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Sun, Sand and Sarasota, FL

Sun, Sand and Sarasota, FL

When you arrive at the tiny airport in Sarasota, you will find two things: a large tank full of tropical fish, it’s an advertisement for the Mote Aquarium and a good distraction for all the kids waiting for their flight and a Dewar’s bar, a good distraction for all the…

Local Genie –  Houston, Texas

Local Genie – Houston, Texas

I am a native Houstonian and absolutely adore living in one of the most diverse and colorful cities in America. There are so many things to do, eat and see that one trip may not be enough. There are numerous activities for couples, families and singles all year around. However, a trip…

A Little Romance?

A Little Romance?

Yesterday my scrabble app told me the word of the day was amour, which it turns out is defined as a love affair and not just another word for love.    Being just a few days away from Valentine’s Day, I’ve rounded up some ideas for a last minute surprise getaway…

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Happy Australia Day (1/25/15) to one and all!  Thinking of heading down under?  Sydney is a great location to combine an urban experience full of happening hot spots and culture with ocean adventures or just laying on the sun-glazed beaches for some downtime.  No matter what you decide to do,…

The International Year of Light

The International Year of Light

On January 19th, the United Nations (UN) kicked off The International Year of Light & Light Based Technologies (IYL) with a grand opening ceremony in Paris.  The International Year of Light is a “global initiative which will highlight to the citizens of the world the importance of light and optical…

Local Genie – Chiang Mai, Thailand

Local Genie – Chiang Mai, Thailand

I’ve been hearing a lot about Chiang Mai in the press recently, as it has been towards the top of many a top ten, twenty or fifty list of travel destinations. As a long term resident of Chiang Mai this has meant I have been busy entertaining friends who, upon…

Paris, France

Paris, France

A dream trip, a bucket list item..where ever that may be, spend some time in the clouds imagining what it would be like to be there.  For me and my childhood best friend, Bibi, it was Paris, City of Lights.   My fascination with the city started with the old…

I Have Left My Heart in So Many Places…

I Have Left My Heart in So Many Places…

…but not so well as the piece I left in San Francisco.  You know the song, I Left My Heart in San Francisco…a cheesy song we’ve heard a thousand times…but chances are, if you’ve spent some time in the San Francisco Bay Area, you want to go back again. This…

The Genie in the Bottle

The Genie in the Bottle

The inspiration for innovation can come from anywhere.  A majority of successful ideas are ones that solve a problem.  That’s what TravelGenie Registry does.  It solves the “how” of getting you to a destination by providing registry, crowdfund and concierge services.  But how did it come about?   Where did the…