, NYC delivers both once-in-a-lifetime moments (unless you … Read more

Famous Foods From Sumatra Indonesia

The photo above was taken at one of the oldest constantly running restaurants in Medan, North Sumatra. The founding family of Tip Top still manages it through three generations. It was opened in 1929. At that time there were only two real restaurants in Medan. All other eating places were warungs. The other restaurant at … Read more

6 Trips Through North Sumatra; Travel smarter, wander deeply:

Photo below was taken at a Durian market in Medan. This is in a southern suburb of Medan. This following photo is of a typical restaurant that is large enough to seat more than 100 travelers. This restaurant is in Parapat. We ate here before returning to Medan from Parapat. This photo was taken during … Read more

Experiences Of India; a 3 month trip.:

This article will describe my cultural experiences and exploration of North and Central India. My Experiences of India is a long story. It describes a three month trip. Read what you can. I suggest reading this article like you would a book, chapter by chapter: India boasts one of the most ancient civilizations, weaving a … Read more

2 Trips From Portland Oregon To Vancouver Canada; Experiences:

This photo was taken in one of the oldest restaurants in Portland. It is Hubers’ Cafe. Jim Louie was the founding chef of Hubers’ and his descendants still run it. They are famous for their Roast Turkey meals with mashed potatoes,  served here since 1879. We had this excellent meal and Turkey Pot Pie. It … Read more

Introduction Article Leading To My 8 Backstories

This photo was taken on the Brooklyn Bridge with Manhatten in front of us and Queens behind us.  Stories have power, especially when they’re crafted from years of personal adventures and heartwarming connections. We’re setting out on an exciting journey through my travel backstories, covering vibrant experiences from 1987 all the way to 2025. These … Read more