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I’ve been on some long-haul journeys, but four flights spanning four countries in a day, along with missing two connecting … Continue reading Can you believe it? A hotel late night dinner that’s terrific: Poland’s Novotel Wroclaw Centrum
A brief history of Wroclaw, Poland: you may as well pronounce it “Vratslav”, because it is and because Vratislav founded … Continue reading A fancy traditional lunch in Wroclaw, Poland: Pod Fredra restaurant
The Brits took the Dutch spirit genever and made it their own: gin. Now, the British gift shop Root7 has … Continue reading Create and sip gin drinks elegantly this holiday season: G&Tea cocktail set by Root7 (with recipes)
After a long-haul flight — and I had been in four countries in one day — I usually awake famished. … Continue reading A Polish breakfast buffet! Novotel Wroclaw Centrum Hotel
One of Reykjavik’s landmarks is the super cool — figuratively and literally, with its ice caves — Perlan museum. With … Continue reading Admiring the wonders of Iceland at Út í Bláinn restaurant, at the top of the Perlan
It had been a cold, sleeting day and night in Reykjavik. I just wanted a nice dinner for myself, by … Continue reading Gourmet Nordic early Christmas dinner at Reykjavik, Iceland’s Satt restaurant
Ha ha ha! This article is forcing me to haul out Character Map, to revive letters that English abandoned after … Continue reading The fresh bounty of Iceland: Reykjavik’s Sjávargrillið (Seafood Grill)
After a lengthy transatlantic flight — but before check-in — I’ve always advocated heading to the hotel spa for whatever … Continue reading Work out your jet lag (and everything else) at Reykjavik, Iceland’s Natura Spa
A couple of trips to Reykjavik previously, I was able to piece together my first two words in Icelandic. I … Continue reading Bucket list destination: Reykjavik, Iceland’s Humarhusid (The Lobster House)
European hotels are known for their breakfast buffets, but Satt at Reykjavik’s Hotel Natura takes things to a different level, … Continue reading Icelandic breakfast buffet at Hotel Natura’s Satt restaurant
During the busy holiday season, who has the time or even inclination to make one of those old-fashioned punches? I … Continue reading Easy party drink for the holidays: Bacana Sangria
Icelandair is Iceland’s national airline. Not only can you fly there from several US cities as an ultimate destination, but … Continue reading First class like a Viking! Icelandair’s Saga Lounge
The folks at Root7 — who curate the coolest drink and barware — is now creating their own treasures for … Continue reading The coolest way to drink cold water: The Chameleon
Did you ever ask your grandma to make some favorite, insanely difficult to create dessert for special occasions? Maybe it … Continue reading One of America’s unsung beverage gems: the ice wines of the Finger Lakes
I visited my writer friend, Carol Stigger, in North Myrtle Beach shortly after Hurricane Florence. I didn’t know what to … Continue reading Tasty and authentic German home cookin’ in North Myrtle Beach, SC: Horst Gasthaus
Whether you’re a guy or a guy, a young person with raging hormones or older with stress and pollution ravaged … Continue reading Adopt a new skincare routine with physician-created GR8/SKN
Whether your personal interests tend to art, crafts, history, science or industry, you’ll find the Corning Museum of Glass a … Continue reading A microcosm of everything beautiful ever made in the world: Corning, NY’s Corning Museum of Glass
November 1 and 2 are coming up really fast. I’ve been reading about Day of the Little Angels and Day … Continue reading Celebrate Day of the Little Angels, Day of the Dead and Fall with Hornitos tequila (recipe)
Sometimes, “the perfect storm” is actually perfect. On my birthday, a storm slammed the East Coast, grounding planes out of … Continue reading Chic drinking, dining in small-town Corning, NY: The Cellar
You’re dizzyingly busy, tired, can’t leave the house, don’t want to order in. You want something great to eat that’s … Continue reading Delicious, nutritious to keep on hand: Tribali Foods Mini Sliders
There are times when you want a light, nourishing lunch with the utmost tastiness. As it turns out, it was … Continue reading Nostalgic charm and a good lunch in the Finger Lakes: Old World Cafe and Ice Cream
Before heading to New York’s Finger Lakes region, do as my mom always advises: “Save your pennies!” The shops are … Continue reading Get YOUR Marco Polo on: fabulous shopping in New York’s Finger Lakes
Do you ever travel somewhere and quietly start asking locals where they’re going for dinner this week? If a restaurant … Continue reading Eat and soak in the beauty like you live here: the Finger Lakes’ Snug Harbor
The Finger Lakes region of New York was the site of a lot of firsts and bests in the transportation … Continue reading Things that go vroom! in the Finger Lakes
It’s an undeniable truth that going against the tide — and sometimes, doing the right thing requires just that — … Continue reading Wine, burgers, art and a lesson in fierce perseverance: Finger Lake’s Bully Hill Vineyards
When Pleasant Valley Wine Company was founded in 1860, our country was a very different place. Founded not even “four … Continue reading The heritage of Pleasant Valley Wine Co.: Taylor, Great Western and all of America!
