The Pacific Ocean Cradled In The Santa Monica Mountains! If you are looking for a great, energetic hike that takes you to this view of the Pacific Ocean, then Malibu’s Solstice Canyon is for you! Solstice Canyon is literally just… Read More ›
Travel Memoir
Disneyland Reopens And Begs You To “Scream Inside Your Heart!”
“Please scream inside your heart.” Why do I love Japan? This is just another reason. “No Scream” Roller Coasters! When theme parks in Japan reopened last summer after that country did a great job containing the pandemic spread, they had… Read More ›
Bravo “My Octopus Teacher!” Academy Award Best Documentary Nominee! Plus Oscar’s Groundbreaking Year For Women!
A Golden Year For An Octopus! The Academy Award nominations were announced today, and while there are many great films and Artists nominated – both in front of and behind the camera – it’s the category of Best Feature Documentary… Read More ›
A 2021 Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Surprise! They Painted The River Green! Here’s The Story And History Of The Event!
A St. Patricks Day 2021 Surprise! This is the Chicago River, freshly “painted” for the upcoming 2021 St. Patricks Day! This “surprise” was the Mayor’s idea, after Covid has once again cancelled this city’s boisterous plans for celebration St. Patricks… Read More ›
Tasting Spain’s Incredible Paella! Here’s The Recipe For A Culinary Masterpiece From The Costa Brava!
Who’s Up For A Food Adventure? These Guys Are! This plate of colorful Langoustines are waiting for me to turn them into an amazing Spanish Paella – and it reminded me that I had some work to do in order… Read More ›
Safari Rules! “Don’t Run – Food Runs!” My “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has Your Wildlife Tips!
Rule #1 on Safari: “Food Runs!” Hilarious And Dangerous Safari Tales! I have a dream, and it involves going on Safari. I am going to make that dream come true, but when I do, I will remember the first rule:… Read More ›
The Rock Of Guatape!Gibraltar!#TravelBlogTuesday Has The World’s Wildest Climbs – Straight Up!
Imagine The View From The Top Of That Rock! That looks like it would be a pretty cool view from the top of a very large rock! It’s all part of #TravelBlogTuesday – a chance to join other travel fans… Read More ›
The Compelling “JCVD!” Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Confessional Action Film! Our Cannes Encounters!
Kicking It With “JCVD!” Talk about a hairstyle for the ages – this incredible Jean-Claude look always reminds me of his greatest movie: John Woo’s Louisiana bayou thriller “Hard Target!” My “Cult Movie Monday” would always recommend that action film,… Read More ›
Playful Dolphins! Dive-Bombing Pelicans! Malibu’s Favorite Ocean Citizens! #Wanderlust Indeed!
Who’s Got #Wanderlust? I’ve Got #Wanderlust! As 2021 moves hopefully forward toward complete vaccination – and a slow return to whatever our safe “new normal” will be, I still find myself heading to the beach – a safe haven for… Read More ›
It’s A Wild Five Story Slide – Inside A Shopping Mall! Here’s The Incredible Video! “What The Friday!?!”
Check Out This Wild Five Story Slide – Inside A Shopping Mall! Why do I love to travel? It’s because it’s filled with wonder – both natural and manufactured…and it takes a real creative mind to come up with this:… Read More ›