Mark Around the World Posts

Kosher Food Truck at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York ✈ Everything Kosher Food Truck at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Woodbury Common Premium Outlets has long been part of my personal travel story. Growing up in the New York area, a trip to Woodbury was never just about shopping. It meant piling into the car and heading about an hour north of Manhattan to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York, nestled in the Hudson Valley. B

Kosher Pizza Store in West Hempstead, New York ✈ The Pizza Block Kosher Restaurant in West Hempstead, New York Walking into The Pizza Block  in West Hempstead, Long Island , feels immediately familiar if you’ve ever spent time at the original kosher location in the Riverdale section of the Bronx . That sense of continuity matters. The Riverdale shop, which first opened its doors a decade ago, built a loyal following by focusing on consistency, comfort, and food that people ac

3-Star Hotel in Yonkers, New York ✈ Hampton Inn & Suites in Yonkers, New York Staying just outside Manhattan does not have to feel like settling for less. My recent stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers showed why this Westchester County hotel works as a practical alternative to Manhattan properties, offering more space, easier logistics, and a calmer setting while still keeping New York City within reach. Located at 160 Executive Boulevard in Yonkers, this property balan

Kosher Meat Restaurant in Monsey, New York ✈ Ribeye steak at Fireside Kosher in Monsey, New York Dining at Fireside Kosher , located inside the Town Square Mall  at 59 Route 59 in Monsey, New York , goes far beyond just sitting down for a meal. It’s an experience that blends modern kosher cuisine, thoughtful design, and the story of a young chef whose journey has taken him from South America to national television and now to the heart of one of the most dynamic Jewish communi

New York City's Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park ✈ Central Park Reservoir in New York City Walking through Central Park  in New York City  on a sunny fall day has a way of resetting your sense of time, and my visit to the Central Park Reservoir  captured that feeling perfectly. The air was crisp without being cold, the sky was clear and intensely blue, and the sunlight reflected across the water in a way that felt calming rather than dramatic. Even though

Kosher Wholesale Supermarket in Monsey, New York ✈ Bingo Wholesale Kosher Supermarket in Monsey, New York Bingo Wholesale in Monsey, New York , technically located in Spring Valley, is one of those places that immediately signals you are about to shop differently than you would at a traditional neighborhood supermarket. The store is located at 44 Spring Valley Marketplace, just off Route 59, a busy commercial corridor that serves Rockland County’s Monsey and Spring Valley c

Kosher Meat Restaurant in Monsey, New York ✈ Kosher Castle in Monsey, New York Kosher Castle in Monsey, New York , occupies a familiar place in Rockland County’s dining landscape, particularly for anyone who has spent time along Route 59. The restaurant is located at 59 Route 59, inside the busy Town Square Mall, a commercial strip that serves as one of the main arteries of daily life in the area. Route 59 connects multiple neighborhoods and towns, and on any given day it ca

Yonkers, New York ✈ Lenoir Nature Preserve in Yonkers, New York A few minutes from downtown Yonkers, New York , Lenoir Nature Preserve  feels like a different world. Perched along North Broadway overlooking the Hudson River, this 40-acre park blends quiet trails, historic estates, and open meadowland into a relaxing retreat right in the heart of Westchester County. Location and Overview Lenoir Nature Preserve is located at 19 Dudley Street in Yonkers. It’s part of the Westche

Kosher Dairy Restaurant in Monsey, New York ✈ Primavera Café & Restaurant in Monsey, New York Primavera Café & Restaurant , located at 106 Route 59 in Monsey, New York , is a kosher dairy place that draws steady traffic from local residents and visitors passing through Rockland County. The restaurant sits in a small retail strip with easy parking directly outside, and the backlit sign above the entrance makes it easy to spot after dark. Inside, the dining room is modern and n

3-Star Hotel in Nanuet, New York ✈ Hampton Inn Nanuet Hotel in Rockland County, New York Located in the heart of Rockland County , the Hampton Inn Nanuet offers an affordable, reliable stay in New York ’s northern suburbs. It’s part of the Hilton portfolio, which means guests can expect consistency in service, amenities, and cleanliness — the qualities that make Hampton Inns a dependable option for both short and extended stays. During my visit, I stayed in a King Studio Sui

