Japan gives new and repeat visitors a collection of visual images to store in the mind. Whether these images are of natural beauty, manmade monstrosities-think Godzilla, food or art, the images delight years after leaving for home. I have been extremely fortunate to see Japan not as a tourist but a … [Read more...] about Being a Visitor, Not a Tourist In Japan
Maryland Country Roads and Towns
I took a trip out to see Cats Paw Organic Farm in Union Bridge, Maryland last week and learned a bit about the local history. I saw some rural parts of Maryland not too many travelers see. Lots of interesting things in some of these small Maryland country towns beg to be investigated. I wish … [Read more...] about Maryland Country Roads and Towns
Travel Tips From A Pro
I travel a lot and that makes for more than enough chances for things to go wrong. You know about Murphy's Law and travel, don't you? Most of the time things go smoothly on my travels, but not always. Here are three travel tips from a pro learned from a recent trip to Dallas. #1. Just … [Read more...] about Travel Tips From A Pro
Aspen Buttermilk: Beginner Ski Area?
I’ve worked at five ski resorts over the last forty years and have seen the good and bad of many. Keystone, for example had one of the worst trail convergences of “beginner meets black run” anywhere in Colorado. I experienced that convergence of Go Devil and School Marm several times in the late … [Read more...] about Aspen Buttermilk: Beginner Ski Area?
Greytown, New Zealand: Love the Chocolate
I didn’t plan on going to Greytown, New Zealand for chocolate even though I had read about a quirky shop there. From years of seeking out the best chocolate, I have come across many that proclaimed greatness, only to be judged otherwise by me. So when my wife and I needed a break on the drive up … [Read more...] about Greytown, New Zealand: Love the Chocolate
A Walk Though The Moongate Garden
Living near Washington DC has it’s perks. When the cherry blossoms and other blooming plant life comes around after a long cold winter, I can easily drive down there for a walk through the Moongate Garden. Unlike some who have to plan their vacation to see the cherry blossoms and hope they bloom on … [Read more...] about A Walk Though The Moongate Garden
You Don’t See That Every day: Bowman, ND
On a trip to wrap up the last two states I hadn’t been to our route took me and big brother Vic through Bowman, SD. It was a foggy, and chilly day when we drove through, and when we reached the north side of town... it looked like a circus from space had crashed and set up shop. I wasn’t driving … [Read more...] about You Don’t See That Every day: Bowman, ND
Airline Flight From Hell
Take a Good Attitude Along For Air Travel: Airline Flight From Hell It all started in Baltimore February 16, 2016 where I felt lucky to make it to the airport on a snowy day and find out my flight was the only one of United’s not canceled that morning. Luck was on my side for sure. We boarded … [Read more...] about Airline Flight From Hell
A Picture of the Past
I love black and white photography! It stands the test of time and doesn't fade or distort like color photos do. On a trip to Fairhope, Alabama I took a picture of this black and white photo of my father and his two siblings hanging on the wall at my aunt's home. "There was a time", my dad said, … [Read more...] about A Picture of the Past
Baltimore Has Good Food
When someone asks me if the dining scene is worthy where I live I tell them "Baltimore has good food." To help get the word out I’m working on an article of the five best places to eat in Baltimore for an online travel website. Today I needed photos for the article and headed to Miss Shirley’s Café … [Read more...] about Baltimore Has Good Food
