Bern’s charms are blatantly obvious as I arrive in the Swiss capital, built as it is on top of a steep peninsula and nestled in the bend of the aquamarine Aare River – the characteristic color of glacier lakes. It’s almost picture perfect with narrow cobblestone streets framed by sandstone … Read more
It’s the stunned, awestruck expression on their faces that makes Tulip Fest first-timers stand out in the crowd. All around them masses of tulips planted in wide rows stretch across the landscape to either side, unspooling across the rolling fields in ribbons of color. As they gape, for a long … Read more
Even the most intrepid travelers worry about testing positive for COVID in a faraway land. Who among us wants to be quarantined or worse, hospitalized, thousands of miles from home? I don’t know about you, but when I’m sick, the only place I want to be is home. Introducing COVAC … Read more
Going on a road trip is not only one of the most exciting ways to see your country and its wonders, it’s now one of the safest ways to travel. While you might not be able to go abroad because of the pandemic, you can definitely embark on your own … Read more
A vinyl copy of Eric Clapton’s Layla is playing on the turntable and Boz Scaggs is up next. Then I think I’ll broaden my musical horizons and spin Eydie Gormé’s Latin-pop hits. It’s all part of a relaxing evening in my hotel room at Yours Truly D.C., one of two … Read more