YOU COULD SAY THAT THERE ARE TWO NEW ORLEANS – the city during Mardi Gras and the city before and after. Some people think Mardi Gras is year-round in New Orleans, and if you don’t leave Bourbon Street and its …
Category: Going Places

5 Things to See at Niagara Falls (that aren’t the Falls)
YOU COULD SAY THAT THERE’S NOTHING AT NIAGARA FALLS THAT ISN’T THERE BECAUSE OF THE FALLS. The town, its attractions, even the Niagara River Gorge itself – none of those things would be here if it weren’t for the incredible …
Read More "5 Things to See at Niagara Falls (that aren’t the Falls)"

Beyond the Boardwalk: What to eat and see in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY IS NOT A NORMAL CITY. Built on the seashore for tourists and summer people, it’s easier to understand Atlantic City as a permanent carnival or a year-round festival. When your main drag is a seaside promenade, it’s safe …
Read More "Beyond the Boardwalk: What to eat and see in Atlantic City"

A Pleasant Case of the Blues by Mexico’s Lake Bacalar
THEY SAY THERE ARE SEVEN SHADES OF BLUE in the water of the Laguna Bacalar – that’s why its Spanish name is Laguna de los Siete Colores. My guess is that there are probably more than seven colours, ranging from …
Read More "A Pleasant Case of the Blues by Mexico’s Lake Bacalar"

Racing Against the Clock to Capture Buffalo’s Urban Revival
I HAVE DEVELOPED A SERIOUS CASE OF BUFFALO ENVY. My visits to this American city just over the border have revealed an architectural wonderland, an urbanite’s playground, and a very friendly town undergoing a revival that’s turning into a renaissance. …
Read More "Racing Against the Clock to Capture Buffalo’s Urban Revival"