Vlad Tepes ruled a portion of Romania from 1456-1462. His practice of executing enemies, peasants...
Author - Mark McElroy
A Favorite Photo from Detroit
My favorite photo from our trip to Detroit is this one, taken from the Canadian border. It captures...
Trying Coca-Cola for the First Time (Again)
In the photo above, my youngest nephew (Walter), my partner (Clyde), and my oldest nephew (Parks)...
The Pastries of Belem (Pasteis de Belem)
Guidebooks and locals agree: in Lisbon, the Thing You Must Do is have a pastel de nata — a...
Copper Creek Inn (Mt. Rainier, WA)
When lunch time came on our drive up to Mt. Rainier, we were at a bit of a loss. Due to...
Theo Chocolate Factory Tour (Seattle, WA)
What to do with a Friday afternoon in Seattle? Wheedle your way into the Theo Chocolate Factory...
Pizza Pi (Seattle)
Frankly? I prefer my pizza with a healthy pile of pork toppings. But when eating vegan, sausage and...
Review: Loews Hotel, Nashville, TN
While the staff is friendly and professional, the Loews Hotel Vanderbilt (Nashville) falls short of...
Paradise Comes at a Price
We’re in Oslo, Norway — our final port of call. This is as orderly and pristine a city...
Sticker Shock in Seaside Skagen
My favorite stop on our Scandinavian adventure — so far — is Skagen (pronounced...