You thought I was going to go all Shakespeare on you didn’t you? No, that is not what this is about today. To be or not to be, traveling with friends? That is the question. We all know that this can be a land mine in waiting. Traveling with family is something we have all […]

Capri and the Grotta Azzurra
Ah the Blue water of the Mediterranean……. Ever dream of spending a warm summer day in the Cobalt Blue sea of the Mediterranean. Just off the coast of Naples and Salerno, between Cape Miseno and Amalfi, a great rock soars like a dream lost in the cobalt blue sea that surrounds it. This Mediterranean jewel, […]

What type of flyer are you?
And more importantly, why? This week I traveled to Chicago, I like Chicago, it’s a shame I couldn’t have stayed longer, the city is always alive, full of energy, don’t worry Chicago, I’ll be back. While at the airport I was struck, and again sitting on the plane as to all the different types […]

My Greatest Vacation…..so far
A few years back, I took what today, is the best vacation I have ever had. In fact in some ways it changed my life. This was a trip that most likely I would have never taken if it wasn’t for one of my dear friends that we travel with frequently. As we were pondering […]

Going Down Under…….
No, Not Australia. Underground in Rome, in search of the Catacombs. I know, I know your first thought is probably the same as mine, Gross, then disrespectful. Catacombs are a very important part of Christianity. Well what I wanted to share with you specifically is one particular Catacomb in Rome. Now before you correct me, […]

Saving Cinque Terre, Italy
I believe I have made it abundantly clear that Italy is my favorite country to visit. In fact I intend to one day retire there and live the good life. So I was upset to hear of the devastation that was visited upon Cinque Terre. An absolutely beautiful coastal village, made up of 5 towns […]

For the love of Paris, take a cruise
I recently wrote about a short trip to Paris, one of my favorite places in the world. I am sure I’m not alone. When I say a short trip I am talking about being in the city for about 72 hours, so what do you do in that short amount of time? Well if you […]