July, a Celebration of the Great Outdoors

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May 24, 2015

A Caribbean Celebration and the Ruins of Chichen Itza, Mexico

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column][text_output][dropcap]I[/dropcap]t wasn’t as bad as expected. Only 35 minutes by ferry to make it to the shores of Playa del Carmen from Cozumel. From there, it would take another 2 hours by bus to get to the ruins. I had been using my seasick patches all week long but had been...

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April 30, 2015

When London Calls: Celebrating Spontaneity – Part II

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column][text_output][line] The Story: I suddenly found myself with an amazing opportunity to head across the pond and spend five glorious days in London, England. With only a one-week notice, there wasn’t much time to plan for anything, but when London calls… The Inspiration: Ahhhh London, it’s one of the most...

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April 11, 2015

When London Calls: Celebrating Spontaneity – Part I

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”20px” padding_bottom=”30px” border=”all”][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output]The Story: With about one-week’s notice, there wasn’t much time to plan. But when an the opportunity arose to head across the pond and visit London, England, I quickly made the most out of it. The Inspiration: Ahhhh London, it’s one of the most cosmopolitan cities I’ve ever had the pleasure...

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March 22, 2015

Beach at Tulum Ruins, Cozumel, Mexico -- VRAI Magazine

Postcards from the Caribbean

[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none” inner_container=”true”][vc_column width=”1/1″][image type=”none” float=”left” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” src=”14120″][gap size=”2.313em”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”all” no_margin=”true”][vc_column width=”1/1″][columnize][custom_headline type=”center” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]The Story[/custom_headline] [dropcap]I[/dropcap] am sure by now, we’re all ready for winter to end, But you just never know what Mother Nature is going to throw at us. Will she lull us into...

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February 26, 2015

Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain -- VRAI Magazine

Beauty Abounds in Barcelona

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January 27, 2015

Floating Village of Vietnam - VRAI Magazine

Cruising the Mekong Delta – The Antithesis of a Groundhog Day Vacation

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output]The Story: “So where are you going for your vacation?” I asked Ellie. She quickly responded, “Back to the resort in Mexico, you know, the same place I’ve been going to for the last few years.” “Why do you go to the same place year after year?” I knew the...

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November 20, 2014

Family, Holidays and Reunions in Manila, Philippines

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October 2, 2014

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Tunneling Through History in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column][vc_column_text]We pulled up to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport just north of Ho Chi Minh City around 7 pm and found a long line extending from the entrance. We unloaded our bags and said our goodbyes to Dandee, our tour guide, and then we patiently followed the line into...

October 2014 Vietnam

September 10, 2014

Street Markets of Vietnam - VRAI Magazine

Vietnam Discoveries – by Rickshaw and on Foot

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August 29, 2014

VRAI Magazine “Pet & Editor” Match Game

[vc_row][vc_column][text_output][dropcap] W [/dropcap]ith the month of August often referred to as the “Dog-Days of Summer” and as we fast approach the unofficial end with Labor Day just a few days away, we here at VRAI Magazine wanted to give some love to our 4-legged family members – both dogs and cats. Amidst the chaos of...

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August 8, 2014

As I Stood Under a Weeping Sky: The Killing Fields of Cambodia

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