It was beyond wonderful to be back in the Hawaiian Islands again! Marla’s cardiologist made us cancel our March 2022 trip, so this visit was very special! We began our trip with three nights in Waikiki on Oahu. We haven’t been in Waikiki for almost 20…
It will not come as much of a surprise but I often have “travel” on the brain. This is a first in a series of posts on “New Places I Would Love To Visit” and I chose France for my first one. The top 10 countries…
My cycling trip to Provence with Backroads last September was an experience of profound beauty and discovery. I had visited parts of Provence in the past but this was my first immersion in the amazing Luberon and Aix en-Provence to the south. I was captivated by the ancient villages…
While researching interesting places to dine before our August trip to the island of Corfu, I read about a restaurant in old Corfu town which looked beautiful as well as romantic. They required a hefty online deposit with the reservation. The reviews were good so we gave “The Venetian…
There are many triggers which help formulate and inspire our travel desires. They could be ideas from friends and family, magazines, and often from TV and movies. After watching “The Durrells In Corfu” on PBS a few years ago, I was hooked. The Greek island of Corfu went…
Anafiotika was on my Athens exploration wish list after watching an episode of Rick Steves on PBS. It is a tiny enclave of unique homes on the side of the Acropolis hill. The first houses were built in the era of Otto of Greece, when workers from the island…
I’ll share some traveling events from over the years with some helpful tips. It seems everyone wants to travel today whether to distant lands or close to home. Airports, airlines, and staffing in many cities are stressed to the max, especially in the peak travel months of July…
We all have our favorite city. It may be Paris, Rome, New York, or other special places. I’ve traveled to many exciting and beautiful cities around the globe, but San Francisco is my favorite. “The City” embodies all the ingredients I love, including a distinctive individualistic…
If you crave a European destination with a fascinating history (Napoleon Bonaparte was born here), wonderful sandy beaches and warm water, ancient villages, unusual cuisine and local wines, great hiking in rugged mountains and valleys…and surprisingly few Americans, then Corsica should be on your travel radar! Marla and…
A year out of college, some friends were into digging for antique bottles in California’s Mother Lode region. I always enjoyed exploring and historical sleuthing, so I plunged in as well. My little world of esoteric collecting and fascination with glassware began robustly. The photo above shows Marla…