What’s it like being a travel writer?
In a new series on Matador Network’s blog, The Travelers Notebook, we take a look at the lives of travel writers. In this first video, travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock tells viewers a bit about his life and career: Want to learn the craft of travel writing? Sign up for Matador’s new Travel Writing School and get the skills you need.

Museum of Chinese in America: Video

Museum of Chinese in America Opens/Se Inaugura El Museo de los Chinos en America
Museums of New York City, part 1 of a 2 part series Text & Photos: Francisco Collazo Translation: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** “The objective of building a city is to have a multiplicity of options.” -Jane Jacobs- September 22 was a special day for the residents of New York City; the new Museum of Chinese in America, or MOCA, was inaugurated. This impressive building is itself a work of contemporary art, designed by the famous architect and artist, Maya Lin. Located in the heart of Chinatown, the museum will soon become a

Mexican Americans Celebrate Independence Day in New York City
Text, Photos, & Video: Francisco Collazo Translation: Julie Schwietert Collazo [vease abajo para la version en espanol] ** I saw them crossing the river with my own eyes. No one stopped them. In fact, they crossed two rivers en masse: the Hudson and the East Rivers. They came from everywhere– the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and even New Jersey– to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day in New York. Some were wearing traditional clothing and hats; others carried flags or red, white, and green striped ribbons, the colors of

Push: As I Remember It/Push: Como La Recuerdo
Text & Photos: Francisco Collazo Translation: Julie Schwietert Collazo [vease abajo para la version en espanol] ** It was several years ago when I came across an interview with Sapphire, the author of the novel, Push, in A&U Magazine. It was an interview that touched me deeply for the thoughtfulness and candor with which the author spoke. At that time, I hadn’t read Push. I’m not even sure how I came across this magazine, but after reading the interview, I decided to keep a copy. At the time, I had