Making A Legendary Chef’s “Crusty Chicken!” We are in the last weeks of my “52 In 22” cooking challenge, so I am honoring some of the most legendary Chefs of all time! Well, it wasn’t really a battle – Jacques… Read More ›
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A Red Crab Race To The Ocean! Christmas Island Blazes With The “Running Of The Red Crabs”!
It’s The “Running Of The Red Crabs!” It’s that time of year again – one of nature’s most fascinating displays. As The Guardian reported: “Tens of millions of red crabs migrate every year in Australia’s Christmas Island. They crawl across… Read More ›
Trapped 200 Feet Underground In The “Deepest Darkest Hotel Room In The World!”
Want To Stay 200 Feet Underground With No Escape? Well, the answer is obvious, so how do you think 5 people felt when they experienced just that near the Grand Canyon! As The Washington Post reported: “Five people were rescued… Read More ›
The Magical Beauty Of Venice Italy At Night! From Watery San Marco Square’s Live Music To The Smallest Streets!
The Beauty Of Nightfall In Venice! I have posted about how beautiful Venice is, but now I want to focus on a city that becomes even more magical as night falls, like it is doing here on the “bridge of… Read More ›
Seeing History On The Side Of Chicago’s Iconic Tribune Building!
Welcome To Chicago! This is my wife Alex taking in the majesty of the Chicago River – we were there for a quick trip recently and I was reminded of one of the city’s unique architectural delights! Behold The Tribune… Read More ›
America’s Notorious “Wicked City!” Welcome To Jerome, Arizona! Houses Of Shame, Dance Halls And Gambling “Hells”!
Welcome To America’s Legendary “Wicked City”! One of the best parts of driving around the United States is that you never know where you will discover some magical place! It might look pretty serene now, but this was once America’s… Read More ›
Making A Provencal “Pan Bagnat!” My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Patricia Wells Making Nice!
Who Wants A Sandwich? More precisely, who wants a “Pan Bagnat?” It’s a sandwich so culturally important that one city has rules on how you are allowed to make it! Patricia Wells Knows How To Cook! This pile of cookbooks… Read More ›
Enter “The Vortex!” The Incredible Red Rocks Of Sedona, Arizona!
Behold The Natural Wonder Of Sedona! As we continue to transition to a post-pandemic life, I am eager to get back out in the world and celebrate the natural beauty all around us! I took this breathtaking shot a few… Read More ›
Is Italy’s Murano Glass Industry Shattered? A Crisis Is Shutting Down This Classic Artform!
Fiery Works Of Art! This is a shot of a Murano Italy glass blower making a stallion out of molten glass….resulting in this: This timeless artistry is facing its worst crisis ever! As The Washington Post reports: “There has been… 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 ›