It’s only been in the last year or so that I figured out what I really do for my chosen profession. I’ve been reminded during the past six days, during…
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I discover the most interesting stuff when I travel. Like this statue in a prominent square in Prague: Two Peeing Men! If you text your phone number, The Guys will “pee-write”…
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I’m in the “magic” business. I create magical moments for travelers all over the world. Sometimes I forget how impactful they are for my customers. I was reminded of…
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I was recently reminiscing about some of my more “enlightened moments” – many of which occur when I’m traveling – freed up from the day-to-day routine, when my imagination runs…
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I probably shouldn’t publish this. I could get in trouble . . . But here’s what I think: It’s time for the U.S. government to end its futile and hypocritical…
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Overheard on a recent flight from Europe to USA: “It was such a great trip. I just wish they would try to speak English,” she said to her husband. “Considering…
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Packing up to leave my 5-star $500+ per night Relaix & Chateau hotel in Provence this morning, I documented a few of my most/least favorite things: Thumbs up:…
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That’s what I did in the summer of 1978. Bought a one-way ticket to Manila. Got a passport (# J2106773). And then I told my parents. It was the proper…
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Part 2 of my post about ten of my favorite places . . . #6 – Guilin, China – This is the China of your dreams. The place in the…
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If somebody said to me, “Quick . . . name ten travel treasures you’d recommend!” In no particular order . . . the first five that come to mind: …
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Without question, Halong Bay is one of the most gorgeous places I’ve ever experienced. You’ve seen the pictures . . . steep limestone islets jutting spectacularly from the sapphire sea…
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My first morning in Hanoi, I woke up very early. I wanted to go to Hoan Kiem Lake – a few blocks from my hotel – to witness the locals…
Read MoreOne of the things I find most astonishing about Italy is their tradition of afternoon closures. No different than when I first visited about 25 years ago, the shop-keepers in…
Read MoreMuch as I love Italy, in recent years I have tired of the beaten paths: Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice . . . Some years ago, I read about a region…
Read MoreAs we speak, Marilyn is in Ireland soaking up the culture with a delightful group of advertisers. Tonight’s festivities included dinner onboard an old Irish immigrant ship capped off with…
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