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 ›
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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 ›
Stretch Your Legs – With The World’s Longest Walk! Fourteen Thousand Miles So Let’s Get Moving! Here’s The Map!
Time To Take A Walk! In the mood for a good long walk?? A REAL LONG WALK? Well, grab some new tennis shoes because Popular Mechanics recently shared a post by Interesting Engineering – with what’s thought to be the… Read More ›
My Week Of French Cooking! Provencal Villages and Patricia Wells Recipes Are Here!
The Magical Beauty Of Provence At Night! There is nothing better in the world than saying goodnight in a magical place…especially when you are there to celebrate – like we did! As we embark on another journey to Provence, here’s… Read More ›
Paris Pre-Olympics 2024 Preparations! Here’s A Sneak Peek From the “City Of Lights!”
If You Are An Olympics Athlete – Paris Awaits! There is perhaps nothing as magical as the Eiffel Tower lit up at night – which it will no doubt be for the Summer Olympics 2024, which begin in under two… Read More ›
Ready To Fly In A “Sumo Tube?” It’s Summer’s Water Sensation!
Who’s Flying This Summer? OK, I love the internet – and this is one more reason why! I found a guy dressed like a Sumo Wrestler – so he could go body surfing! Yes, the “Sumo Tube” is the new… Read More ›
An Amazing Mt. Fuji Story! Tokyo’s “Building Unblocking” View Surprise!
Welcome To Tokyo – And Majestic Mt. Fuji! What a view! You may not know it, but Mt. Fuji can be seen in all its majesty from Tokyo – well, until someone builds an apartment building that blocks the view!… Read More ›
Pickle-Stuffed Cookies! Secret Olive Sauce Cheeseburgers! Here’s What I’ve Been Eating – How About You?
What Have I Been Eating? Well, thanks for asking. Quite a bit, actually – and while this burger you see above is a basic, 6 ingredient bite of goodness, from here it has gotten more complicated…first, here is how I… Read More ›