Welcome To The Longest “Shortcut!” Why do I love traveling? Because there are so many unique things to discover in our world, like this: the “Outback Way.” Called “Australia’s longest shortcut,” the route carves a rugged 1,700-mile path across the… Read More ›
Growing Up With Seattle’s Legendary Beer Ads! The image you see above was known as the “running of the Rainiers”…part of a very imaginative ad campaign for Rainier Beer! Growing up in Seattle, I learned all about the city’s legendary… Read More ›
Welcome To The “Half Dome” At Yosemite National Park! The incredible domed rock on the left frames the famous Yosemite National Park – nestled in California’s Sierra Nevada’s mountains. It’s know for its amazing hiking trails and of course “El… Read More ›
This story begins and ends with this “Chef’s Kiss.” This was a real dish served at Bros restaurant in Lecce, Italy. A mold of the Chef’s mouth, filled with foam, and you were asked to slurp it out of his… Read More ›
It’s a “Sea Lion Rave!” The Guardian just posted this story ab out the deluge of Sea Lions who have shown up in San Francisco! As they report: “More than 1,000 sea lions have gathered at San Francisco’s Pier 39… Read More ›
What’s A “Juicy Lucy” – And Why Don’t I Have One? Don’t worry, it’s a question I had as well – until I discovered the story of this legendary burger from Minnesota! I shared this a few weeks ago on… Read More ›
Hiking the Brooklyn Bridge! We recently had visitors to New York, who had no idea you could walk across one of the most famous bridges in the world! Yes, here’s the spectacular 180 degree view of Manhattan to the left… Read More ›
I’m Hanging Out With The Cherry Blossoms! It’s the time of year when New York’s Central Park comes alive with cherry blossoms – and in a park that is 850+ acres big, there are plenty! I found a few pictures… Read More ›
Who Wants To Join Me For Dinner Here? In my quest to eat in the world’s most unique restaurants, this one may top them all: you are looking at the restaurant “Iris” in an area known as Salmon Eye in… Read More ›
Up For This Hike Into The Heavens? Yes, these intrepid souls are hiking along the side of a sheer cliff wall, wearing harnesses and attached to the chain link embedded into the side of the mountain! Welcome to Mt. Huashan,… Read More ›
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