Sitting in the screened-in back porch of Stonecat Cafe’ in New York’s Finger Lakes, you can see the whole valley … Continue reading Gourmet localvore cuisine of the Finger Lakes: Stonecat Cafe’
It’s a funny thing that you wouldn’t guess: New York’s Finger Lakes region loves their barbeque! Everywhere you go — … Continue reading The hottest ‘que joint in the Finger Lakes: Nickel’s Pit BBQ
Our scent is our most ancient, primitive tool of attraction. It’s important to smell good, special, unique. Quite frankly, you’re … Continue reading The intellectual’s sexy French fragrance line: Fleur de Point
Do you somehow believe that if you head out to the country while traveling — maybe alone — there might … Continue reading Suds ‘n’ socializing like at an English pub: Seneca Lake Brewing and The Beerocracy
No matter how cool a store or restaurant you go to in town, there’s always a filter. The store has … Continue reading Artisan cheese straight from the source in NY’s Finger Lakes: Sunset View Creamery
When you’re alone and out of town, are you sometimes a little intimidated eat at the hot place in town? … Continue reading Where the “cool kids” gather to nosh and sip: Corning, NY’s Hand + Foot
A few years ago, several family members behind the Golden Age Cheese company in the Finger Lakes region of New … Continue reading Cheese lovers in the Finger Lakes are right when they say Cugini Cafe’: Eat.Drink.Shop.Learn.
I’ll admit it: I’m a little different from most travelers, even most travel writers. I always want to know the … Continue reading Like stepping back in time: Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes
It’s funny . . . some adults have stayed away from bakeries for years because of sugar. You probably think … Continue reading Sweetie, breakfast doesn’t have to be sweet at Corning, NY’s Poppleton Bakery
When you travel, do you ever have a moment when you just want to relax, take it down a notch, … Continue reading Eat well – like a local – in NY’s Finger Lakes region: Charlie’s Cafe’
When you’re traveling alone — maybe for business — sometimes, it can be hard to know where you could or … Continue reading The place locals in NY’s Finger Lakes hang out: Elmira’s Upstate Brewing Company
It’s not widely — or wasn’t, at any rate — known that I spent a fine month in Air Force … Continue reading Off we go, into the wild blue yonder: National Soaring Museum at Harris Hill, Elmira, NY
When traveling, it feels good to enjoy a clean, healthy repast. It gives you energy without feeling loggy. Turtle Leaf … Continue reading Light & healthy lunch before immersion in Mark Twain Country + Jewish heritage exhibit: Elmira, NY’s Turtle Leaf Cafe’
In all the classic movies about families and summer, there’s always the gorgeous scenery framing the center of the action … Continue reading All of your favorites in a stunning setting: Elmira, NY’s Hill Top Inn
On a quiet, elegant Edwardian residential street in Elmira, New York — where Mark Twain wrote his treasured books, in … Continue reading If you had a cool bar in a pretty home, it’d be Finger Lakes House
It’s a rough and tough world out there. Whether you’re feeling stress at work, with family, watching the news or … Continue reading Go for the gold! Geo glasses by Root7
I was very excited to attend Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s Buy Local Cookout, kicking off Buy Local Week here in … Continue reading Hey, Maryland! Take the Buy Local Challenge: July 21-29, 2018 (recipes here!) #BuyLocalCookout #BuyLocalChallenge
I am a Kentucky Colonel. Back when he was Governor, Paul Patton awarded me the Commonwealth’s highest honor for service … Continue reading The new way to cool off: Cherry Ale-8-One
Sometimes, it can be hard to get the perfect gift. What if you don’t know the person that well? What … Continue reading Get that Prosecco party going with Shimmer Bubbles Party Pack!
Call it “post Paleo”: it’s agriculture that built civilization and modern human strength. I’m a firm believer in heirloom produce … Continue reading Pereg’s cornucopia of ancient grains
Several years ago, I was a VIP media guest to watch Green Day induct Guns ‘n’ Roses into the Rock … Continue reading Drink coffee like a rock star! Green Day-founded Oakland Coffee
As one gets older, the type of products you used in the past to clear your complexion and body can … Continue reading Handcrafted in Vermont: Truly Clear anti-acne soap
On a dangerously rainy day across the Potomac in Berkeley Springs, WV, I found myself — as Johnny Cash sang … Continue reading You could happily spend half the day at Hancock, MD’s Buddy Lou’s Eats Drinks & Antiques!
In warm weather, there’s something just so festive about fresh seafood! Whether fried, broiled or steamed, the light, fresh flavor … Continue reading Start summer with the tastiest seafood: Costas Inn
After a long-haul flight — and in the past 2 weeks, I’ve flown into 5 countries! — I always wake … Continue reading A Polish breakfast buffet! Novotel Wroclaw Centrum Hotel
