Galapagos

When you’re in the mood to get out of the city, what’s the first place you think of? Woodstock? Catskills? Long Island? Sure, those are okay destinations. Kind of predictable, though. That’s why we decided to shake things up by visiting the Galapagos Islands—and we fell in love. With the nature. With the stunning landscapes and the perfect weather. With…

As our panga (dingy) sped out into the open waters of the Pacific Ocean, I scanned the horizon just in time to catch a giant manta ray propel itself out of the water and flip twice before it disappeared back under the waves. Salt water sprayed my face, and I couldn’t help but smile; it was only the first morning…