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If your city had a gender, what would it be?

I must be in a weird mood. But walking around London today I couldn’t help but muse about how interesting this city is with it’s mix of bustling city life, historic and modern architecture, fashionable denizens, and animated foodie scenes. And all that contrasts the tranquil parks and calming canals. I sighed to myself, “London, I do love her.” But then I wondered, “wait, how did I come to the conclusion that London was a female?” Then that got me thinking, do cities have genders? I know…. Weird question. Certain cities have distinct genders to me. New York is undoubtedly male. Somehow it seems to have a permanent five-o’clock shadow. The subways and streets are dirty. Living there is no…

Speaking at the Women’s Travel Festival!

Last Saturday, on International Women’s Day, I took part in a wonderful event empowering women to travel. It was the first annual, Women’s Travel Festival held in New York City. And it was clear that from the seasoned, career-travelers on stage to the festival attendees – the room was full of friends. Wait. Not just friends, but sisters. A love for travel, solo or otherwise, means you embrace new friendships and new adventures. And the festival was packed with open-hearted and brave women coming together over their common passions. For that and many other reasons, I was so honored to be one of the speakers.…

Pier 84 in NYC (VIDEO)

The Hudson River Park spans along the western waterfront of New York City. There are many attractions in the park and a lot of great places to watch a beautiful sunset. This weekend I headed over to Pier 84, at 44th St and 12th Ave to show you a little bit about what this pier has to offer. P.D. O™Hurley™s is open 7 days a week, so you could go any day to watch the sunset and have a drink or a bite to eat. It seems like a great after-work spot to chill out and maybe even take a date.…

Playing Holi (VIDEO)

That’s what people from India call it when they celebrate by attacking each other with vibrantly colored powder. Last weekend, I participated in the Hindu tradition with some friends in New York City. Here’s are highlights… Let me give you a little bigger picture of Holi. Holi is a festival to welcome the Spring. It is celebrated widely in Western and Northern India over two days with bonfires, parties, live music, dance and food – and of course colored powder. It is said to be a time when social structures that restrict people from interacting freely based on age, sex or caste are pushed aside. And everybody let’s loose. Over the weekend, everyone seemed in excellent spirits and ready for…

The New York Times Travel Show 2012 (VIDEO)

Over the weekend before last, I attended the New York Times Travel Show. I’d describe it as speed dating for lovers of travel. And for a travel addict like myself, it was exhilarating and exhausting all at once. Here’s a taste of the experience… By no means was that a comprehensive report of the event. Here is a little more about it… On the expo floor, you could also try the local cuisine from various destinations, play with exotic animals, go scuba diving in a portable pool, actually book travel, and enter to win vacations and other prizes. There were also all-day seminars where travel industry professionals spoke about travel-related topics. From Travel Channel hosts like Samantha Brown and Adam…