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 ›
Travel Memoir
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 ›
Check Out This “Bread Sandwich” – The “Simit-Pogacha”! Bite Into Gastro Obscura’s New Book!
Behold This “Bread Sandwich!” It’s called a “Simit-Pogacha”, and my blogging friend Beth shared it the other day…here’s what she posted: A carb-lover’s dream, this sandwich gets stuffed with flaky pie crust. Simit-pogacha is a beloved breakfast food in Skopje, the… Read More ›
A Dolphin Dance-Off! Here’s Video Of Hundreds Of Leaping Dolphins Off Southern California’s Coast!
It’s An Amazing “Dolphin Dance-Off!” Wait until you see this! There are thousands and thousands of Dolphins along Southern California’s coast, and hundreds of them decided to join some Whale Watchers for a party! As the news reports states: “In… Read More ›
Inside The “Madcap Motel!” Here’s Our Surreal Immersive Trip Into Pop Culture Madness – With Video!
Welcome To The “Madcap Motel!” If you live in Southern California, you have until October 25th to experience a wild, surreal pop-up art exhibit, known as the “Madcap Motel!” It’s a portal into a world of intense colors, art and… Read More ›
LA’s “Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch” Is Back! Check Out This Wild Halloween Treat!
Welcome To LA’s Most Iconic Pumpkin Patch – Mr. Bones! Yes, Mr. Bones is one of the best things about Halloween in Los Angeles – because this is more than a pumpkin patch – it’s an entertainment venue! Welcome To… Read More ›
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