Travel: London Sunset
Well, phooey! Or, as my mom liked to say, "Oh, prunes!" Like so many other people, partner Carol and I enjoy the rewards and pleasures of travel, especially overseas. …
Travel: Prague has Old World charm
Old world charm undoubtedly means different things to different people. In my way of thinking, it refers to a place, preferably of European flavor, that is steeped in history, traditions,…
Travel: Florence Cathedrals
I mentioned last time how I’m a sucker for ancient cathedrals and other historic places of worship. Picking up where I left off, this post touches upon the basilicas (i.e.,…
Travel: Salisbury Cathedral
Even though religion was not in my family’s upbringing, I have a confession to make: I am a sucker for ancient cathedrals and other historic places of worship. For devout…
Travel: Astoria Getaway
The City of Astoria, situated in the northwest corner of Oregon near the mouth of the Columbia River and just a short drive from Pacific Ocean beaches, is famous for…
Travel: Eiffel Tower
Wow, justice in France sure can be swift! Just eight days ago, while on an official visit to the southeast part of his country, French President Emmanuel Macron was accosted…
Travel Hadrian’s Wall: The Walk Begins!
While reaching Medicare age might not be grounds for a rip-roaring celebration, it’s certainly a milestone that provides a good excuse for a trip. Consequently, to mark this unabashed anglophile’s…
Travel: Not-So-Jolly Olde England
The British tabloids reacted swiftly 10 days ago after Oprah Winfrey’s explosive interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aired in the United Kingdom. One headline, for example, screamed in…
Travel: Morning in Venice
Many foreign cities are instantly recognizable by an iconic landmark or characteristic. An image of Big Ben, for example, immediately brings London to mind, while the Eiffel Tower is a…
Travel: Painswick Pub
As an unabashed anglophile, I can probably be accused of bias – but as far as I’m concerned, the British pub is one of the finest institutions in the…