I saw Italy’s enchanting Venice through a young Army soldier’s eyes when I visited the city for the first time in October 2019. My brother Terry lived in northern Italy for two years when he was stationed in the…
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Hillwood Museum: Celebrate the Holidays at Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Estate
Come home to Hillwood Estate & Museum for the holidays. For the last two years, this is what I have done since I discovered how the museum decorates Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post’s mansion. Come with me to see…
Trinity College, located in the heart of Dublin, is Ireland’s oldest university. It was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. The monarch wanted to create an institution in Ireland modeled after Oxford and Cambridge. The iconic university campus…
Italian leaf-peeping excursions are a favorite for me when I vacation in the autumn. Since my birthday falls on September 29, I usually try to book a getaway early in October. While every season promises some one-of-a-kind treat for…
There is a neighborhood in Washington DC which I nicknamed “The Miracle on A Street NE” in homage to the 20th Century Fox film called “A Miracle on 34th Street.” We all yearn to be part of those magical…
Cosmopolitan Prague is a proud peacock. There are those who want to dub her a replica. You will hear the term “Paris of the East” brandished about. Don’t listen to this talk. Prague is the real thing – no…
Mexico is a contradictory country, a land of contrasts—cosmopolitan cities and tiny towns. The list of its beach getaways is legendary. But what I need is a quiet escape, not nightlife. I want to bathe in the palm fronds…
When it’s cold and grey in January, I like to let my mind wander back to things to do in Bari, Italy. Walking the sea coast in Europe is #1. Eating fresh caught fish is #2. Exploring ancient streets…
