On a recent road trip, my wife and I spent a few days in Gettysburg, PA. As you may know, the Battle of Gettysburg, fought July 1-3, 1863, was the longest and bloodiest battle of the Civil War. We explored the town and made a visit to the... more
Photo courtesy The Mt. Washington Hotel
Spending a weekend at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH was like stepping back in time, to an era when the pace of life was slower. Yet, the amenities and services of this... more
Last month, I had the divine pleasure of spending almost a week exploring and eating my way through Malta and her sister island Gozo. Just a short hop from most major cities in Europe, I found this little island country has so much to do and... more
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, I was met by a, “hostess,” (their term not mine) at San Diego airport and transferred in a posh new Mercedes van to the Golden Door Spa in Escondido CA.... more
Some of us attend meetings or conferences half a world away. Some of us yearn for adventure beyond familiar surroundings. In the 21st century, the human species resembles a migratory one: compelled to travel great distances in order to gather together,... more
Traveling to Cyprus? Hungary? Latvia? When visiting a foreign country, it is ALWAYS a great idea to read up on local customs of the place in which you are visiting. At best, this will help you to avoid seeming like a typical tourist or at worst; a rude,... more
I’m from Maine. A number of years ago a friend told me about this fabulous restaurant up in Rockland where her nephew was working – she said I must go and eat there! A couple of years after that, a friend who lived out on North Haven Island moved into... more
One hears it all the time: Why can’t air travel be like it was in the old days - something special; something that people looked forward to; time well spent on the way to your destination?
Those of us with a certain number of rings around the trunk... more
I’m stuck in Portland, Maine for a day… HELP!
So, you’ve got a day to kill in Portland, ME. You think you’ve got a problem…
It turns out…This is your lucky day!
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Lazio.
Having been lucky to see the "usual suspects" Italy has to offer we decided to shake things up on our last trip to Italy. We wanted to branch out but also stay closer to Rome. Travelers land in Rome and scramble up to the better known and... more
