Susan and I were fortunate to spend two lovely weeks in Florence, Italy celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary.  Having been to Florence before we … [Read more...]

Most cities are exciting in summer, people are enjoying the warm weather and the parks are in full bloom.  Chicago is no exception to this rule.  … [Read more...]

The former Imperial capital of Japan for over one-thousand years, Kyoto is full of historic neighborhoods, beautiful gardens, quiet temples and … [Read more...]

We were most fortunate to get in a couple of trips to New York City this summer and I took the opportunity to do a few things I’ve always wanted to … [Read more...]

Philadelphia has been pivotal in US events since the 1700’s and there is something to see around every corner.  Independence Hall where the US … [Read more...]

Susan and I had been planning to visit the Chihuly installation at the New York Botanical Gardens since we first discovered it was going to be in NYC … [Read more...]

An awe-inspiring place of beauty, it was hard to image the Fushimi Inari before we arrived.  Catching the first train from Kyoto Station we were among … [Read more...]

I spent a long mid-September weekend in Boston with the family.  It had been over 20-years since I last visited this beautiful and historic city.  The … [Read more...]

Our first visit to Tokyo and we both agree, it won't be our last.  As with most places the most remarkable memories are from the people we meet.  … [Read more...]

Over 400 vintage racing cars converge on Sonoma Raceway in California each June to celebrate historic motorsports.  Founded in 1986 by Steve Earle, … [Read more...]