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Hotel Review: The Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Japan
The legendary grande dame of Tokyo, Japan, The Imperial Hotel, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built as a low-rise building across the street from the park of the Imperial Palace, within walking distance of everything important in the city. The Imperial Hotel...
From Neon Boneyard to Omega Mart: Las Vegas At Its Weirdest Best
Where Vintage Neon Meets Modern Magic I’ve been to Las Vegas more times than I can count, but this trip wasn’t about chasing the familiar. It was about rediscovering the city - peeling back the neon, nostalgia, and nonstop noise to find the places and experiences that...
Travel News and Advice – September 15, 2026
Hurricane Lowell. At least two people are dead in Hawaii after Hurricane Lowell hit, and there has been significant damage, especially on the island of Kauai. Amazon cargo plane crashes in Miami. Five people died and five more were injured when an Amazon cargo plane...
Photo Essay: Dresden, Germany
Dresden is the capital city of Saxony in Germany. Situated on the River Elbe, it's famous for its Baroque and Rococo architecture. Unfortunately, most of the original buildings were destroyed during World War II, but they have been carefully reconstructed to look as...
The Castles of Saxony, Germany
Saxony is a region in Eastern Germany that borders Poland and the Czech Republic, and it has no shortage of extraordinary castles and palaces. Meanwhile, read my story on Dresden's most luxurious hotel, and see my photo essay of Dresden, which is the capital of...
Our Pledge Against AI Slop
Christopher Elliott reported this week that AI (artificial intelligence) bots are now being used to post fake 5-star hotel reviews, and some properties are even using AI to create fake photos of the exterior and interior of their hotels. So beware! I have also read...
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From Neon Boneyard to Omega Mart: Las Vegas At Its Weirdest Best
Where Vintage Neon Meets Modern Magic I’ve been to Las Vegas more times than I can count, but this trip wasn’t about chasing the familiar. It was about rediscovering the city - peeling back the neon, nostalgia, and nonstop noise to find the places and experiences that...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: The Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Japan
The legendary grande dame of Tokyo, Japan, The Imperial Hotel, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built as a low-rise building across the street from the park of the Imperial Palace, within walking distance of everything important in the city. The Imperial Hotel...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Solar dos Nunes Restaurant, Lisbon, Portugal
Whenever I travel to a foreign city, I try to unearth a new restaurant that serves good, fresh, fairly traditional food. Ethnic cooking is one of my passions, and I love to indulge at every opportunity. The awards wall at Solar does Nunes. Photo by Manos Angelakis....
Cruise & Sail
Cruising Caledonia: Discover the Beauty and Spirit of Scotland Aboard European Waterways’ Scottish Highlander Barge
A leisurely canal cruise on European Waterways’ luxury barge The Scottish Highlander is the ideal way to explore northern Scotland’s scenic Great Glen and famed Loch Ness Following our unforgettable first inland waterway cruise in France aboard the luxury floating...
Museums, Entertainment
Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad
While in Sedona, Arizona in July, I decided to try out the nearby Verde Canyon Railroad trip. Less than a half hour drive from Sedona and less than a 10-minute drive from Cottonwood, the train's hacienda-style depot complex includes an outdoor bar that sells both...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News and Advice – September 15, 2026
Hurricane Lowell. At least two people are dead in Hawaii after Hurricane Lowell hit, and there has been significant damage, especially on the island of Kauai. Amazon cargo plane crashes in Miami. Five people died and five more were injured when an Amazon cargo plane...