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Persimmons in Rovinj, Croatia

Croatia may not be wealthy in conventional terms, but it is rich in culture and its soil seems to effortlessly…

Yodimina

Spotted this sign painted on tiles in the town of Cadiz in Spain.  I guess it’s advertising a drink of…

Eataly’s Truffle Restaurant Il Tartufo, Chicago

Sequestered behind Eataly’s marketplace of gastronomic fantasy is the Land of Oz, Mecca, and the Super Bowl for flush foodies,…

Don’t Eat Your Hat

I don’t speak the language, but I think this sign says “Don’t eat your hat.” About the Author Brent Petersen…

The Market in Ortigia, Sicily

Just over the Ponte Santa Lucia is Mercato di Ortigia, the island’s outdoor market.  You’d expect to find the market…

Wild Orchids

Some wild orchids spotted in the Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Costa Rica. About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief…

High fashion in Puglia, Italy

On a trip to Puglia, Italy, I noticed how many of the men wore purple. I couldn’t pull it off,…

Santa Barbara, California

The bright sun made it impossible to take a picture of this harbor until I maneuvered to place a palm…

The Food Critic

After our first trip to Croatia, I was inspired to write my first novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press, 2015). One…

Graffiti in Berlin, Germany

There is a thriving underground art scene in Berlin. Here are some of my favorite pictures from our visit. About…