Mark Vogel
An Evening at Coco Bongo, Punta Cana: A Theatrical Paradise in the Caribbean
Coco Bongo in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic ✈ Dazzling lights, electric rhythms, and a whirlwind of spectacular performances – this...
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Mark Around the World Posts
Mark Vogel
Oct 15, 2023
Swimming with Dolphins in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Dolphin Explorer in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic ✈ While visiting Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, my girlfriend and I had a...
Mark Vogel
Oct 8, 2023
Riding the Wild Side of Punta Cana: ATV and Dune Buggy Adventure
Macao Cave and Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic ✈ My girlfriend and I set out on an adventure that promised a whirlwind tour of...
Mark Vogel
Sep 26, 2023
PikurruchA's Café: A Pastel Pink Paradise in São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil ✈ My girlfriend and I discovered a delightful café in São Paulo, Brazil. We had heard of PikurruchA's Café's charm, a...
Mark Vogel
Sep 19, 2023
Brazil’s Garden of Light: São Paulo’s Historic Jardim da Luz
São Paulo, Brazil ✈ In the heart of São Paulo’s metropolis, where Brazilian culture beautifully collides with history, I found solace and...
Mark Vogel
Sep 12, 2023
Brushstrokes of Brazil: São Paulo's Iconic Pinacoteca Museum
São Paulo, Brazil ✈ São Paulo is a bustling metropolis infused with culture, remarkable skyscrapers, and of course, robust artistic...
Mark Vogel
Sep 3, 2023
Panama Viejo: Pirates, Crypto Jews, and the Ruins of Panama’s Original City
Panama City, Panama ✈ On a recent visit to Panama City, Panama, my girlfriend and I were transported back in time as we wandered through...
Mark Vogel
Aug 20, 2023
Monkeying Around in Magical Panama: A Private Tour of Monkey Island and Gatun Lake
Panama City, Panama ✈ On a recent trip to Panama City, Panama, my girlfriend and I planned an excursion - a private tour to Monkey Island...
Mark Vogel
Aug 13, 2023
Rainbow Roofs and Coastal Charms: The Biomuseo and Amador Causeway in Panama City
Panama City, Panama ✈ The wind carried whispers of Panama’s lush biodiversity as I headed along the Amador Causeway, heading towards a...
Mark Vogel
Jul 29, 2023
Casco Viejo: Exploring Panama City's Historic District
Panama City, Panama ✈ When people think of Panama City, Panama, their minds often jump straight to the famous Panama Canal. But during my...
Mark Vogel
Jul 21, 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 20, 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
Jun 24, 2023
The Panama Canal: Navigating an Engineering Marvel
The Miraflores Locks in Panama City, Panama ✈ On a recent trip to Panama City, Panama, I had a chance to visit one of the most iconic...
Mark Vogel
Jun 18, 2023
A Day with Batman: São Paulo, Brazil's Beco do Batman
Batman Alley in São Paulo, Brazil ✈ Art has the power to transform and inspire, and during my first trip to São Paulo, Brazil, with my...
Mark Vogel
May 28, 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
Apr 16, 2023
A Day Above São Paulo, Brazil: The Italian Building Observation Deck
The Edifício Itália in São Paulo, Brazil ✈ I've always been enamored with city skylines. Whenever I travel to a new city, I try to visit...
Mark Vogel
Mar 19, 2023
Smokedeli Kosher, São Paulo, Brazil: A Tale of Two Delis
Smokedeli Kosher Delicatessens, São Paulo, Brazil ✈ While travelling in São Paulo, Brazil, I thought I would miss my New York Kosher Deli...
Mark Vogel
Feb 24, 2023
A Beach Trifecta: Walking Rio de Janeiro's Iconic Shores
Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon Beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ✈ During my stay at the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel in Rio De Janeiro,...
Mark Vogel
Feb 22, 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 ✈ While staying at the Sheraton Grand Rio hotel, I took some time to...
Mark Vogel
Feb 20, 2023
Sugarloaf Mountain: Sights, Sounds, and Sips from Rio's Majestic Peak
Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ✈ While staying at the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel, I decided to visit Sugarloaf Mountain. I...
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