There are places on this planet that somehow defy explanation. The individual elements may be great, but all together, they flow into something truly magical. We had one of those experiences on a recent trip to Las Vegas. I will begin by saying Las Vegas isn’t exactly our vibe. It’s like a theme park for … More The Italian American Club

Have you ever taken the time to be a tourist in your own town? So often, we haven’t actually done all of the things we would recommend to others, when they come in from out of town. There are so many things to do, all within an easy day trip of where we live. A … More Rollin’ on the River

MUST DO: Mr. Fogg’s Gin Parlour – make a reservation, it’s upstairs, above the pub. They do a great charcuterie board and their cocktails are superb Tower of London – book tickets online before you go. Their cafe is actually really good, and shockingly inexpensive. They do an excellent Victoria Sponge Victoria and Albert Museum … More LONDON SHORT LIST

Well, I am both behind and out of order here, but such is life. In July, Honey and I went to the land of his birth, for a very quick, whirlwind visit. He is decidedly a Somerset country boy, and has long despised London, so I was determined to show him another side of the … More An Ode to the London Taxi

Yes, I’m behind on updating here. Last November, it suddenly occurred to me that the youngest of the children hadn’t seen his English grandparents in four years. COVID, of course, has had the world locked down in a vise, and things were finally starting to loosen up. It was somewhat spur of the moment, booked … More Tea for Two, in Jolly Olde….

It has been busier, travel wise, for our family recently. Two trips to New York City, and one trip to London, all last fall and winter, have helped relieve some of the cabin fever I have experienced during the COVID period. We don’t have a great deal scheduled for this year, but the one we … More Schiphol & Spaghetti