Mark Around the World Posts

The Kosher Traveler: A Personal Perspective on Food, Faith, and Tradition

Mark Vogel

Jul 25, 2023

The Kosher Traveler: A Personal Perspective on Food, Faith, and Tradition

What it means to “keep kosher” and how to be resourceful while traveling ✈ As a person of the Jewish faith, “keeping kosher” or “kashrut”...

The Lifesaving Power of Medical IDs: Your Best Travel Companion

Mark Vogel

Jul 23, 2023

The Lifesaving Power of Medical IDs: Your Best Travel Companion

A medical ID is a practical and potentially lifesaving tool ✈ When it comes to travel, we often think of the essentials: passport,...

The Panama Canal: Navigating an Engineering Marvel

Mark Vogel

Jun 24, 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...

A Day with Batman: São Paulo, Brazil's Beco do Batman

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...

Tesla Road Trip to MGM Tower: Charging Towards Luxury in Atlantic City

Mark Vogel

Jun 4, 2023

Tesla Road Trip to MGM Tower: Charging Towards Luxury in Atlantic City

4-Star hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey ✈ While I’ve been to Atlantic City before, I had not had a chance to stay at the MGM Tower at...

Springtime Awakening: Rediscovering Mystic Seaport

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...

Blame Kiki Kosher Italian Restaurant in Panama City: Pasta, Party, and Panache

Mark Vogel

May 14, 2023

Blame Kiki Kosher Italian Restaurant in Panama City: Pasta, Party, and Panache

Kosher dairy restaurant in Panama City, Panama ✈ Blame Kiki Kosher Italian Restaurant in Panama City, Panama Don’t Blame Me, Blame Kiki...

A Beach Trifecta: Walking Rio de Janeiro's Iconic Shores

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,...

A Tram Ride to the Sky: Ascending Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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...

Sugarloaf Mountain: Sights, Sounds, and Sips from Rio's Majestic Peak

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...

Jungle in the City: Rio de Janeiro's Botanical Garden

Mark Vogel

Feb 19, 2023

Jungle in the City: Rio de Janeiro's Botanical Garden

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

Stepping into Art at Escadaria Selarón: A Staircase Like No Other in Rio de Janeiro

Mark Vogel

Feb 17, 2023

Stepping into Art at Escadaria Selarón: A Staircase Like No Other in Rio de Janeiro

The Selarón Steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ✈ The mere mention of Rio de Janeiro evokes images of sweeping beaches, animated festivals,...

Museum of Tomorrow: Rio de Janeiro’s Extraordinary Museu do Amanhã

Mark Vogel

Feb 15, 2023

Museum of Tomorrow: Rio de Janeiro’s Extraordinary Museu do Amanhã

Musuem of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ✈ Having visited countless museums worldwide, I thought I had seen it all. But my recent...

Storm King Art Center: A Surreal Sculpture Sanctuary

Mark Vogel

Nov 7, 2022

Storm King Art Center: A Surreal Sculpture Sanctuary

Outdoor Museum in New Windsor, New York ✈ As a city-dweller, there's a certain allure in swapping the towering skyscrapers of New York...

Ibirapuera Park: São Paulo, Brazil’s Lush Urban Retreat

Mark Vogel

Jun 26, 2022

Ibirapuera Park: São Paulo, Brazil’s Lush Urban Retreat

Large Park in São Paulo, Brazil ✈ In the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, a sprawling metropolis boasting over 12 million people, one can...

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center: A Short but Comfortable Stay

Mark Vogel

Jun 5, 2022

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center: A Short but Comfortable Stay

3-star hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ✈ After a business meeting in a Pennsylvania suburb, I decided to stay overnight in...

My Trip to Santo Domingo: History, Nature, and More

Mark Vogel

Feb 16, 2022

My Trip to Santo Domingo: History, Nature, and More

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic ✈ As I stepped out of the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino, I was ready to embark on an...