Climbing The “Pillars Of Hercules!” Whenever people ask me “where do you want to go next?”, I end up rattling off a half dozen of my “must see” places. But, reading a book recently, I now must add the “Pillars… Read More ›
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Special “Happy Anniversary” Edition Of “Six Shot Saturday” From The Venice-Simplon Orient Express Train!
Happy Anniversary, Alex! Not going to bury my lead – it’s another year together and I can’t begin to tell you how happy that makes me. This “Six Shot Saturday” is coming to you on a Thursday – because it’s… Read More ›
Six Shot Saturday Hits Chi-Town! Chicago’s Amazing Corn Cobs! Deep Dish Pizza! Lake Michigan!
Welcome To Chicago! America’s third largest city, nicknamed “The Windy City”, sits on the largest of the “great lakes”, Lake Michigan. This view south from high atop the John Hancock building shows the beauty of downtown Chicago – and that’s… Read More ›
Get Paid To Move To Italy! See Where They Give You $$$ To Live The Italian Life!
Welcome To Your New Home – In Molise! This seems to be a trend – beautiful but underpopulated regions around the world are offering $$$ to move there! The Guardian has the latest example: an underpopulated region in southern Italy… Read More ›
Malibu’s Paradise Cove! A Cafe With PASTA Straws! Beach Boys Surfing Spot! World’s Most Exclusive Trailer Park!
Welcome To Malibu’s Legendary Paradise Cove! Paradise indeed! This is a three part tale of a magical place: it’s the story of Malibu’s unique paradise getaway called Paradise Cove”; it’s our fun trip there celebrating Alex’s birthday with a “pasta… Read More ›
A Pacific Ocean Harbor Seal Sanctuary! Welcome To Goat Rock And The Arch! Spectacular Pacific Ocean Wildlife!
Welcome To Goat Rock! Ever been to Goat Rock? Well, next time you are on California’s Sonoma Coast, head to the ocean for a bit of nature’s finest! As the sign says, this location includes Goat Rock, Blind Beach AND… Read More ›
“Six Shot” Saturday Heads To Venice! Gondolas! Bridge Of Sighs! Flooding!
Gondola Traffic Jam! Well, we know that Venice is popular, and since there aren’t any streets for cars, this is the only way to get around! Of course, you can find some offbeat streets in Venice if you look hard… Read More ›
“Woodstock” At 50! “Cult Movie Monday” Has This “Flower Power” Pop Culture Phenomenon! Here’s What You Missed!
“Three Days Of Peace And Music” That Changed Pop Culture Forever! It is the world’s most iconic music festival of all time: Woodstock – the 1969 concert that changed pop culture – and music – forever…it’s celebrating its 50th anniversary,… Read More ›
Will You Check In To This “Haunted Hotel?” The Black Monarch Offers Rooms – And Scares As Well!
Welcome To this “Haunted Hotel!” Here’s a story for adventure seekers – a hotel that is “serial killer themed!” The Black Monarch Hotel Welcomes You – To Death! It might not look intimidating from the outside, but once you step… Read More ›
Danger “Down Under!” Wednesday’s Bookmobile Follows Bill Bryson To The World’s Most Dangerous Continent!
Time To Head “Down Under” With Bill Bryson! Time to take Wednesday’s Bookmobile “down under” to one of the most fascinating – and dangerous – countries on earth! Bill Bryson is a legendary travel writer, with “A Walk In The… Read More ›