Happy Anniversary Alex! September 26th is my favorite day, because I get to say those words to my wife Alex…and every day with her is the best day of my life… “Old Souls” Indeed… Alex is sitting in front of… Read More ›
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Have You Seen China’s Incredible “Lost” Kowloon Walled City? Here’s A True-Life Crime Oasis!
Welcome To Paradise – Chinese Crime Style! I love travel. I love to see unique places. THIS IS SUCH A PLACE. Here is how this legendary city was described: “It was one of the greatest unplanned wonders of the 20th century —… Read More ›
Would You Sleep Inside A Capsule? What If It Was “All You Can Drink?”
Have A Good Night’s Sleep – In This Capsule! Some of you know that I am fascinated by “capsule hotels” in Tokyo…tiny narrow beds stacked like this: If you don’t know, you rent the small capsule bed and get a… Read More ›
Remembering September 11, 2001. My Experience In New York That Week, From Howard Stern’s Studio To Meeting Bill Clinton…
It’s the anniversary of the 9 / 11 attacks on the US…and a time to reflect and remember those who died in the senseless and cowardly terrorist attack. Twenty-Three Years On… I was in New York on September 11, 2001… Read More ›
A Week Of Some Food Fun – Giant Frankfurters! Eel Conveyor Belt Of People Too!
A bit of a shameless plug here…I wanted to share a few food stories I posted this week on my food blog – because they were fun and unique food adventures for me that were worth repeating! A “Human Conveyor… Read More ›
Who Wants To Ride A Funicular – To The Top Of Athens? Here’s My Video!
Behold The Top Of Athens! Yes, you are looking at Lycabettus Hill, which towers on the left of the picture over Athens Greece, even higher than the majesty of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis! While The Parthenon is the centerpiece… Read More ›
Want To Step Inside A “Big” Pineapple? Australia’s National Treasure Is Back!
“Stand Up Straight And Say Cheese!” Time for a picture in front of Australia’s “Big Pineapple!” This giant Pineapple exists in Queensland, Australia – and the terrific news site The Guardian reports that a new owner is trying to return… Read More ›
Would You Explore “The Roof Of 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.” Some quick backstory: my wife and I just finished… Read More ›
Would You Slide Down A “Swallow Hole?” Here’s Wild Video And A 550-Ft. High Suspension Bridge Too!
Ready For A Ride Into The “Swallow Rock?” I love to travel. I love doing crazy things like climbing a Via Ferrata like this: More on this adventure in a minute but back to the “swallow hole!” Yes, it’s a… Read More ›
The Business Of Fine Dining! “Dollar Bill With Bill Rancic” Has Chef Jose Andres’ Visionary CEO Sam Bakshandehpour!
The Business Of Fine Dining! We all eat – and for many of us, exploring new cuisines is part of what makes eating so much fun! Chef Jose Andres is one of the world’s greatest Chefs…his culinary vision is hugely… Read More ›