The edge of Infinity, the Gardens of Villa Cimbrone

Italy’s famed Amalfi Coast is home to many cultural, religious and stunning architectural stylings; it is often times difficult to pick out one thing to focus on while traveling here.  Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to tour through the Gardens of Villa Cimbrone.  Villa Cimbrone is located in the beautiful town of Ravello.  Ravello […]

Amalfi Lemon’s are so Divine

Without a doubt one of my favorite places in the World.  If you have followed me or read a post or two you already know my feelings about Italy and specifically the Amalfi Coast.  I am excited to get back there this May for my annual trip.  In the meantime, I wanted to share this […]

The price of Victory

Berlin’s Siegessäule – Victory Column – is another of Berlin’s monuments that has reinvented itself through the ages – from symbol of Prussian military victory in the 19th century to a favourite tourist spot today. As US Presidential candidate, Barack Obama chose the Siegessäule as the alternative spot to the Brandenburg Gate for his speech […]

6 Travel tips you need right now!

Travel can be fun, emotional, rewarding and frustrating.  I have a little experience with travel, in fact I have been keeping track of my travel for the past 10 years now and when I look back there has been a whole lot of packing going on. 625 trips 1953 days on the road (yikes, that […]

Murdered Jews of Europe

That is a strong title, I know.  I thought of many other titles, but settled on the facts.   The Truth is the Best in this case.  Millions and Millions of people were murdered by Hitler’s German Riech.  The majority of those were from the Jewish Population throughout Central and Eastern Europe.  Although The Jewish people […]

It’s like heaven for me, an Island of Museums?

I really love to go through museums, the art, culture, history and the stories behind all the beauty within a museum allows me to grasp so much more of our world.  I have walked through museums all over the world and have probably been to no more than .0000001% of all museums.  I have had […]

The euro is tumbling again and analysts are talking about parity with the dollar – Business Insider

I have been saying this for quite a while now, if you have ever thought of traveling to Europe but felt the costs to vacation there were just too high.  Now may be the time to make those plans.  In fact it is quite possible to see parity between the dollar and the Euro which […]

The TSA Offers a Detailed Breakdown of the Dangerous Items It Seized at Airport Security in 2014

I am still utterly amazed that this continues.  After 14 years it would seem that people who travel should know the rules around carrying Firearms on a plane.  And what’s even more disturbing is that 83% of those guns that are confiscated at Airports are loaded. And not just Firearms, but Grenades & Dynamite this […]

Super Bowl XLIX travel guide: What to eat, see and do in Phoenix – More Sports – SI.com

Are any of you planning to visit Arizona and Glendale for the Upcoming Super Bowl XLIX?  Well you may want some advice of what to do, see and where to eat.  Sports Illustrated has the comprehensive list just waiting for you.  And we are waiting for you as well. Super Bowl XLIX travel guide: What […]

Skipping the US Customs and Border Protection queues? There’s now an app for that …

I will most definitely utilize this type of an application on my mobile device. Although my travel outside the U.S. is only 4-5 trips per year, I can see this as a real time and sanity saver. What do you think about this approach?

The most ancient Church in the World

There is no shortage of Churches and Basilica’s in and around Rome.  But there are only a few that command the attention of visitors.  St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican of course are the first to see.  After visiting the Vatican (which isn’t in Rome, it’s in Vatican City), it is easy to just forget […]

Praiano and a little Church

Religious landmarks abound in Italy, this is not by any stretch of the word a, surprise.  Walk down any street, path, alleyway in any Italian town and you are bound to come across another stunning example of the Italian monuments built to revere their God and their beliefs.  Whether you are a religious, spiritual person […]

Fishing for beauty in Italy

I am not sure what it is about me, but I am always fascinated with things most people might look past.  The beautiful colors of a building, the curve of a road, stairs that go on for ever etc.  I have 100’s of photo’s of Arches and Stairs/Steps in Italy.  To me there is something fascinating […]

A Tale of two views

I have gushed and gushed and gushed yet some more over the beauty of the Amalfi Coast in Italy.  I thought instead of simply gushing and coming across so verbose regarding my love for the Amalfi Coast.  I would simply share two photos I took not even 24 hours apart.  One at sunset and one […]

The Next Adventure…. so it begins

Ahhh Italy, the land of culture, art, history, religion and Amore.  Just the thought of going to Italy gets me excited.  It is by far my favorite destination.   I love the people I have encountered over the years, I love the food and the simplicity of a clean Mediterranean meal on the coast.  I […]