Destinations
Washington DC & Old Town Alexandria Hotels and Restaurants
Where we stayed and where we ate while in Washington DC and Old Town Alexandria.
LA to DC by Train 2017-Part 2, Scenic Views, Chicago, and Stops Along the Way
Los Angeles, to Chicago, to Washington DC by train. Scenic views and stops along the way.
LA to DC by Train 2017-Part 1, On the Train
What it's like to spend 3 days in a sleeper compartment on a train from Los Angeles to Washington DC.
Pompeii and Herculaneum; Photos and Some Tips For Visiting the Ruins
Tips and highlights to visiting the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Staying in Pompeii; Hotel Forum Pompeii and Restaurante Add u’ Mimi
We did something not many people do when visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum; we stayed in the town of Pompeii itself.
Siena; Osteria da Trombicche and Sightseeing
The sign said "No Pizza, No Cappuccino, Si Miale, Si Vino".
Exploring Tuscany; Podere Il Casale Organic Farm
This place is what true "farm-to-table" is all about.
Exploring Tuscany; Máté Winery, Montalcino, and Montepulciano
Exploring the Tuscan towns of Montalcino, and Montepulciano