Alpine Escape: Gmunden, Austria
At the end of a Danube cruise from Budapest to Linz, a free day on the itinerary reveals a surprising travel find. Welcome to Gmunden. Read More
Review: SaltBox, Whitefish, Montana
When I was directed toward a visit to the SaltBox during my springtime stay in Whitefish, Montana, I followed up with some questions. The SaltBox? Read More
No Pretentions: Hidden Moose Lodge, Whitefish, Montana
One naturally might expect a place voted the nation’s #1 ski hotel in consecutive years to be on the pretentious side. Not Hidden Moose Lodge. Read More
Quirky Quito: Cafe Cultura Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
Among Quito’s most captivating lodging selections is the former home of an aristocratic family that morphed into the French Embassy’s Center for Arts and Culture. Read More
Review: Brother Sebastian’s, Omaha, Nebraska
Among the most divisive questions one can ask in Omaha: “What’s the best steak house in town?” Most everyone expresses loyalty to an established favorite. Read More
Why Whitefish? Natural Appeal Beats Tourist Clutter
When I posted pictures to Facebook of my recent Montana adventures, a friend from high school left this comment: “I have to ask, why Whitefish? Read More
Product Review: Yuni Shower Sheets
The simple joys of a warm, cleansing shower often prove elusive. Circumstances can leave you wishing for just a few minutes of refreshment and relief. Read More
Great Travel Product Buy: Hire a Guide!
Don’t equate hiring a local guide with spending for an extravagant VIP tour. Many guides charge modest prices but offer the riches of your destination. Read More
Dream of Venice in Black and White: Celebrate the Off Season
When I learned about the release of Dream of Venice in Black and White (Bella Figura Publications, 2018), I simply had to leaf through its pages. Read More
Discovering the “World’s Only Drive-In Volcano”
The cynics (please count me as one) will roll their eyes when approached about a possible visit to a “Drive-In Volcano” in the Lesser Antilles. Read More