I did a double-take when I saw this little buggy. I was walking out of my father's apartment, heading to my car rental, when I spotted it parked there with all the other cars and trucks. It has to be the smallest 4 wheel motorized...
One of the most popular travel activities in the United States is to go on a road trip. It makes economic sense for American residents to pack up their cars, load the kids and head off to a national park or to visit family. But the...
The city of Catania is on the south-east coast of Sicily and is known as the "Milan" of the south. Renowned for the its' architecture and Roman history, it's a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. On a recent trip there...
You have it in your hand! A magical pass that let's you transport yourself from one part of the country to another, or one country to a different continent in a matter of hours. Air travel is truly one of the greatest...
Probably not a seat you'd voluntarily want. Let's face it. Traveling by air is very safe. You're more likely to die from an allergic reaction, like to a bee sting, than from a plane crash. And by far the most important...
Being single means sometimes I travel alone. Generally speaking this means I have no one to share costs with—hotels, car rental and gas. But otherwise expenses such as airfare and restaurants are the same. One standout where...
July 5 was a big day for San Antonio, Texas and history lovers the world over when San Antonio Missions was officially designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The decision was announced at the annual UNESCO World Heritage committee meeting in...
This is a tale of one architect, one owner and two houses on the same foundation. It's also, because it's about Frank Lloyd Wright, a tale of a man who really liked to have his way, and resented it when his equally stubborn rich clients got...
Anybody remember those baby Canadian Geese that we featured in May 26. 2015's Picture of the Day called, " The Resilience of Life ". If not, here they are: I have a follow-up to that photo I thought you might find...
The good news: The Great Barrier Reef is no longer one of the most endangered World Heritage sites. The bad news: a number of World Heritage sites in the Middle East have been damaged or destroyed either by ISIS or general war damage.
Fill'er up, please! Kerosene-based fuels may soon give way to biofuel. Photo: Sascheporsche / Wikimedia Fuel has been a big issue for airlines, both in terms of cost, and in terms of greenhouse gases and carbon...
Ryanair, the leading low-cost air carrier in Europe has its hands full on labor issues these days.
Lisbon—a winner as the Greek crisis cuts into Greek vacation bookings One man's famine is turning into another man's feast. As tourist bookings for Greece stumble in the midst of the Euro crisis and uncertainty about supplies of money,...
The Galata Tower, built originally by Genoese in the 14th century as part of Constantinople's defenses survived the Ottoman conquest a century later and later served as a fire tower. Today, it includes an observation deck, a restaurant and nightclub.
The food is quite unique and tends to be inexpensive. Something I noticed immediately, especially as a vegetarian, is the large number of Italian food selections on most menus. Mind you, I am given English printed menus, so who knows what...