“The last few hundred meters up the Vernal Falls trail are stairs cut into the cliffside…” With that simple line, the National Park Service warned us that a very steep climb was ahead of us! Welcome To Yosemite’s “Mist Trail!”… Read More ›
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The Bizarre “Chef’s Kiss” Dish! Here’s The Story Of The Hilarious Review Of A Dining Disaster!
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 ›
Who Wants A “Beef Stew Pie?” McDonald’s Japan With Savory Mashup For The Holidays!
Who Loves McDonald’s Apple Pies? How About Beef Stew Pie? Yes, leave it to the wacky Chefs at McDonald’s Japan to come up with this – taking their much loved Apple Pie and releasing one filled with Beef Stew! As… Read More ›
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 ›
“Teriyaki Burger” Corn Puffs! They Really Make ’em! I Ate ’em! Here’s Proof!
Time To Bite Down On This! You are looking at one of the most unique and delicious snack items – from Japan of course – thanks to LA’s Fujiya market! On LA’s west side, in a neighborhood known as “Little… 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 ›
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