I was told going to the summit in Haleakala National Park was one of the best things to do on Maui. I didn’t necessarily believe it, though, since I wasn’t going on a Haleakala sunrise tour. That, I had read, was one of the best activities on all of the Hawaiian Islands. No, I balked […]
Fighting Elephant Seals in Antarctica
I watched from a secret location as two elephant seals struggled for dominance on an island off the Antarctic peninsula.
Bangkok Babylon
I have read countless armchair travel stories about authors making a journey to a destination which they find noteworthy enough to write a book about. Heck, I even wrote one myself! I find most stories I read fascinating, as the authors paint a curious picture of a locale that many of us may never get […]
Take A Denver Art Museum Tour with Artist Dana Schutz
The Denver Art Museum is not only home to Becoming Van Gogh, but also If the Face Had Wheels – a special exhibition of ten years of artist Dana Schutz’s work. Who? I didn’t know her name either, not until the museum invited me to preview the exhibition of a ten-year survey of her work. […]
Vesuvius Looming Over Pompeii
Rock and ash fell from Mt. Vesuvius, looming in the clouds in the back, destroying the city of Pompeii.
The Magic of Italy
Everyone’s got their own idea of a great holiday. For some, a perfect getaway is a week or two on a luxury Caribbean cruise, sailing from one port to another and waking up in a new destination every day. For others, it’s all about sunning themselves on a beach in Southern Spain, enjoying long lazy […]

