And doesn’t that deserve a big celebration?! Last year, I was in San Antonio, Texas, at the Esquire Tavern — which opened its doors on December 5, 1933, in response to the death of...
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Liverpool, Manchester, and the North
Why visit Liverpool & Manchester? Flights to Manchester are often less expensive than flights to London. Additionally, these vibrant cities offer great activities and sporting events, PLUS easy access to the natural wonders...
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Journal: Finding Eleanor Roosevelt at Val-Kill
Ever heard of Dutchess County, New York? Today, I'm taking you to visit Eleanor Roosevelt's home, Val-Kill Cottage....
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Darkest Hour: Visiting the Churchill War Rooms
A visit to the Churchill War Rooms in London: photographs and history of this famous underground complex where Winston Churchill directed the war....
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Walking Tour of Florence with a Visit to the David
A review of my 2017 small group walking tour of Florence, skipping the line to see Michelangelo's David, with the family-owned company, LivItaly Tours....
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Into the Bush: Day One of our Walking Safari
We walked single-file out of the Camp Tena Tena just after dawn on a Sunday morning. There were six of us. In the lead, Chris carried the rifle, followed by Braston our guide. I...
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Visiting the Tenement Museum
One of the most fascinating museums in the United States standsĀ at the corner of Delancey and Orchard Street on the Lower East Side of New York City. Stepping into the Tenement Museum is time...
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