The “Orb” Lights Up The Paris Night! Do you remember the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, when this magical “Orb” appeared in the sky? Well, imagine how excited I was to see this note! What great news! And I learned… Read More ›
travel memoirs
London’s Viral “Chocolate Strawberry” Obsession + Ringo At Abbey Road!
Welcome To London! In March, my wife and I spent a few days in London, helping a friend celebrate her birthday….and we did all the things you are supposed to do there, like this: Yes, the iconic red telephone booths… Read More ›
The Musical Bowls Of Paris “Tap” Into New York City! It’s Melodic “Clinamen” Time!
Remember These “Floating Musical Bowls Of Paris?” We were in Paris last summer and found this incredible art exhibit – floating on water! That’s Alex sitting and listening to this: Here is what we found in Paris: Equal parts artist,… Read More ›
Would You Go Down The “Swallow Hole?” Here’s Wild Video + Extreme Adventures Too!
Ready For A Wild Ride – Deep 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 this wild adventure… Read More ›
The “Tree Of Life!” Plus French “Dirt!” An LA Book Tunnel! Here Is What I’m Reading…
It’s A Book Tunnel! When someone asks me “what I’m reading”, I always remember the terrific book tunnel that provides me inspiration to read all I can! My blogging friend Deb asked what everyone was reading, so here’s what I… Read More ›
“Athens Is NOT A Giant Hotel!” Another Tourism Controversy Erupts In Europe…
Welcome To The Magical City Of Athens… This compilation of shots were captured by my wife Alex and I when we went to Greece in 2021…and the people there are so friendly – but now, the Mayor of Athens says… Read More ›
A “Deviled Egg Dirty Martini?” Here’s The Recipe!
I shared this on my “all food all the time” blog, and if you click the story above, it will take you to a very unique “Dirty Martini” recipe….check it out! I show the entire process of making this –… Read More ›
The Year Of The Superbloom Is Here! Southern California Explodes With Color!
The 2026 Southern California “Superbloom” Is Underway! Get ready for an explosion of color as nature shows off her majesty! The 2026 California wildflower season is producing a significant “superbloom” across the state, characterized as moderate-to-strong following heavy winter rains…. Read More ›
Scenes From New York’s Blizzard 2026! Central Park’s Snowy Wonderland!
Welcome To New York’s Blizzard 2026! Many of you have read that New York and other parts of northeast US were slammed by a massive blizzard last night and today! I took this photo from Central Park an hour ago…. Read More ›
Have You Been To “Iceberg Alley?” Atlas Obscura Shows Off Floating Chunks Of Ice!
Did Someone Misplace An Iceberg? Imagine the people who woke up to this out front? I love stories like this. I am a fan of travel, and imagine waking up one morning to see an iceberg outside your house! I… Read More ›
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