The story of Northern Ireland is a tale of breathtaking natural beauty and convivial people woven into a singularly dark and bloody history.
Heartwrenching History and Breathtaking Beauty in Northern Ireland
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A Personal Epiphany on Route 66
As I sat in an alcohol-induced haze at the bar in the Mineshaft Tavern in Madrid NM, I realized that I had taken my own personal journey on the “highway of dreams” 44 years ago. 
On the “Mother Road” from Chicago to Oklahoma City
In his classic novel, “The Grapes of Wrath,” John Steinbeck called Route 66 the “Mother Road.” From our first few days on the road it is clearly that ….and much more.
Getting My Kicks on Route 66
We are in Chicago to begin a 12 day drive in a caravan of seven vehicles along Rt 66 with Two Lane America, my host for this trip, to the Santa Monica Pier, just two miles from our home.
Antarctica: “Why?” or “Wow!”
When I tell someone I’m going to Antarctica, I get one of two possible reactions — an incredulous, “why are you going,” or an enthusiastic, “wow, I always wanted to go.”
Somber Sarajevo
What’s special about Sarajevo can’t be captured by photos. I spent more time observing, conversing, and reflecting on Sarajevo’s past, present and future than I did taking photos. Sarajevo touched me more than any other destination I visited on this trip.
Split Personality
After three days in Dubrovnik we split for Split. (Sorry, its either alliterations or puns. Take your pick.)
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Dubrovnik From Two Perspectives
The polished marble streets and limestone walls of Dubrovnik’s old city sparkle in the sunshine. But the best way to view them is from atop the walls that circle the city and from Lokrum Island just a short boat ride away.
Zany Zagreb
Zany? Maybe not, but I couldn’t resist another alliteration. It could have been worse. How about Zarathustrian Zagreb? I have no idea what that means. I just like the sound of it.
Funky Florence
Well, maybe not so funky, but I like alliterations. Admittedly, this one was a stretch.