Philippa and I arrived into Malpensa, the Milan Airport, on a Saturday afternoon.  Passport control went quickly and within an hour of landing, we were on…
Stockholm
Arriving into Stockholm by ferry is a serene experience.  The verdant shoreline gradually becomes more urban. The periodic colorful wooden homes transition to small communities. In…
Sámis and Swedes
Finlandâs capital, Helsinki, is a short ferry ride away from Tallinn. The ferry is a giant shopping arcade with several restaurants, a grocery store, bars…
Estonia
There is a beautiful short hike just past the border of Latvia. The bog is protected by raised walkways. It was alive with color and new…
The Baltics – Lithuania
Hill of Crosses
Tokyo
The great KantÅ 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…