When Old Meets Van Gogh, You Get Arles and Avignon

The other day, I bought a shirt from H&M. After one wash, two buttons fell off and a seam ripped. I thought I could salvage … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: “Let Down Your Hair” at Victoria Beach

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Victoria Beach, Laguna Beach, CA Growing up in Orange County, I watched as Huntington Beach lost many of its wildlife, like starfish … Read the rest



Bats, Bat Poo and the Batu Caves…And a Cell Phone

  “What does your cell phone case say?” the girl next to me casually mentioned as bats screeched overhead. “Well…” I stumbled for words while … Read the rest



We LOIVE the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is home to some of the best wineries in the world. The weather makes the perfect conditions for wine-making. On top of … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: You Can Ring My Bell

This Wednesday’s Wonder: The Korean Bell of Friendship A long time ago, 1976 to be exact, on a playground known as the “world,” two people … Read the rest



On Eating Poop in Kuala Lumpur

“You wanna try some poop?” I asked the mister, getting a whiff of the foulest-smelling fruit on Earth. That fruit, not so endearingly referred to … Read the rest



Mont St. Michel: Our Jungle Gym

As a kid, I was downright scrawny. I had long, monkey-like arms, skinny legs and absolutely no upper body strength. I was almost always picked … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: La Cambe

This Wednesday’s Wonder: La Cambe, Normandy, France. Visiting the Normandy coast of France was one of the more somber moments on our trip in France. … Read the rest



Kuala Lumpur: It’s in Malaysia

  Our trip to Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore marked the third of four currently booked trips that round out our “Year of the Honeymoon.” You … Read the rest



Frank’s Travel Gear

Being a road warrior for my business, I realized the importance of time. Everything in life boils down to how much it costs hourly, daily, … Read the rest