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Prague Day Trip: The Bone Church of Sedlec and Kutna Hora
Posted on May 6, 2013 | 2 Comments(See the full Sedlec Bone Church photo gallery) Many travelers know of a place in the Czech Republic called “The Bone Church.” While it is often said to be in... -
Istanbul: My Favorite City
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsPerched on two continents and built on layers of empires and history, Istanbul invites travelers to exploration. The city once known as Constantinople harbors a mystique that combines the traditions... -
The Dancing Cone: Turkish Ice Cream
Posted on February 8, 2013 | 6 CommentsIt’s not often in life that your dessert comes with a live performance. But in Turkey you should expect some delightful surprises. Just listen in the street for the occasional... -
Visiting the Dead Sea in Israel
Posted on November 2, 2012 | 3 CommentsMy friends and I pull over to the side of the road where a sign shows a single black line across its center: Sea Level. This is a real-life travel... -
Wisconsin’s Little Boundary Waters: Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
Posted on August 10, 2012 | 1 CommentI am looking down on a waxing pre-dawn moon, clear and unshimmering in the waters off the edge of this private island. I’m sharing some Northwoods time with old buddies... -
Chilling in Style in Milwaukee: The Iron Horse Hotel
Posted on July 16, 2012 | 2 CommentsWhen I first wrote about Milwaukee’s superb boutique property, the Iron Horse Hotel, the paint hadn’t even dried yet and contractors were still scurrying around preparing for the soft opening.... -
Vietnamese Puppetry: Just Add Water
Posted on June 6, 2012 | 3 CommentsA colorful, wooden fisherman, almost as big as his traditional Vietnamese fishing boat, sits in the bow with a fishing rod and a line dangling into the water. Suddenly, a... -
Photos from Venice
Posted on April 20, 2012 | 3 CommentsAfter a year in Reggio Calabria soaking up the culture of southern Italy, I had become a fan of the deep south. Nevertheless, Italy’s “beaten track” was beaten for a... -
My Favorite Hutong in Beijing: Nan Luo Gu Xiang
Posted on March 16, 2012 | 1 CommentI love my Beijing hutong. Oh, there are others, and this one is starting to show a bit too much polish and will likely become crazy busy when the new... -
Patagonia: A Cruise at the End of the World
Posted on March 5, 2012 | 2 Comments“It is scarcely possible to imagine anything more beautiful than the beryl-like blue of these glaciers, and especially as contrasted with the dead white of the upper expanse of snow.”... -
Hanging (and Eating) in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No CommentsAnn Arbor is for Foodies. If I had one phrase that captures my impressions of the place, that’d be it. I roll into Ann Arbor and my first stop is... -
Six Great Rock’n’Roll Destinations
Posted on January 27, 2012 | 5 CommentsI’ve been a music nut since before I was born. My mother claims she listened to the Beach Boys throughout the nine months she carried me. By the time I... -
Adventure Meets History in Thailand: The Death Railway
Posted on January 21, 2012 | 2 CommentsMountains and river valleys, picturesque waterfalls and caves, elephant rides and monkey shows — Kanchanaburi Province, just northwest of Bangkok, has plenty to offer daytrippers and long-travelers alike. But its... -
Join the Club: Wisconsin Supper Club Traditions
Posted on January 17, 2012 | 3 CommentsYou can find them along the backroads and byways of Wisconsin, tucked into the woods or at a county highway crossroads. Some are simple, some are classy in that “wear... -
Cappadocia, Turkey: In the Land of the Fairy Chimneys
Posted on December 7, 2011 | 4 CommentsI arrived at night so the landscape only revealed itself in the small glowing pockets of intermittent streetlights and the graceful sweep of headlights as the bus weaved along the...
