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Mark Around the World Posts


Discovering Marigot, Saint Martin’s French Capital: Baguettes and Bay Breezes
Marigot, Saint Martin ✈ Marigot Bay on the French side of Saint Martin I woke up early in Sint Maarten , the Dutch side of the Caribbean...

Mark Vogel
May 24


Getting Around Sint Maarten and Saint Martin: Taxis, Buses, and the SXM Taxi App
Sint Maarten/Saint Martin ✈ Waiting for a bus in Sint Maarten I landed at the Dutch side of Sint Maarten at Princess Juliana...

Mark Vogel
May 21


Dutch Blonde Beach Bar: Craft Brews and Bay Views in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten ✈ Dutch Blonde Beach Bar at Great Bay Beach in Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten I arrived in Philipsburg, Sint...

Mark Vogel
May 15


Great Bay Beach and Boardwalk, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten: Sand, Shops, and Ships
Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten ✈ Great Bay Beach in Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten I reached the eastern end of Philipsburg, Sint Maarten just...

Mark Vogel
May 6


Chabad of S. Maarten: A Kosher Lifeline in the Caribbean
Kosher Food in Sint Maarten ✈ Chabad House of S. Maarten I walked the short stretch of Billy Folly Road from The Villas at Simpson Bay ...

Mark Vogel
May 1


Sunset Bar & Grill: Watching Jets Over Sint Maarten’s Maho Beach
Beach Bar at Maho Beach in Sint Maarten ✈ View from Sunset Bar & Grill at Maho Beach in Sint Maarten While visiting Maho Beach in Sint...

Mark Vogel
Apr 21


Plane Spotting on Sint Maarten’s Famous Maho Beach: From Surf to Sky
Maho Beach in Sint Maarten ✈ Maho Beach in Sint Maarten I touched down in Sint Maarten at Princess Juliana International Airport, the...

Mark Vogel
Apr 17


Sint Maarten Sunset Balcony: One-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite at The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort
4-Star Hotel in Sint Maarten ✈ The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort in Sint Maarten I recently stayed at The Villas at Simpson Bay...

Mark Vogel
Apr 9


Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK’s Terminal 4 in New York City: Access and Amenities
JFK Airport in New York City ✈ Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK’s Terminal 4 in New York City I reached John F. Kennedy International...

Mark Vogel
Apr 3


Andalucia Cocktail Bar: Kosher Cocktails and Tapas in Jerusalem’s Music Square
Kosher Meat Restaurant in Jerusalem, Israel ✈ Andalucia Cocktail Bar in Jerusalem, Israel I reserved an evening for dinner at Andalucia...

Mark Vogel
Mar 26


Aroma Espresso Bar on Emek Refa'im Street: A German Colony Favorite in Jerusalem, Israel
Kosher Café in Jerusalem, Israel ✈ Aroma Espresso Bar on Emek Refa'im Street in Jerusalem, Israel I woke up early on a mild mid-week...

Mark Vogel
Mar 18


Jerusalem’s Hebrew Music Museum: A Journey Through Jewish Instrument Traditions
Jerusalem, Israel ✈ Hebrew Music Museum in Jerusalem, Israel I recently visited the Hebrew Music Museum in Jerusalem, Israel . I entered...

Mark Vogel
Mar 12


Mamilla Rooftop Restaurant: Jerusalem’s Skyline Served Tableside
Kosher Meat Restaurant in Jerusalem, Israel ✈ Rooftop Restaurant at Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem, Israel On a recent trip to Jerusalem,...

Mark Vogel
Mar 11


Jerusalem’s Davidka Square: Legacy of a Makeshift Mortar from Israel’s War of Independence
Jerusalem, Israel ✈ Davidka Square in Jerusalem, Israel During a recent trip to Jerusalem, Israel , I made a point of visiting the...

Mark Vogel
Mar 10


Hamashbir on Jaffa Street: Jerusalem, Israel’s Retail Landmark Since 1947
Jerusalem, Israel ✈ Hamashbir Department Store in Jerusalem, Israel I recently visited Hamashbir Department Store in Jerusalem, Israel ...

Mark Vogel
Mar 9


Muffin Boutique in Jerusalem, Israel: A Sweet and Savory Kosher Café on Ben Yehuda Street
Kosher Café in Jerusalem, Israel ✈ Muffin Boutique Café in Jerusalem, Israel On a recent trip to Jerusalem, Israel , I had a chance to...

Mark Vogel
Mar 8


Luxury with Limitations: My Experience at The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge at JFK Terminal 4 in New York City
JFK Airport in New York City ✈ The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge at JFK Airport’s Terminal 4 During a recent visit to New York City's...

Mark Vogel
Mar 7


MGM Unveils New Vision for Empire City Casino in Yonkers: What’s Next for Empire City?
Yonkers, New York ✈ Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in Yonkers, New York Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is located at 810 Yonkers...

Mark Vogel
Mar 6


The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B: Curves, Comfort, and Convenience
LaGuardia Airport in New York City ✈ The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B I recently spent some time at the Chase...

Mark Vogel
Mar 5


Gazelle Valley: Nature in the Heart of Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem, Israel ✈ Gazelle Valley in Jerusalem, Israel I spent an afternoon at Gazelle Valley , a remarkable slice of nature tucked away...

Mark Vogel
Mar 4
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