A Week in Mediterranean Europe
Does this bus go to Hadrian’s Arch?” This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. The question came from a casually…
Fredericksburg, Virginia: From Revolution to Civil War
Say “Fredericksburg” and most people think of Civil War history. That’s understandable. The Virginia town was home to some of that conflict’s…
Early Autumn in Vermont
On Wednesday, this city mouse took a long drive outside my natural habitat up into Vermont. First stop was a step…
Walking Salem
Salem is a nearly 400-year-old city on the North Shore of Massachusetts, about 20 miles from Boston. It was once a major…
From the Bridge of San Francisco to the Shores of Mangalore
Welcome to this week’s Carnival of Cities. We begin our journey here in the United States, where CatSynth shows us some photos…
Lost in New York
You just never want to see this sign. I used to fly when I visited my parents in Massachusetts. Three Christmases ago,…
George Washington Speaks at Colonial Williamsburg
In 1767, the British Parliament adopted a plan offered by Charles Townshend, chancellor of the exchequer, to levy import duties on a…
Downtown Honolulu
The Hilton Hawaiian Village is a 22-acre mini-polis featuring five towers, 22 eating establishments, and a menagerie of wildlife, including emus, flamingos,…
Five Days on Oahu
Oahu offers miles of beautiful beaches, colorful scenery, fabulous food and tropical drinks, and unique history and culture. Most of the hotels…
Broad Hint
Leslie CarboneAfter my misspent youth as a wage worker, I’m having so much more fun as a blogger, helping other discerning…
Next Clue
Leslie CarboneAfter my misspent youth as a wage worker, I’m having so much more fun as a blogger, helping other discerning…
Italy
Whether one has seen many places or few, whether one has read many books or few, Italy confounds. The peninsula is a…