A “Sour Grapes” Update! I shared the story of a terrific documentary that told the story of a con man who bilked wine collectors out of millions in fake wine…his name was Rudy Kurniawan and now there is an update!… Read More ›
travel journal
An Underwater Escalator! Shanghai’s Aquarium Takes You “Up Close” For A Fish Lover’s Dream Come True!
Seeing Sharks Up Close – From Underwater! One reason I love to travel is because the world is filled with natural – and human-made marvels like this underwater Aquarium! Yes, the fish swim all around you! Welcome To Shanghai’s Incredible… Read More ›
My Homemade Paella! Here’s The Recipe For Langoustine / Chorizo / Seafood Rice!
My Paella Adventure! I’m always looking for some new recipes, and what better way to find one than looking in a cookbook I had sitting right on my shelf! I was inspired by this great cookbook we bought after our… Read More ›
Ramen Pizza! “Wet” Burgers! Okonomiyaki Burgers! Who’s Buying Me These Treats?
Who’s Hungry? Well, Dig Into THIS! Yes, it’s a pizza covered in bacon and ramen noodles! Time to celebrate some great new food products, created to blow your culinary mind! Get Your “Okonomiyaki” On! First, look at this massive pie!… Read More ›
Exploring Joshua Tree! Our “Hitch Hiking” Adventure Has “Skull Rock” And “The Wrong Man!”
The Incredible Beauty Of Joshua Tree National Park! Yes, that’s a Joshua Tree, and for this edition of “Hitch Hiking”, I’m going to take you on a 5-mile hike though some of the most beautiful rock formations in the incredible… Read More ›
Tasting Spain’s Incredible Paella! Here’s The Recipe For A Culinary Masterpiece From The Costa Brava!
Who’s Up For A Food Adventure? These Guys Are! This plate of colorful Langoustines are waiting for me to turn them into an amazing Spanish Paella – and it reminded me that I had some work to do in order… Read More ›
It’s A Wild Five Story Slide – Inside A Shopping Mall! Here’s The Incredible Video! “What The Friday!?!”
Check Out This Wild Five Story Slide – Inside A Shopping Mall! Why do I love to travel? It’s because it’s filled with wonder – both natural and manufactured…and it takes a real creative mind to come up with this:… Read More ›
The Gorgeous Sri Lanka Has An “Elephant Complex!” Fascinating Book Is A Cautionary Tale For America!
“One day I went to the Vijitha Yapa store for a book on the conflict. ‘I’m sorry’, said the salesman, ‘but they’re still being written.’” Those words sum up the story of Sri Lanka, a proud country recovering from a… Read More ›
Hotel Babylon! Cruise Confidential! The Wildest Stories From Inside The Travel Industry!
Talk About “Turn Down” Service! This week’s “Wednesday Bookmobile” wants to get away on vacation – to check into a nice Hotel and see what “turn down service” really means! When you entered a hotel, did you ever wonder the… Read More ›
The Beauty Of Provence! My Travel Challenge Day #9 Showcases The Food Of Patricia Wells And Vaison la Romaine!
Who’s Up For a #TravelChallenge? This is the entrance to the classic village of Vaison la Romaine in Provence. My latest installment in the ten day #TravelChallenge heads to the south of France for a visual feast. You see, the… Read More ›
