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Reading Between the Lines/Leyendo Entre Lineas

Posted on March 5, 2009 by julie

Text: Francisco Collazo Washington, D.C. & New York photos: Francisco Collazo Havana Photos: Brayan Collazo [vease abajo para la version en espanol] * There are certain political events that continue to preoccupy me, though I don’t really know why. The letter sent to US Senator Daschle with Anthrax. The Oliver North scandal and the Nicaraguan … Continue reading »

Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Barack Obama, changes in Cuba, CIA, Cuba, dismissed, Fidel Castro, government, Havana, La Habana, ministers, Raul Castro, United States, US | Leave a comment

What Aruba’s Doing Right

Posted on March 5, 2009 by julie

Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo …and what other PR firms and tourism boards should learn from them. I don’t have an MBA and I’ve never studied public relations or marketing formally, but I spend a good bit of time talking with tourism boards and the PR firms that work with them. Through these conversations, I’ve learned … Continue reading »

Categories: Julie's Writing, Travel & Travel Tips, Uncategorized | Tags: Aruba, Caribbean, effective ad campaigns, island, New York, New York City, NYC, PR firms, Public relations, tourism, tourism boards, travel, vacation | 7 Comments

Havana in Transition/La Habana en Transicion

Posted on February 28, 2009 by julie

Text: Martin Pei de la Paz Photos: Brayan Collazo English version; vease abajo para la version en espanol ** Hurry, Havana is changing! Two things come to mind for most people when they hear the word “Cuba”: old cars and the famous “camellos” (camel buses), the cargo trucks converted into public transportation. But the end … Continue reading »

Categories: Cuba, Guest Posts, Uncategorized | Tags: articulated buses, bus, Capitolio, changes in Cuba, Cuba, Cuban capital, Cuban capitol, guagua, Havana, La Habana, particular, politics, rutero, taxi, transportation, transporte | Leave a comment

New York Times Travel Show

Posted on February 9, 2009 by julie

Text & Photos: Francisco Collazo This year, as in past years, New York City’s Jacob Javits Convention Center hosted The New York Times Travel Show from February 6-8. A diverse number of travel agencies, services, and tourism boards from around the world participate in this event, offering lectures, dance presentations, music, and other entertainment, all … Continue reading »

Categories: Francisco's Photos, Francisco's Writing, Uncategorized | Tags: countries, Jacob Javits Center, Javits Center, New York, New York City, New York Times, New York Times Travel Show, NY Times, NYC, NYTTS, tourism, tourism boards, tourists, travel, travel exhibition, travel exposition, Travel Show, travel trade fair, travelers, viajeros | 1 Comment

Gung Hay Fat Choy! (or Happy Chinese New Year!)

Posted on February 4, 2009 by julie

Text & Photos: Francisco Collazo December 31 is not the end of the year for many countries. For example, for the Yoruba of Nigeria, the end of the year falls on June 2; for Ethiopians, it’s August 28 (during a leap year) or August 29 (during a regular year). Similarly, some other countries structure their … Continue reading »

Categories: Francisco's Photos, Francisco's Writing, Uncategorized | Tags: ano del toro, ano nuevo, Barrio Chino, calendario chino, Canal Street, China, Chinatown, Chinese, Chinese dragons, Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year photos, Chinese Zodiac, Chinos, desfile, festivales, fiestas, fin de ano, Flushing, Gung hay fat choy, Main Street, Mott Street, New York, New York City, NYC, parade, party, toro, Year of the Ox, zodiaco chino | 4 Comments