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Seth Fera-Schanes

Publisher, Full Access NYC

Private Fishing Tours in Central Park

Join me on a fishing adventure in New York City! You can book as an individual or a private group. We fish in all locations within Central Park including the Pond, the Lake and the Meer. All experience levels are welcome. I provide rods, reels, lures, bait, lessons […]

3D Printed Vortex Water Fishing Lure

I have been working on a new concept for a fishing lure and recently launched Advanced Lures to get the word out. The lure is a crankbait style lure that floats on the top of the water and can dive to a depth of around 3 feet. It […]

Earl Grey Gin Cocktail

On a recent trip to Cape Cod, I brought along a number of different spirits so I could play bartender for my friends. On the menu were Pimm’s Cups, Negroi’s and something I had never tried in a cocktail before; Earl Grey Gin by Corgi Spirits in Jersey […]

Delicious Belgian and Dutch Foods

Belgian Food and Drinks Before I go on a trip, I make a list of all the local food I want to try. The list always includes traditional fare, something of cultural or culinary significance and food that might push my comfort level from what I normally eat. […]

Touring The Netherlands and Belgium: 9 Cities in 8 Days

New York City makes the world very accessible. There are 3 international airports all within 20 miles of each other. The northeast location also makes it a perfect jumping off point to visit all corners of the globe. If you are planning a trip to Europe you have […]

30 Reasons to Visit Switzerland

Swiss Cities Immaculate might be the perfect way to describe cities in Switzerland. I was hard-pressed to find so much as a stray wrapper as I walked around and explored. Transportation within and between cities is also a thing of (Swiss) precision. The trains are on-time, run consistently […]

Spring In Switzerland

There are plenty of direct flights and deals from New York City area airports to Switzerland. With a flight time of just under 8 hours outbound, Switzerland should be a consideration for your next trip. On a recent adventure to the country, I was able to visit 4 […]

How To Eat Your Way Through A German Christmas Market

Germany’s Christmas Markets have been around for hundreds of years. During the month of December, you can travel to a number of cities in the country to experience this wonderful annual tradition .  And the recipe for success is pretty simple: spicy mulled wines, meats grilled over an […]

A Magical Experience: Touring German Christmas Markets

For a number of years friends and family have told me I must go see the Christmas Markets in Germany.  ‘Magical’ was the adjective most frequently used to describe the markets.  ‘Special’ came in a close second, then ‘amazing’ and ‘phenomenal’ was never in short supply either.   With these types of recommendations, how could I pass up the chance to book a flight and spend 5 days visiting 3 different markets in Germany?