Big & Burli-ngton!
After a day and a half in Acadia that included a hike at Jordan Pool Pond this morning, we then departed to grab a quick cheesecake at Momo's Cheesecake in the town of Ellsworth. The remarkable thing is not only that this amazing piece of work is...
“A-cad-ia” Not, It’s Worth The Trip!
After 2 days in Portland and beginning at noon we drove up the 3 hours towards Acadia National Park, a 47,000-acre situated primarily on Maine's Mount Desert Island. About a 20 minutes' drive north of Portland, we stopped for a quick lunch at the "Famous L.L....
From Wall Street To Maine Street
After nearly 3 days in Rhode Island, we head onwards to my first time ever setting foot in Maine.While the COVID rates here have remained low like the rest of the Northeast, they're not quite containing it as well as NYC, CT or Rhode...
Let’s Hit The “Rhode” Island
I’ve been posting regularly for weeks about what’s going on in and outside of NYC regarding COVID-related ups and downs, but after 3 months sheltering in place I feel it’s time for me peek above these fences and see for myself.My dreams (already crazy...
Love In The Time Of Corona/COVID-19 — Lockdowns & Phase Two
Phase 2 of our reopening has begun, and with our infection rates continuing to decline here in NYC, the irony is not lost on me that profound changes happened to us even when we were trapped in stasis. During the past 3 months since March 20th — the country’s...
Love In The Time Of Corona/COVID-19 — Phase One
“Ships are safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.”After 78 days of a lockdown and 100 days since our first confirmed case of COVID-19, NYC begins Phase 1 of reopening today. What felt like a COVID tornado outside our harbor in April has...
Love In the Time of Corona/COVID-19 – The Step Outside
As we mourn those that we've lost, so must we make efforts looking forward without dishonoring the sacrifices made. The world does not wait. It’s been nearly 2 weeks since I wrote about deciding when it would be prudent to begin heading outside more...
Announcing the World Premiere of our Short Film on Egypt 2019!
TLDR: The Monsoon Diaries has always been at the intersection of ethical healthcare + travel for a global community. As we continue to provide updates on the ground for COVID-19, we also must take steps to rebuilding a future and life of responsible and affordable...
Where Are We Now?
Where Are We Next?
