The great Kantō plain, the largest swath of flat arable land on the Japanese archipelago, is home to Tokyo. A cacophony of concrete and glass…
Sacred Mountains of Honshu
My trip to Japan started with a brief respite in Tokyo before heading north to explore the Sacred Mountains and experience the local Ryokans and…
Glorious Food
Naples is the home of pizza. A Napoli pizza is a tasty but simple affair. A soft yeasted dough is spread with a tangy sauce…
Vesuvius, Pompeii & Naples
Vesuvius sits 5.5 miles east southeast of Naples and about 5 miles north west of Pompeii. The last time Vesuvius erupted was 1944. Today, 4 million…
Amalfi Coast
The majestic beauty of the Amalfi Coast has always been irresistible. Greek sailors admired the dramatic landscape, even imagining parts of the coastline as home…
Turkish Potpourri
Where did you get your Sheepskin? If you’re over 60, you may remember the expression “Getting a sheepskin”. This refers to getting a degree or…
Trains, Boats and Norwegian Potpourri
After some excellent hiking in Opdal we boarded an evening train and arrived in Trondheim at 9:30 PM. There was time and plenty of daylight,…