Snow Birds
To millions of people, when they hear the term “snow bird,” it conjures up images of Disney World, the beaches, an escape from the [...]
Articles by Gary J. Kohn
The Death of the Dead Sea
Many of you have been there as part of your tours of Israel, or perhaps Jordan. You may have taken a hike in the oasis of Ein Gedi, or made [...]
Ellis Island – The Promise and the Hope
Was it a dream or a nightmare? Or a promise? For hundreds of thousands of prospective immigrants, the sight of the Statue of Liberty was [...]
Beauty, Ancient Traditions and Snow Monkeys in Japan
Text and Photos by Gary J. Kohn When you think about summer, you usually associate it with the beach, vacations, and barbecues, among other [...]
Less is Truly More in Mongolia
Text and photos by Gary J. Kohn Our most recent trip took us to Mongolia. We went there as part of a small group of eight photographers. [...]
Death Valley: How Low Can You Go?
This winter I have been fortunate to be able to travel away from home. My first trip, which I reported on recently, was to Iceland. [...]
Iceland: A Land for All Seasons
Mention that you are going to Iceland for a vacation and you get quizzical looks or bombarded with questions of why there, of all places. [...]
Because That’s Where the Money Is
Just over two hours from the Washington, DC area, in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, are the decaying remains of the Eastern [...]
© 2017 Woman Around Town. All Rights Reserved.