Hiking the Brooklyn Bridge! We recently had visitors to New York, who had no idea you could walk across one of the most famous bridges in the world! Yes, here’s the spectacular 180 degree view of Manhattan to the left… Read More ›
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New York’s Cherry Blossoms Are Here! Central Park Shows Off Again!
I’m Hanging Out With The Cherry Blossoms! It’s the time of year when New York’s Central Park comes alive with cherry blossoms – and in a park that is 850+ acres big, there are plenty! I found a few pictures… Read More ›
Want To Go On The “Deadliest Hike In The World?” Here’s Crazy Video Of China’s Mt. Huashan!
Up For This Hike Into The Heavens? Yes, these intrepid souls are hiking along the side of a sheer cliff wall, wearing harnesses and attached to the chain link embedded into the side of the mountain! Welcome to Mt. Huashan,… Read More ›
“I Know A Guy” Who Does Amazing New York City Tours! Time To “Tram” To Roosevelt Island!
Behold New York’s Skyline! I am standing in Brooklyn, looking across the East river to see New York’s lower Manhattan skyline staring back….why am I here? Because “I Know A Guy!” Specifically, I know Adam Guy, shown here on the… Read More ›
Visiting Seinfeld’s Infamous “Soup Kitchen” In New York – With The VERY Testy Chef!
“No Soup For You!” Yes, that was the sharp rebuke from the character known as “The Soup Nazi” on the iconic TV series “Seinfeld.” Now that I am in New York, I have been checking out some of the iconic… Read More ›
Inside Rome’s Ancient Colosseum! Trevi Fountain Crowds And “Caccio e Pepe” Too!
Welcome To Rome! It’s a city filled with ancient history all around – where you can spend days stumbling onto ruins – and running into massive crowds as well! Last summer, my wife and I spent two days in Rome… Read More ›
Do You Know “Walter’s Wiggles?” It’s Part Of America’s Most Dangerous Hike – And We Wiggled Our Way Up It!
I love going on Instagram, because I keep finding shots like this – it’s “Walter’s Wiggles” and Alex and I did it! I hadn’t seen a shot from this angle – for those who don’t know, it’s part of America’s… Read More ›
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia! The World’s Most Beautiful Construction Is Done!
Behold The World’s Most Beautiful Church In the World! Behold the Sagrada Familia, near the top of this photo I found on Instagram…it reminded me that this magnificent Church was the largest unfinished catholic church in the world – and… Read More ›
Happy St. Patricks Day 2024! How They “Paint” Chicago’s River Green! Here’s Video!
“Painting” Chicago Green For St. Patrick’s Day! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! Last Saturday, Chicago once again “painted” the Chicago River green and it’s a wild celebration that continues today! St. Patricks’ Day is also a day of reflection… Read More ›
Artist Marla Olmstead Was A Child Prodigy – Or Was She? “My Kid Could Paint That!” The Latest Update On This Terrific Documentary!
A Beautiful Work Of Art! Painted By A 4-Year Old! It was one of the biggest stories in the art world almost twenty years ago: beautiful paintings created by a 4 year old – but was it true? An acclaimed… Read More ›