EDO TOGGLES AND MODELS
EDO IS the traditional name for Tokyo. The Edo period is also known as the Tokugawa Era, honoring Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of a clan that ruled Japan between … Continue reading
AN ARMCHAIR TOUR OF ARIZONA, THANKS TO THE COPPERSTATE 1000
A FRIEND who lives outside the U.S. asked me about the state of Arizona. She has never visited there, so I thought I would share some photos and memories of … Continue reading
WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS
“WE’LL ALWAYS have Paris” is more than a line from Casablanca. It’s an affirmation of civilization. Here are four recollections of the City of Light, from 1931, 1954, 1962 and … Continue reading
CURRYING FLAVOR, 1912
WE JUST enjoyed curried fish for dinner and this reminded me that India is not among the places I’ve visited. It’s easy to do some armchair travel, though, so I … Continue reading
L’ITALIE PITTORESQUE, 1905
A LOVE of old travel books is based on my oft-repeated belief that anything that was worthy of a visit at the time of publication, even if 100 years ago, … Continue reading
JEREZ, CADIZ, AND A BASELESS GLASS OF SHERRY
FORMULA 1 winter testing is big-time today, with guided tours for enthusiasts in March 2016 to the Spanish Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. In 1989 when I first attended one, things were … Continue reading
LOFTY LONDON—1930
“THE EYE of the Airman sees all—even the private terraces, lawns and walks in the secluded gardens of the King’s Palace.” This is true today, albeit from some altitude, for … Continue reading
I DON’T EVER GO THERE
LIKE MANY people, I reside on Main Street, Anytown, U.S.A. (You know the deal: My name is Occupant.) Though my life has been blessed with adventurous travel, there are other … Continue reading
FROM LITHUANIA, WITH LOVE
I HAVE been remiss in scant praise of my ancestral homeland, Lithuania. Alas, when I toured nearby during especially historic times (see “He’s Got a Lot of Balts”), the pesky Russkies … Continue reading
Wyoming Tales
I ENJOY when learning a little about something encourages one to discover a bit more. For example, I knew next to nothing about Wyoming until I randomly opened The WPA … Continue reading
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