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Mark Around the World Posts
Mark Vogel
Oct 22, 2023
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...
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 ✈ Panama Viejo in Panama City, Panama On a recent visit to Panama City, Panama , my girlfriend and I were transported...
Mark Vogel
Aug 20, 2023
Monkeying Around in Magical Panama: A Private Tour of Monkey Island and Gatun Lake
Panama City, Panama ✈ Monkey Island Tour in Panama City, Panama On a recent trip to Panama City, Panama , my girlfriend and I planned an...
Mark Vogel
Aug 13, 2023
Rainbow Roofs and Coastal Charms: The Biomuseo and Amador Causeway in Panama City
Panama City, Panama ✈ The Biomuseo in Panama City, Panama The wind carried whispers of Panama ’s lush biodiversity as I headed along the...
Mark Vogel
Jul 29, 2023
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 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”...
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,...
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...
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
Jun 4, 2023
Tesla Road Trip to MGM Tower: Charging Towards Luxury in Atlantic City
4-Star hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey ✈ MGM Tower Outdoor Pool in Atlantic City, New Jersey While I’ve been to Atlantic City before,...
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
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...
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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