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New 7 Wonders Profile-Angkor Wat, Cambodia

…ack then”. The reason I think that Angkor Wat should definitely one of the new seven wonders of the world is because it hits all of my criteria: 1. It has first site shock value, when you see Angkor Wat for the first time you are blown away by its size and magnificence. You are shocked by just how beautiful and well constructed it is. It inspires wonder and awe. 2. It has an amazing location. Siem Reap, Cambodia is not the easiest place in the wor…

New 7 Wonders Profile-Taj Mahal, India

…onder of the world. The Taj Mahal has all of the qualities I look for in a new 7 wonder of the world. It is awesome and beautiful. It’s location is far from anywhere and tough to reach. It is jaw dropping when you see it in person and it has a lot of history and mystery behind it. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned it as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. He did this out of…

New Seven Wonders Voting Update

…ite and deserve their special status as the only Honorary Candidate of the New7Wonders of the World campaign. The 7 New Wonders of the World will now be chosen by the people across the globe from the 20 active New7Wonders candidates. I understand why they did this to preserve the reputation of, in my opinion, the greatest existing testament to human achievement of all time. I am also disappointed that Angkor Wat is not on the list. I believe that…

Happy New Year From The Gambia

…ver, that was to be expected and order was restored to the world for 2009. New Years day was spent sleeping off New Years eve, relaxing at the pool and then heading out to the Atlantic resorts that is the center of the Gambian tourist experience. This was actually really cool because it wasn’t like Cyprus or something where they just completely cater to British package tours, it was real and had a lot local flavor. The reggae bands were very good…

Taipei 101

…w he loves Asian women, how he works for Armani and how he used to live in New York (New Rochelle which is not New York). The guy insisted at screaming into my ear about nothing as I couldn’t stop looking at his hideous linen shirt he was wearing with four buttons undone-both totally unacceptable. So I pulled the old, say I’m going to bathroom and splitting routine. So Taipei was pretty cool. I liked it, I didn’t love it. It was a mix of Bangkok m…

Happy New Year!

…I hope everyone has a safe and happy new year, enriched by travel, fun, family, friends and whatever it is that you want to achieve in your lives. I am home in New York City for New Years Eve tonight and am looking forward to some exciting global adventures in 2011. Thanks for all your support and emails and I look forward to a great year ahead!…

11 Cheap Eats Under $20 in NYC

…he wait is worth it. Now with locations on the upper east and west plus at new Citi Field, you have some options. It may be a tourist favorite but for burger deliciousness at only $8.00, real New Yorkers wait for it too. S’Mac Macaroni and Cheese…East Village Sarita’s macaroni and cheese is hidden on a side street in the east village but a venture eastward is well worth the trip. The $10 cheeseburger and buffalo chicken mac n cheese is as good as…

Good Day New York Interview Video

…Good Day New York is one of the most popular morning shows in New York City on FOX 5. I was a guest this morning with hosts Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly. It was such a pleasure to do the segment in my home town with such cool people. I had a blast and I hope you enjoy the video! New York News I look forward to doing more with FOX 5 very soon!…

FOX Segment on Quick Warm Weather Getaways from New York

…I taped a FOX segment on quick warm weather getaways from New York and it just aired on FOX 5 in New York. Teamed up with a travel agent friend of mine we named some great places to check out of the polar vortex this winter has been and into the sun! Here is a link to the story on the FOX New York website. Sadly, tomorrow I fly to London and not the Caribbean but the waters in these videos should warm you up!…

My Latest FOX New York Travel Tips Segment

…segment on some travel tips for booking cheaper flights and also some advice to avoid common travel mistakes. Always fun filming with the FOX 5 crew and yes it was absolutely freezing outside and no I was not prepared to be outside! New York News Also, in case the embed doesn’t work, here is a link to the story posted on the FOX 5 New York website. Thanks to Alison Morris for a fun interview and great story and to Jose, my favorite producer, a gr…

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