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Pearl Harbor: The Most Visited Site In Hawaii Isn’t What You’d Expect
The number one tourist destination in Hawaii isn’t a beach, a luau, or an active volcano. It’s Pearl Harbor—a U.S. military base and national memorial that honors the seamen, airmen, soldiers, and civilians who lost their lives in one of the most devastating attacks in modern warfare. On the morning of December 7, 1941, the…
I Don’t Fear Hurricanes—Unless They Mess With My Travel Plans
The first week of June is indelibly etched in my memory as a seasonal shift I always dread. While many celebrate the end of the school year and the start of summer vacations, my senses go on high alert: Good Lord, it’s hurricane season—again! Living in a coastal city on Florida’s west coast, I’m no stranger…
Showers To Flowers: Welcome May!
The old adage—”April showers bring May flowers”—doesn’t quite apply here in Central Florida. I sweat more than the scant rain we receive all month. Yet, despite the dryness, my garden bursts with color and life. Wildflowers flaunt vibrant coats of red, purple, yellow, orange, and white. Caterpillars munch on milkweed, fattening up before transforming into Monarchs, Giant Swallowtails, and…
🌏 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…
Up, Up, And Away To Italia!
So it begins. Mellow Wanderer sets out with his loving and beautiful companion, Mrs. Wanderer, for a seven week journey to the ancient city of Rome and places beyond. Our home base is near the historic area close to the Spanish Steps. (As seen in the above photo.) Stay tuned for some exciting adventures! Ciao,…