Welcome To Bear Country! This is Alaska’s incredible Katmai National Park, home to a lot of wild animals, including these very hungry bears! It’s “Fat Bear Week 2022!” I love this story…I just found out that there is a weeklong… Read More ›
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Here’s The Greek Theater In Taormina Sicily! Built In 301 AD! Home Of The “Bam Bar” Too!
Welcome To Taormina Sicily! It is one of the most picturesque towns in Sicily, and home to a classic Greek ruin too! Here’s a special panorama from the town square, with Alex doing a double shot! The town of Taormina… Read More ›
Two Days To Celebrate Coffee! Health Benefits And My Weasel Coffee Too!
Celebrating Coffee Two Times! It was “National Coffee Day 2022″ on Thursday, and it’s International Coffee Day today – so drink up! Yes, these are my favorite days of celebration – because who doesn’t love coffee? It’s not only the… Read More ›
Lava Wine And Cassatedde! A Sicilian Ricotta Pastry Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Sicilian Flavors!
Eyeing A Lava Recipe! Yes, it’s true: my “52 In 22” cooking challenge is working with volcanic ash and lava! There’s much to share, so let’s begin with this: a few weeks ago I shared this photo showing the cookbooks… Read More ›
Have You Taken The “Godfather” Tour Of Corleone Sicily? We Did And Here Is Video!
I’ve Got An “Offer You Can’t Refuse!” I know. #SOOBVIOUS But, when my wife Alex and I were in Sicily we got to go on a tour of locations used in the cinematic masterpiece “The Godfather!” The film was a… Read More ›
Petting Turtles! Central Park’s Magical Turtle Pond Is “Hands On” And Here’s Proof!
Welcome To New York’s Magical Central Park! I mean, look at this view! I am shooting toward the west side of New York, from Central Park, where New Yorkers and tourists alike flock during the hot summer months to enjoy… Read More ›
Creating Action: Building A Collective Climate Response — transatlantic | notes
Sharing this important post about coming together through social media to raise awareness for the global environmental crisis happening now….here’s the story: It’s an undeniable fact that when people unite under a common goal and implement actionable steps to achieve… Read More ›
“Surviving Paradise!” Living A Year On A South Pacific Island! Blue Lagoons! Swaying Coconut Trees – And Millions Of Flies!
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 ›
Touring Burgundy’s Legendary J. Drouhin Wine Cave! Wild Mold Storage!
Talk About A Wine With Age! These are bottles of wine, stored in one of Burgundy’s most iconic wine cellars, and yes, these bottles are covered with mold! It’s not only completely safe – it will allow them to age… Read More ›
It’s National Oyster Day! Here Is How You Can Celebrate The Bi-Valve! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Nothing Better Than Freshly Shucked Oysters! I love fresh oysters! The look, the briny freshness of the ocean, and of course, the icy cold sensation as they slide down your throat…and they are incredibly good for you as well! Here… Read More ›