First published by The Journal Gazette When we aren’t aiming to be at a particular relaxing vacation spot, it can be easy to imagine what a relaxing vacation spot might look like. Maybe a hot sunny place with clear blue skies and a blue ocean that meets a flat sandy beach free of pebbles, rocks …
Asheville, North Carolina, seduces travelers with relaxation Read More »
First published by The Journal Gazette Many cities are still on life support after the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. I am happy to report that London is alive and well. There are long lines to ride the London Eye, Europe’s tallest observation wheel. There are crowds at historic sites. The hop-on, hop-off sightseeing buses are crowded. …
London a great place to visit for those traveling overseas for first time after pandemic Read More »
First published by The Journal Gazette I went on two short summertime trips to Put-In-Bay, Ohio, in a three-week period, and each experience was different. Put-In-Bay is a partygoers’ paradise during the summer weekends. I experienced it. I went to the Blue Marlin Bar and Grill, a poolside bar at the Put-In-Bay Resort. There was …
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First published by The Journal Gazette It was 3 a.m. on my first night in Stockholm in mid-June when I awoke to the sun shining through the curtains. I was warned that during the summer months in Sweden, the sun is almost always out. But that warning fell on deaf ears as I did not …
Sweden not on Fort Wayne traveler’s bucket list, but proved worth the trip Read More »
First published by The Journal Gazette As I walked around Lima, Peru, on a wintry July morning, right away I noticed the city embodies the tale of two cities. Along its coastline, beautiful neighborhoods have breathtaking ocean views, landscaped parks, police presence and pedestrian-friendly walkways. The luxury JM Marriott Hotel Lima and the famous Larcomar …
Lima, Peru, is a tale of two cities with tourism, poverty Read More »
First published by The Journal Gazette With all the places that I travel to, I arrive with an impression of how I think my visit will go. However, I often leave realizing how a bit blundering my initial impressions can be. I thought Peoria, Illinois, would be a dull city. I was wrong. Grand View …
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First published by The Journal Gazette Boasts great food, vibrant art, music, mega mansions My Miami vacation started on a Thursday afternoon when my foot hit the floor of the jet bridge at the Fort Lauderdale Airport, and the humidity hit my face like a warm cloth. I looked forward to the hotel pool and …
First published by The Journal Gazette Beauty, art, food are all found in ‘City Different’ I didn’t get the feeling that I was starting a long weekend Santa Fe, New Mexico, vacation until I was arriving into the Albuquerque airport. A few minutes before the plane landed, I looked out the window and the awe-inspiring …
First published by The Journal Gazette From 1791 into Cold War era, history recalled I enjoyed my vacation to Berlin even though in the middle of my stay the omicron variant surprised the world, leading to added coronavirus-related restrictions. Germany’s capital city has a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. There are over 150 museums, …
Though pricey, French capital worth a visit First published by The Journal Gazette I had high expectations when I visited Paris, and they were exceeded. As I took a river cruise down River Seine in the heart of Paris, almost everywhere I looked I could see beautiful monuments, museums or parks. As I walked the …
