I am still in awe of the fantastic ride I experienced, once I boarded the magic carpet of travel some 4 decades ago. Yes, it’s been a great ride full of memorable moments! [caption id="attachment_10108" align="aligncenter" width="300"] RIDING THE MAGIC CARPET OF TRAVEL[/caption] Thanks to my work...

Much has been written about “tourist traps”. They have often been labeled tacky, overcrowded, overpriced and a waste of time. True in some cases…false in others. However, some so-called “tourist traps” are worth the time or effort (and sometimes even the money) to view them. They...

In four decades of amazing travel, I have experienced much stuff. However, if I had to name only one lesson I’ve learned from all of the stuff that happens, that lesson would be… do it while you can. If I had told my grade school...

From extravagant Hollywood award-winners to Bollywood low-budget releases, movies entertain us and nourish our souls. Come along with me to see where some favorite movies were filmed, places where you can follow the stars to eat, drink, or sleep. Popcorn optional. RUSSIAN TEA ROOM: Where Tootsie...

Victor Hugo once stated: “Where the telescope ends, the microscope begins. Which of the two has the grander view?” I’ll leave it to you to decide what Victor Hugo meant. I’ve seen some pretty great views as I’ve traveled the world for four decades, but the...

JUNE WAS MADE FOR LOVE By Janet Steinberg “If a June night could talk”, proclaimed English philosopher Sir Bernard Williams, it would probably boast it invented romance.” From weddings to honeymoons, vow renewals to anniversaries, more and more couples are opting to celebrate their special day...

Honoring the Fallen: A Tale of Two Cemeteries by Janet Steinberg Around the end of May, if an elderly friend or relative asks what you are doing for Decoration Day, don’t be alarmed…it is not a sign of early-onset dementia. In the years following the Civil...

The Quintessential California Roadtrip by Janet Steinberg From castles to cable cars, big surf to Big Sur, the California Coastline is one of the world’s most celebrated coastlines, and the liberating drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco is one of the most spectacular drives in...