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…
After arriving in Rome and shaking off the jet lag, I wake up the next morning excited to explore the neighborhood my wife Susan and I will call home for the next seven weeks. Our rental apartment is in a charming, quiet area just a short walk from Piazza del Popolo. Our landlord lives in…
Amsterdam, the city where bicycles outnumber people, is once again setting the bar for urban cycling innovation. This time, it’s not just about the smooth canal-side rides or the picturesque routes through quaint neighborhoods. No, this story is about something even more extraordinary: the seamless blend of cutting-edge infrastructure that redefines what it means to…
You can’t go anywhere these days without running into a Starbucks. The coffeehouse is a global empire. Like the common cold, Starbucks’ popularity is a contagion that keeps spreading. They all virtually look the same, except one. You’d swear the original Seattle, Washington Starbucks is a knock-off. Let’s start with the obvious—the topless mermaid logo….
No place spells f-u-n more than Key West, Florida, especially during those hot, humid summer days when the pace slows to a crawl. You won’t find the crowds like you do during the cool winter and spring tourist seasons. What you will find is lower prices at hotels, resorts, and B&Bs. If you stay Monday-Friday…
