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Mark Around the World Posts


Casco Viejo: Exploring Panama City's Historic District
Panama City, Panama ✈ Casco Viejo in Panama City, Panama When people think of Panama City, Panama , their minds often jump straight to...

Mark Vogel
Jul 29, 2023


Towering Over Puerto Rico's Tropical Paradise, El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico ✈ I was fortunate enough to immerse myself in one of Puerto Rico's most loved treasures - the El...

Mark Vogel
Jul 21, 2023


Walking the Blue Cobblestone Streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico ✈ As a seasoned traveler, I've been lucky enough to have the sun-kissed sands of Puerto Rico beneath my feet...

Mark Vogel
Jul 20, 2023


The Panama Canal: Navigating an Engineering Marvel
The Miraflores Locks in Panama City, Panama ✈ The Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal On a recent trip to Panama City, Panama , I had a...

Mark Vogel
Jun 24, 2023


A Day with Batman: São Paulo, Brazil's Beco do Batman
Batman Alley in São Paulo, Brazil ✈ Beco do Batman (Batman's Alley) in São Paulo, Brazil Art has the power to transform and inspire, and...

Mark Vogel
Jun 18, 2023


Springtime Awakening: Rediscovering Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut ✈ Having experienced Mystic Seaport during the winter, when the cold weather dampened my outdoor...

Mark Vogel
May 28, 2023


A Day Above São Paulo, Brazil: The Italian Building Observation Deck
The EdifÃcio Itália in São Paulo, Brazil ✈ The Italian Building Observation Deck in São Paulo, Brazil I've always been enamored with city...

Mark Vogel
Apr 16, 2023


Smokedeli Kosher, São Paulo, Brazil: A Tale of Two Delis
Smokedeli Kosher Delicatessens, São Paulo, Brazil ✈ Smokedeli kosher restaurant at the Hebraica Jewish Club in São Paulo, Brazil While...

Mark Vogel
Mar 19, 2023


A Beach Trifecta: Walking Rio de Janeiro's Iconic Shores
Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon Beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ✈ Walking the famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil During my stay...

Mark Vogel
Feb 24, 2023


A Tram Ride to the Sky: Ascending Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Christ the Redeemer Statue at Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ✈ Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil While staying at...

Mark Vogel
Feb 22, 2023


Sugarloaf Mountain: Sights, Sounds, and Sips from Rio's Majestic Peak
Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ✈ Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil While staying at the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel...

Mark Vogel
Feb 20, 2023


Jungle in the City: Rio de Janeiro's Botanical Garden
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ✈ Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil When I arrived at the gates of Rio's Botanical...

Mark Vogel
Feb 19, 2023


Stepping into Art at Escadaria Selarón: A Staircase Like No Other in Rio de Janeiro
The Selarón Steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ✈ Escadaria Selarón in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The mere mention of Rio de Janeiro evokes...

Mark Vogel
Feb 17, 2023


Museum of Tomorrow: Rio de Janeiro’s Extraordinary Museu do Amanhã
Musuem of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ✈ Museu do Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Having visited countless museums worldwide, I...

Mark Vogel
Feb 15, 2023


Steps Through Time: A Day Trip to Teotihuacán's Ancient Pyramids
Teotihuacán, Mexico ✈ There are certain experiences in life that have the power to make time seem insignificant. One such day unfolded...

Mark Vogel
Jan 23, 2023


Mexico City: A Marvelous Blend of Modernity and Tradition
Mexico City, Mexico ✈ View of the Palacio de Bellas Artes from the cafe at Sears in Mexico City, Mexico The moment I landed in Mexico...

Mark Vogel
Jan 12, 2023


The Sights and Sounds of Istanbul: My Immersive Adventure in Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey ✈ Istanbul, Turkey As the city straddling two continents, Istanbul enchants with its fusion of ancient splendor, a...

Mark Vogel
Jan 8, 2023


My Day Trip to Playa Del Carmen: Exploring Quinta Avenida and Beyond
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico ✈ As I embarked on a day visit to Playa Del Carmen , Mexico from my cozy hotel, the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral...

Mark Vogel
Jan 4, 2023


The Mysteries of Chichen Itza: Discovering the Mayan Civilization
Chichen Itza, Mexico ✈ As I stepped foot onto the sun-drenched land of Cancun, Mexico , I couldn't contain my excitement for the...

Mark Vogel
Jan 2, 2023


São Paulo Museum of Art and Paulista Avenue: From Canvas to Concrete in Brazil
Paulista Avenue, São Paulo, Brazil ✈ São Paulo Museum of Art on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo, Brazil Waking up in my room at the Hilton...

Mark Vogel
Dec 4, 2022
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