Time For A South Seas Adventure! Imagine that this was your view of home – a south seas island paradise – thousands of miles from anywhere…well, for one adventurous young Teacher, it was home – and he wrote a book… Read More ›
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Standing On Top Of Sicily’s Mt. Etna! Our Hike Up An Active Volcano!
Welcome To Mt. Etna! Alex and I are excited to welcome you to the top of Mt. Etna! This living, breathing volcano sits on the incredible island of Sicily – a part of Italy we had never had the chance… Read More ›
The Magical Beauty Of Venice Italy At Night! From Watery San Marco Square’s Live Music To The Smallest Streets!
The Beauty Of Nightfall In Venice! I have posted about how beautiful Venice is, but now I want to focus on a city that becomes even more magical as night falls, like it is doing here on the “bridge of… Read More ›
Have You Visited Sicily’s “Part-Time” Island? We Head To “Isola Bella” – An Island Twice A Day!
Welcome To Sicily’s “Part Time” Island! I found this gorgeous sunset shot of “Isola Bella” online, so bravo to the photographer who captured it…this “part time” island is located just below the classic Sicilian town of Taormina on the Ionian… Read More ›
Entering The Lava Caves Of Mt. Etna! We Hike This Active Smoldering Volcano On Sicily!
Welcome To Mt. Etna! When Alex and I stayed in Taormina Sicily, we could look out at the great lady herself: Mt. Etna, an active volcano staring down at us from a distance – and those aren’t clouds, the crater… Read More ›
Our Wild Flaming Sardinian Feast! Here’s Video Of A Spectacular Tableside Meal In Sardinia!
Welcome To Sardinia! I will be sharing more, but here’s a sneak peek of the adventures my wife Alex and I had on our just concluded vacation – 7 different European locations with 5 different flights….5 of the places were… Read More ›
Celebrating Hollywood With THREE Classic Musso & Frank Dishes! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Includes ONE Ice Cold Martini!
First, Let Me Fix You A Drink… It’s the best Martini in Hollywood, and it’s served at the legendary Musso & Frank restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard! This photo is from their Cookbook / Memoir, and I will be cooking from… Read More ›
Check Out This Wild Maeklong Thailand Railway Market! Here’s Video Of Shoppers Meeting A Train!
Welcome To Thailand’s Maeklong Railway Market! I have only been to Thailand once, but I need to go back – just to shop here – at the Maeklong Railway Market! It’s a great seafood and vegetable market located about an… Read More ›
Is Italy’s Murano Glass Industry Shattered? A Crisis Is Shutting Down This Classic Artform!
Fiery Works Of Art! This is a shot of a Murano Italy glass blower making a stallion out of molten glass….resulting in this: This timeless artistry is facing its worst crisis ever! As The Washington Post reports: “There has been… Read More ›
A “Tiny” Titanic! Check Out This Mega-Cruise Ship Size Shocker!
Someone’s Got “Titanic” In Their Sights! My friend on Facebook shared this wild picture, showcasing the difference between the legendary Titanic and modern day mega cruisers! It led me to a story online about how the mega-cruise ship has gotten… Read More ›
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