Welcome To Cannery Row! Yes, it’s a real place, immortalized in John Steinbeck’s book about the lives of workers along this famous fish canning district in Monterey Bay, California – and that town has one of the world’s best Aquariums… Read More ›
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California’s Iconic Highway 1 To Reopen Ahead Of Schedule! Here Are Details!
California’s Iconic Coastline Drive Is Almost Fixed! I know, that view doesn’t suggest that anything is broken, does it? This shot gives you an idea of the incredible beauty of a drive along California’s iconic highway one – running from… Read More ›
Wild “No Scream” Japanese Roller Coasters! “What The Friday” Says “Please 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 over the summer, they had one simple rule: No screaming. News outlets around the world… Read More ›
My Great Grandfather’s Incredible Postcard Art! O.T. Frasch Was Seattle’s Legendary Photographer!
Welcome To Seattle, Washington! Located in the northwest corner of the US, Seattle is where I grew up, taking for granted spectacular scenery like this on a daily basis: However, thanks to my Mom and Sister, I am learning that… Read More ›
Paris Has A Floating Drive-In Movie – On The Seine! Movies By Boat Tomorrow!
Ready To Watch A Movie – From Your Own Boat? Leave it to Paris to figure out a safe way to deal with our love of film during the pandemic: they have a floating drive-in! My blogging friend Beth shared… Read More ›
A Peek “Behind The Beautiful Forevers”! My “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has The Harrowing Story Of Life In A Mumbai Slum!
Life, Death And Hope In A Mumbai Undercity! I wanted to share an amazing, although sobering, book about a way of life you probably could never imagine – as the Author describes here: “Abdul grabbed a fresh shirt and flew…. Read More ›
The World’s First “Drive-In Haunted House!” Where Else But Tokyo! “What The Friday!?!?” Here Are Pictures And Details!
“This is a garage where a horrible incident occurred long ago. Now people say that if you park your car inside and honk your horn three times, something will happen.” “What The Friday!?!?!” With those words, let’s head to Tokyo,… Read More ›
It’s An Elk Buffet! Dining With The Wildlife On Washington’s Remote Hood Canal!
Welcome To Hood Canal! Ready to take a drive alongside the beautiful Hood Canal? Ready to have a bite to eat with a herd of Elk? Well, buckle up and let’s take a trip! Washington’s Wild West Side! The state… Read More ›
The Grand Canyon Is CLOSED! “Hitch Hiking” One Of The World’s Natural Wonders Is Now Off Limits!
The Grand Canyon Is Closed! One of the world’s greatest natural wonders has now closed to the public, as the coronavirus has made it too dangerous to those who live and work there. As Newswer reports: “It is a relief… Read More ›
The Majesty Of Mt. Shasta! California’s Sleeping Giant Is An Active Volcano!
Behold The Majestic Mount Shasta! With current circumstances making many unwilling to travel, I wanted to share a bit of “wanderlust”. I drove from Los Angeles to Seattle recently, and some of the scenery on the way is truly incredible…. Read More ›
