Cuban street music brought tears
On the advice of a friend who had visited before, I brought a set of guitar strings to give away. They are among the many things that are difficult or very expensive...
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Figuring out Cuban money
Cuban money is confusing to say the least. You’ll exchange your U.S. dollars, probably at your hotel, since if ATM machines exist, I didn’t see any. You’ll get convertible pesos, worth about...
Rainy night seafood feast in Lisbon
I’d never been to Portugal but knew the Atlantic defined its western coast and the country was one of Europe’s wealthiest during the Age of Discovery. Early in our Iberian adventure...
Portuguese surprises
Portugal is one of the least visited of European countries, but its attractions are simply amazing. Some of them are chronicled in The News-Herald’s Feb. 8, 2015 Travel section, including the Chapel of Bones in...
Long haul flying strategies
Long haul flying strategies depend on being properly equipped. My most recent long trip was 30-some hours en route to Oahu with an outbound layover in San Francisco and a return layover...
Discover Croatia among its idyllic islands
An Adriatic voyage between Croatia’s Dubrovnik and Split is ideal aboard a small ship that can weave among the islands allowing passengers to disembark and explore. Only 60 of the 1,186 islands...
Portugal adventure includes Chapel of Bones, Night Sky stargazing spot
The Chapel of Bones in tucked away inside an ancient church in Evora. Portugal is one of the least visited of European countries, but its attractions are simply amazing. Some of them...
Previewing Pastina, Mentor, Ohio’s newest restaurant
The hottest new tables around are at Pastina, which opens Monday Feb. 9 in a stunning new space at 9354 Mentor Ave. I was among those invited for a soft opening...
Media viral vortex: shelf life of a story
My work has been sucked into a media viral vortex. When I met Lee Wachstetter aboard the Crystal Serenity in 2012 I was captivated with her story. She loves to dance, and...
Sometimes you need to step away
Sometimes you need to step away from the everyday to really examine life and how it’s being lived. That’s one of the most compelling things about travel as far as I’m concerned,...
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