This story begins and ends with this “Chef’s Kiss.” This is a real dish served at Bros restaurant in Lecce, Italy. A mold of the Chef’s mouth, filled with foam, and you are asked to slurp it out of his… Read More ›
Travel Memoir
Unique Santorini Winemaking! Hidden Grapes! Circular Vines! Tasting Assyrtiko Wine!
Discover Santorini’s “Hidden” Grapes! As part of our trip to Greece last summer, my wife Alex and I spent five day on the magical island of Santorini…I have linked to many of our adventures at the end of this story,… Read More ›
Eating “Threads Of God!” Terrific “Gastro Obscura” Book Is Atlas Obscura’s Delicious New Food/Travel Guide!
Behold These “Threads Of God!” Are you looking for the perfect gift for the food and travel lover in your life? Well, these “Threads Of God” are just one incredible part of a great new book that celebrates both! The… Read More ›
Hiking Yosemite Falls! Vote For My Rush Creek Lodge Selfie!
Welcome To Yosemite Falls! Yes, that’s a rainbow crossing over the lower part of the falls! My wife Alex and I had the chance to hike one of America’s most beautiful national parks: another outdoor adventure to share with you!… Read More ›
Wild “Cliff Camping”! Here’s Video Of A Pitched Tent Hanging Off The Side Of A Mountain!
Would You Camp Out Like This? I will be sharing some really great hikes my wife Alex and I just did in the stunning Yosemite National Park, but we didn’t do this, which is mind-blowing to me: “Cliffside Camping”! It’s… Read More ›
One Euro Houses! The Beauty – And Reality – Of Buying In A Forgotten Italian Town!
Waking Up In An Italian Paradise! Look at this incredible view! I’ve shared these stories before: small towns in Europe offering houses for virtually nothing – the only requirement is a commitment to restore them and live in paradise…in the… Read More ›
Our “Tokyo Idols” Encounter! We Stumble Upon The Dancelicious “Pop Idol” Dance Phenomenon!
Welcome To The “Tokyo Idol Festival!” I wanted to share a musical performance phenomenon underway in Tokyo – one that my wife Alex and I happened upon when we were in Tokyo in 2016! First, according to wikipedia: “in Japanese… Read More ›
Exploring The World – By Train! From Tibet To Siberia! Riding The Orient Express!
Welcome To “The Roof Of The World!” This unbelievable image is from Lhasa, Tibet. This area in central Asia, which includes Mt. Everest, is known as the “roof of the world.” I just read a book that took me on… Read More ›
How Do Dolphins Sleep? I Have The Answer – And Video Of My Close-Up Dolphin Encounter!
How Do Dolphins Sleep? My wife and I were staying in Malibu a few months ago to celebrate her birthday, and every morning we’d wake up to Dolphins parading by us in the Pacific Ocean… So naturally, when we were… Read More ›
A Perfect Time For Hiking Into The Grand Canyon! Here Are Fall’s Fantastic Adventures!
Let’s Hike the Grand Canyon! OK, some you will remember that I shared my story of hiking into the Grand Canyon in 2018 – but since it’s now a great time to visit there…I wanted to remind you of what… Read More ›
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