Montezuma Castle

4 years ago

This well-preserved cliff dwelling in Arizona has nothing to do with the Aztec emperor, nor was it a castle. Earliest…

Who gets the aisle seat?

4 years ago

When you travel as a couple, you want to sit together on the plane. But, this creates a problem. Who…

Athens Music Walk of Fame

4 years ago

Athens Music Walk of Fame markers (photos: Brent Petersen) The Athens Music Walk of Fame is a relatively new addition…

Orecchiette & Broccoli Rabe (Vegan)

4 years ago

This is a very traditional dish from the Puglia region (the heel of the boot) in Italy. But, I put…

Makapu’u Point Lighthouse

4 years ago

The lighthouse wit h the most powerful lens in the United States was also used as the secret home for…

Wellington’s Pedestrian Crossing Signals

4 years ago

Green and red crossing signals (known in New Zealand as pedestrian crossing lanterns) in Wellington celebrate the city's history and…

Jury Duty vs. Root Canal

4 years ago

Some choices require analysis and deep thought. Others are a piece of cake. My first experience with jury duty When…

Rome’s Drinking Fountains

5 years ago

Rome has thousands of quirky drinking fountains called Nasoni to keep you hydrated during the hot summer. Nasoni origin story…

The R.E.M. Steeple

5 years ago

The site of R.E.M.'s first ever show is a church locals have fought hard to preserve. St. Mary's Steeple, Athens,…

A cheese from Sicily cooked three times

5 years ago

Tricotta takes Ricotta Cheese and cooks it a third time for a special Sicilian treat. Tricotta origin story Tricotta for…