Gripster: 2011 Coney Island Mermaid Parade & Greek Mermaid Myths
I hit the beach for the first time this year for the 2011 Coney Island Mermaid Parade. I’ve been going for a few years now, so I was kind of surprised when friends asked me what it is. It’s pretty...
View ArticleSunset at Lagouvardos Beach
I took these photos on my last trip to Greece. They’re pictures of the sun setting over Lagouvardos Beach in the Peloponnesus. It’s rare that I catch the sunset in any meaningful way in the...
View ArticleIronic Beach Read
Remember when it snowed a lot this past winter? It’s been such a hot and humid summer that I almost forgot about how much snow was on the ground just a few short months ago. My dad grew up by the...
View ArticleRoad Trip: Pebble Beach Is Not a Beach
Part of my road trip down the California coast included a stop to Pebble Beach. As it turned out, Pebble Beach is not actually a beach. It’s a prestigious place to golf. I kept seeing everyone take...
View ArticleTHE Beach to Visit in 2014
Greece—specifically Arillas Beach in Corfu—is listed by Fodor’s as one of the 15 Best Beaches for 2014. …And so is the Jersey Shore, with a shout-out to Ocean Grove. It’s like they’re just listing the...
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