Travel

Ralph Trionfo | Napa CA
Napa Wine Tour

Winery tour in Napa, California. Hosted by the wonderful team at E & J Gallo. We enjoyed private tasting at William Hill, MacMurray Ranch, Luis Martini and Frei Brothers.

The Boricua debate on boosting the economy in Puerto Rico

TIME magazine breaks down the tax incentives and the local pushback. LINK ? to article FORBES dives in the economy in eye-popping detail. LINK ? to article What will improve life for those die-hard patriotic Puertorriqueños that didn’t leave the island during tough times? Those…

food guys
Travel Channel finds Argentina in Queens NYC

It was a pleasure to support the father and son team of Mario and Marcello Civelli recently at El Gauchito the well-known Argentinian butcher shop and restaurant in Queens, NY.  Locals have known, that if you want authentic for from Argentina in NYC, this has…

food market
TimeOut Market – Lisbon Portugal

The Hungry Traveler Before our trip to explore Lisbon, Portugal for 3 nights in April, I did what I usually do; I asked everyone from there or that have been there that I know for tips and recommendations to get the most out of a…

Las Penas
Six days in Ecuador – all this happened

Road tripping Three days in the city of Guayaquil then off to the coastal towns of Salinas | Montanita | Olon | Los Frailes This past winter as I was prepared to go to Barbados again for a brief escape from the cold in New…

Art Miami
Art Basel Miami: Where Creativity Takes Center Stage

December has become an exceptionally thrilling month for me, and the pinnacle of the excitement is Art Basel Miami – the intersection where art and music collide in a vibrant celebration of creativity. Escaping the winter chill of New York City, I find solace and…

Old San Juan Puerto Rico
Stepping-up for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

FLASH COLLECTION FOR PR Many of you know that I have deep roots in the Caribbean with many friends and family dealing with extreme challenges in Puerto Rico right now. The relief is coming but who knows how long it will take, some people have…