The former site of Eagle Day Camp in Nanuet, New York ✈ The former site of Eagle Day Camp in Nanuet, New York Standing in a Home Depot parking lot on Hutton Avenue in Nanuet, New York , it takes a minute to line up what you see now with what once stood here. The address today is 43 Hutton Avenue, just off Route 59 and a short drive from Exit 14 on the New York State Thruway. For decades in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, this land was Eagle Day Camp , also called Eagle Country Day C

Kosher & Vegan Restaurant in Harrison, New York ✈ Pureganic Kosher & Vegan Café in Harrison, New York Pureganic Café , located at 305 Halstead Avenue in Harrison, New York , is a kosher and vegan restaurant that offers plant-based meals, baked goods, smoothies, and prepared foods in a clean, organized setting. The café follows strict ingredient standards, with everything made without dairy, meat, gluten, or refined sugar. Its prepared-foods bar, bakery selections, and grab-a

Airport Lounge in Miami, Florida ✈ Admirals Club Lounge at Gate D30 in Miami International Airport During a short layover in Miami, Florida at Miami International Airport on my way from Bogotá to New York City, I stopped by the Admirals Club Lounge at Gate D30. As someone who has spent time in airport lounges around the world, I look at them not just for convenience, but also for how well they balance comfort, amenities, and atmosphere. This lounge turned out to be an exper

Airport Lounge in Bogotá, Colombia ✈ El Dorado Lounge in Bogotá, Colombia's El Dorado International Airport There are airport lounges that look like a gate waiting area with a few chairs behind glass walls. Then there are lounges that feel like lounges should feel: places you enter and drop into comfort, where time slows a little. The El Dorado Lounge at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia falls squarely into the latter category. It doesn’t simply mimic the

4-Star Hotel in Bogotá, Colombia ✈ Hilton Bogotá Hotel in Bogotá Colombia The Hilton Bogotá is located at Carrera 7 No. 72-41, right in the financial district of Bogotá, Colombia . The neighborhood is part of Chapinero, a central district that combines office towers, shopping centers, embassies, and residential streets. For both business and leisure travelers, this address offers a strategic base. Corporate visitors have immediate access to major companies and institutions,

Bogotá, Colombia ✈ Botero Museum in Bogotá Colombia The Botero Museum in Bogotá, Colombia is one of the most visited cultural sites in the capital. Located in the historic La Candelaria district, the museum occupies a restored colonial mansion at Calle 11 # 4-41. Its central location makes it easily accessible on foot for those exploring the surrounding area, which is also home to other important museums, libraries, and government buildings. Who Fernando Botero Was Fernando

Bogotá, Colombia ✈ Bogotá, Colombia The Jewish Community in Bogotá, Colombia When I recently visited Bogotá , I wanted to look beyond the usual landmarks and attractions to understand more about the Jewish community in the city. Colombia’s capital is home to the largest Jewish population in the country. While smaller than those of Argentina or Brazil, it is well organized, with synagogues, schools, institutions, and kosher restaurants. My visit gave me a deeper appreciation f

Bogotá, Colombia ✈ Café San Alberto Calle 81 in Bogotá, Colombia Bogotá, Colombia has no shortage of international coffee chains. You can find Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts in shopping centers and along busy avenues. Yet visiting Colombia without stepping into a Colombian coffee house would mean missing the opportunity to learn firsthand what makes Colombian coffee distinct. That was my motivation when I walked into Café San Alberto Calle 81 , located at Calle 81 # 9-33, one

Bogotá, Colombia ✈ Parque 93 in Bogotá, Colombia I arrived in Bogotá, Colombia with a plan to explore one of the city’s more relaxed but still energetic zones: Parque de la 93 , commonly called “Parque 93.” The name refers to its location on Calle 93 in the north part of the city, in the El Chicó sector of Chapinero. Walking into the park, I found a rectangular plaza of lawn, palm and ficus tree plantings, pathways, lighting posts, and open space where people sit, stroll, or

Bogotá, Colombia ✈ The Andino Mall in Bogotá, Colombia I recently spent some time exploring Centro Comercial Andino (often just Andino Mall) in Bogotá, Colombia . This is a high-end mall in one of the most upscale areas of the city, and walking through it and its surroundings left a strong impression of how shopping, food, and urban life intersect in this part of Bogotá. In this article I share what I saw, where I went, along with practical details such as kosher dining near