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Stories from the road

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Hampden Estate is among the oldest sugar estates that is still operating in Jamaica. The estate covers more than 3500...
Sandals, Ja
Jamaica is undoubtedly the jewel of the Caribbean for most visitors from around the world. It is a haven for...
GPS-Guided Travel Article
Like most people, I make a list of places I want to visit when I travel and bookmark articles about...
Chocolate Candy
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Raise your hand if you love desserts! Yes, a truly great meal is punctuated with desserts. Bonus, if your dessert...
The Oculus, int
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The Oculus, the gleaming white World Trade Center Transportation Hub that is the centerpiece of the revitalization of Lower Manhattan, is...
A Stroll on the High Bridge
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The High Bridge is one of fourteen bridges that cross the Harlem River and connect Manhattan (at Highbridge Park and...
Flux Public Art Project, Harlem
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I noticed them right away – two giant heads at one of the east side entrances to Harlem’s Marcus Garvey...
Photo Review Red Phone Booths
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The red telephone booth was ubiquitous in the Jamaica I grew up in. You’d find them outside post offices in...
Van Gogh's Ear 8
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Van Gogh’s Ear (and art) have fascinated the public for years. As the story goes, in 1888, Vincent van Gogh moved...
Portobello Road Market Crockery.
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If you like antique or flea markets, a trip to Portobello Road Market is a must if you’re visiting London....