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Travel News and Advice – July 15, 2026
Problems with Europe's new EES system. The new EES system in Europe has reportedly caused terrible delays, as visitors wait in line for so long that many have missed their connecting flights. As a result, some European airlines have asked the European Union to pause...
Barging in Burgundy: Cruising Through French Wine Country on a Floating Luxury Hotel
I have been fortunate enough on more than one occasion to be able to watch images of stunning landscapes on television while luxuriating in a bathtub, but I never imagined in my wildest dreams that this could happen in real life. That is, of course, until – amazingly...
Hotel Review: Rancho Naturalista Birdwatching Lodge, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Rancho Naturalista birdwatching lodge may not be exactly "luxury," but it's certainly close. My room on the property was lovely with a comfortable bed, plenty of space, and a nice en suite bathroom. I also woke up to a bat in my room one morning, but this is something...
Josefov or the Jewish Area of Prague, Czech Republic
The history of the Jews of Prague began in the 1st century, a time when Jews traveled as merchants in caravans throughout middle Europe, trading in both goods and slaves. By universal decree, Jews were prohibited from owning property, which severely limited their...
White Snake Projects Launches ‘Indigenous Stories,’ a New Augmented Reality Experience in Boston and Along the Freedom Trail
In time for America’s 250th anniversary since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, White Snake Projects (WSP) has announced INDIGENOUS STORIES: An AR Experience in Boston and Along the Freedom Trail, a self-guided augmented reality walking tour across...
Product Review: The Sound v2 Manta Sleep Mask
Manta Sleep recently sent me a complimentary SOUND v2 sleep mask to try out and report back to you. It's a soft and good looking mask with C-shaped eye cups that allow you to block out light 100%. It's fully adjustable so that the thin Bluetooth® speakers can be...
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Josefov or the Jewish Area of Prague, Czech Republic
The history of the Jews of Prague began in the 1st century, a time when Jews traveled as merchants in caravans throughout middle Europe, trading in both goods and slaves. By universal decree, Jews were prohibited from owning property, which severely limited their...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: Rancho Naturalista Birdwatching Lodge, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Rancho Naturalista birdwatching lodge may not be exactly "luxury," but it's certainly close. My room on the property was lovely with a comfortable bed, plenty of space, and a nice en suite bathroom. I also woke up to a bat in my room one morning, but this is something...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Panzano, Italy: Home of the Greatest Butcher in the World
If you are a confirmed carnivore like me, there is one town in Italy you absolutely have to visit! No… it’s not Rome or Venice or Florence or Milan or even Turin. The town is called Panzano and is a small medieval village surrounded by the Tuscan countryside in the...
Cruise & Sail
Barging in Burgundy: Cruising Through French Wine Country on a Floating Luxury Hotel
I have been fortunate enough on more than one occasion to be able to watch images of stunning landscapes on television while luxuriating in a bathtub, but I never imagined in my wildest dreams that this could happen in real life. That is, of course, until – amazingly...
Museums, Entertainment
Dance Review: Flamenco Dancer Olga Pericet’s ‘Baile Sonoro’
I fell in love with Flamenco in the late 1980s when I was introduced to the robust artistry of Maria Benitez and her company, Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco. It was with great excitement that I looked forward to her annual performance at the Joyce Theater in New York...
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Travel News and Advice – July 15, 2026
Problems with Europe's new EES system. The new EES system in Europe has reportedly caused terrible delays, as visitors wait in line for so long that many have missed their connecting flights. As a result, some European airlines have asked the European Union to pause...