Friedenstein Palace in Gotha

Discovering Thuringia, Germany

Like to be at the center of things? Then travel to Thuringia. Located in the middle of Germany, the federal state of Thuringia is an attractive tourist destination with much to offer travelers of all ages. Although Thuringia is still better known to European tourists than to Americans, that’s about … Read more

Thompson Exterior and Entrance

Thompson Hotel, Chicago

Traveling frequently to Chicago for business, I seem to be forever in search of a hotel that pampers the business traveler and offers unique amenities on site so if free time arises I can kick back and enjoy my surroundings. I recently discovered that The Thompson Hotel fits the bill … Read more

Alyeska Mountain

Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, Alaska

Wilderness meets pampered luxury at Alaska’s four-star Hotel Alyeska. Ski runs overlook glaciers and powder reigns supreme. The mountain-top Seven Glaciers restaurant consistently receives Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence and a bounty of first-class amenities make this resort a go-to winter destination for those seeking adventure. Located just … Read more

Ramen By Mew

Ramen By Mew

New York is a tapestry of ever-changing places. Construction and build outs are literally everywhere (“Watch out for that crane”…), but many buildings manage to maintain a facade recognizable to long-time residents. Yet, even then change remains constant. And sometimes, that change comes in the form of delicious, cheap ramen. … Read more

Riding the Rails in Alaska

Some kids are suckers for trains.  I admit I was one of them.   At least once or twice a week a few of us “trainies” would head for the local tracks near the neighborhood and try to clock in the speeds as the shiny cars sped along a (now … Read more

Il Palio of Siena

Nothing compares to the thrill that can be experienced in Siena, Italy during summer. This ancient town located in central Tuscany dates back to the 14th century.  The fan-shaped Piazza del Campo, the town’s center square and a UNESCO World Heritage site, was used for activities such as jousting, boxing … Read more