Tokyo

Tokyo

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

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

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, 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

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

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…