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Greece

Posted on February 4, 2012 by vinnie costa

“What’s your dream vacation, if money’s no object?” “I’d sail the Greek Islands…on a private yacht, staffed with twenty hot and sweaty sailors. Did I mention they’re naked, or was that implied?”   While The Boat is not a yacht … Continue reading →

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Photo Album Phriday – Pigeons Around The World…

Posted on February 3, 2012 by vinnie costa

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The Nasca Lines

Posted on February 1, 2012 by vinnie costa

It’s a hazy, predawn morning in Lima, Peru, when it hits me, “I’m about to see the Nasca Lines with my own eyes.” I’ve been fascinated with the Nasca Lines since they were featured in an episode of In Search … Continue reading →

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Travel Quote Tuesdays

Posted on January 31, 2012 by vinnie costa

“When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.” – Clifton Fadiman Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare via MySpaceShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe … Continue reading →

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You Asked It: “Sea days…”

Posted on January 28, 2012 by vinnie costa

“What do you do on all those sea Days?” A friend asked. “It must get so very boring, especially on those long voyages.”   I do lots. But mostly, I watch TV. Now, Jew and Gentile Readers, not the TV … Continue reading →

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Photo Album Phriday – Russia

Posted on January 27, 2012 by vinnie costa

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An Open Letter to the Bottlers of Diseño Malbec

Posted on January 26, 2012 by vinnie costa

Dear Diseño, I just want to drop a quick note of thanks and praise. I’ve been traveling, sampling the wines of the world; well, I’ve been working on a cruise ship, singing and dancing, which happened to take me ‘round … Continue reading →

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The End Is Neigh…

Posted on January 25, 2012 by vinnie costa

Who knew that when I auditioned for a job, I was sure I wasn’t going to get, in May 2010, that I’d visit 25% of world doing that job for almost two years? I surely didn’t. I didn’t know that … Continue reading →

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Travel Quote Tuesdays

Posted on January 24, 2012 by vinnie costa

“A wise traveler never despises his own country.” – Carlo Goldoni Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare via MySpaceShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post

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The Baltic Adventure: Week Seven, Stockholm, Sweden

Posted on January 22, 2012 by vinnie costa

Stockholm: Suckholm is more like it. Our pier berth was a thirty minute walk from towns – both Old and New – and finding WiFi was difficult to say the least. There was no shuttle bus into town and a … Continue reading →

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Packing it all up…

Posted on January 21, 2012 by vinnie costa

I feel as if I’m moving out of an apartment; an apartment I’ve been living in for a year and a half; oh, wait a second, I am moving out of an apartment I’ve been living in for a year … Continue reading →

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Photo Album Phriday – Israel

Posted on January 20, 2012 by vinnie costa

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I smell…

Posted on January 19, 2012 by vinnie costa

For the longest time, I didn’t enjoy the smell of a man wearing cologne, wait, scratch that, what I mean to say is, I never liked the way I smelled wearing cologne. This coming from a man who’s last regular … Continue reading →

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Travel Quote Tuesdays

Posted on January 17, 2012 by vinnie costa

“Adventure is a path. Real adventure – self-determined, self-motivated, often risky – forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world. The world the way it is, not the way you imagine it. Your body will collide with the earth … Continue reading →

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The Baltic Adventure: Week Six, Helsinki, Finland

Posted on January 15, 2012 by vinnie costa

Helsinki: After taking the “Helsinki Highlights” shore excursion, I found Finland city didn’t have very many.  I’m exaggerating of course, but, I really have no want, need or desire to return. I called it “HelSTINKY.” Next Week: Stockholm, Sweden Bookmark … Continue reading →

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