Mellow Wanderer

Steve "Mellow Wanderer" Geiger is a retired broadcast news executive and EMMY Award winning producer, reporter, and writer. Steve is an avid traveler and writes about his various adventures and the places he visits.

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🌏 How Global Trade Shapes The Way We Wander

When you sip a cappuccino in Rome or buy a handmade trinket in Croatia, you’re not just engaging with a local culture — you’re riding the invisible currents of global trade. Most travelers don’t think about shipping lanes, tariffs, or currency flows when they pack their suitcase. But let me tell you, whether you’re strolling through the Champs-Élysées…

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How To Spend The Perfect 3 Days In Capri, Italy

My wife and I visited Capri, Italy, for a three-day weekend in mid-October, and it was nothing short of magnificent. We traveled by train from Rome to Naples, then took a ferry across the shimmering Gulf of Naples waters to Capri. The weather was spectacular—sunshine, blue skies, and mild temperatures all three days. Just perfect….

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Italy In Motion: Observing Life One Frame At A Time

Whenever I visit a place with stunning landscapes and cityscapes, I feel compelled to capture them in timelapse video. My camera of choice is the compact and easy-to-pack GoPro Hero. While widely known as an action camera for adventure sports, the GoPro is an incredibly versatile travel companion. Instead of lugging around a backpack full…

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Venice

Gondolas And Music Are Magical Venice Moments

One of the most romantic experiences on the planet is slowly cruising the narrow canals of ancient Venice, soaking in the spectacular atmosphere of everyday life, historic buildings, and monuments along the way. Gondoliers in their distinctive garb are abundant and ready to escort you on this expensive, yet quintessential journey—one you simply have to…

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