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This blog is about my travel experiences traveling the world for over 40 years.
Come-on Guys Get A Clue
2022-11-08 19:36
This year I went to COTA for my 8th Formula One race, all at different circuits. Every race is a different experience and all have been great except Austin. Let me list my concerns.My first… Read More
Stratford Upon Avon
2019-08-19 17:34
Park at Stratford Upon AvonToward the end of my week in England I was looking for a place to go after York and before the F1 race in Silverstone. I had a lot of options and decided to visit… Read More
York, England
2019-07-25 16:20
City GatesMain GateOn a recent trip to England I visited London, York and Stratford-Upon-Avon. They were all beautiful, rich with history and exciting. My favorite though was York which had… Read More
Yosemite 2019
2019-07-17 22:06
We again did our family trip to Yosemite this summer. For the last few years the falls have been incredible. This year Tioga Pass was still closed so there is still a lot of snow on the peak… Read More
Yosemite Valley Loop Trail
2019-06-19 15:40
If you are looking for a nice hike that isn't strenuous I would suggest the Valley Loop Trail in Yosemite Valley. The trail hugs the edge of the valley will take you by Mirror Lake, Yosemite… Read More
This Is A Great Year To Go To Yosemite
2019-06-18 20:39
I just got back from a camping trip to Yosemite Valley. If you have ever thought of going this is the year. In a normal year the falls start to dry up during the summer and by late summer th… Read More
What A Ski Season
2019-05-23 15:17
This week I went skiing at Squaw Valley. For the end of May I couldn't have picked a better day. Over the weekend the Sierra received a dusting of new powder and Monday was clear. The day st… Read More
Oenotri Italian Restaurant, Napa
2019-05-06 16:32
@Oenotri is an Italian restaurant located on First Street in downtown Napa. The food is Southern Italian style and is Michelin rated. We were lucky enough to eat there Saturday night with ou… Read More
2019-04-17 21:50
What a beautiful time of the year. This weekend we are looking at temps around 80 degrees. This is a perfect time to go up to the Sierra Foothill Wineries. From Sacramento you can get there… Read More
2019-03-25 14:42
Having just got back from an international trip I was reminded that I need to say something about an app offered by the US Government that will make entry into the US a lot easier.Mobile Pas… Read More
2019-03-11 16:45
Well, here we go again. The start of the F1 season is upon us with the Australian Grand Prix this weekend in Melbourne. Last year I was able to attend and have a lot of great memories Read More
2019-03-08 16:30
Chateau St JeanThis week we did a mid-week get-away to the Napa and Sonoma wine country.  Our son lives in Napa and it was a great opportunity to see him and enjoy the experience so spe… Read More
The CIA At Copia, Napa
2019-02-08 16:16
A fork made from forksWhile visiting Napa we went for drinks at the @ciacopia Culinary Institute of America at Copia in Napa. Here they have a restaurant, bar, store and they offer cooking c… Read More
Napa Valley - Auburge Du Soleil
2019-02-07 16:12
We went to Napa at the end of January to visit our son who recently moved there. He arrange wine tastings at a few wineries and on Sunday he made reservations at Auburge Du Soleil for b… Read More
F1 Announces Vietnam Grand Prix
2018-11-07 15:23
Today F1 announced that the Vietnam Grand Prix will be added to the schedule in 2020. It confirms Formula One's commitment to the Asia region. That means I now have a new destination to plan… Read More
Weather Causes Havoc In Liguria
2018-11-01 14:57
After the stormIt is hard to believe that in early September we were swimming in the Mediterranean on the Ligurian Coast. One week after we got back from Italy they were hit by a hail s… Read More
2018-10-31 15:25
To add onto yesterdays post, in the Fall the wineries have special events celebrating the harvest. You will find BBQs, grape stomping contests, arts and crafts, etc. You won't get this at ot… Read More
End Of Our Italy Vacation
2018-10-29 15:14
We were flying out of Milan which is less than an hour from Lake Como. We had a very early flight so I booked rooms at the Holiday Inn at the airport for the night before. What that did was… Read More
Lecco
2018-10-26 15:34
Sign with history of LeccoLecco is a city on the southeastern shore of Lake Como in northern Italy. It is about 31 miles from Milan which makes it a great place to end your Italian vacation… Read More
Hotel Villa Giulia, Valmadrera
2018-10-25 14:44
View from our terraceNow a little on accommodations at Lake Como. I like to stay on the Malgrate and Lecco part of the "Y". It has a quiet vibe with beautiful views. I have stayed at the Cla… Read More
Renting A Boat On Lake Como
2018-10-24 17:17
Used in Casino RoyalWe stayed in Lake Como for about three days and the second day we rented a boat. There are many ways to see Lake Como. You can drive to the many cities and towns around t… Read More
Lake Como
2018-10-23 14:43
View from our room.On a vacation like this I like to see as much as I can. We did a lot of walking and a lot of driving. So, at the end of the trip it is nice to relax so you don't feel exha… Read More
Montepulciano
2018-10-22 14:57
Leaving the Amalfi Coast we took two days to get to Lake Como. We decided to stay in Montepulciano for the night. The drive to Lake Como from Amalfi was about ten hours and Montepulciano was… Read More
The Emerald Grotto, Amalfi Coast
2018-10-17 14:37
Sometimes while traveling you stumble into the most amazing sites. We did this on our visit to the Amalfi Coast. On our stay in Atrani we had parked our car in a garage dug into the rock cli… Read More
Amalfi Coast
2018-10-16 14:29
View from our apartmentAfter Pompeii we drove to the Amalfi Coast. I don't mind driving in another country and most of the time the roads are as good or better than in the states. This drive… Read More
Pompeii
2018-10-15 16:23
Inside the visitor centerAfter Rome we drove down to see Pompeii. I always recommend buying tickets in advance for museums. I didn't take my own advice this time and the line was long to buy… Read More
More Sites From Our Rome Visit
2018-10-12 14:24
Our Rome trip was awesome. We were able to see most everything we wanted to see and was able to relax at a few cafes along the way. We saw the major sites like the Colosseum and the Vatican… Read More
The Vatican
2018-10-11 14:35
We spent our Saturday morning in Rome at the Vatican and St Peters. Once again, I want to suggest that buying your tickets online before your trip is the way to go. Otherwise you could be st… Read More
St Clement Basilica
2018-10-10 14:41
Entrance to the basilicaOn a recommendation from a family friend who now lives in Rome we went to see St Clement Basilica. The funny thing is it was about a block from where we were staying… Read More
Ad Hoc Restaurant, Rome
2018-10-09 14:26
From a recommendation by a friend we went to Ad Hoc in Rome for dinner on a Saturday night.  The restaurant offers a taste of Roman tradition and specializes in truffles. The address is… Read More
Italy 2018 - Rome
2018-10-08 14:25
We scored again with a great Airbnb in Rome. The location was perfect as we could see the Coliseum from the entrance to the building. From there we could walk to most places.The first day we… Read More
Borghese Gallery
2018-10-05 14:42
Rape of ProserpinaOn our trip to Rome I was able to go to my favorite museum and to see work of my favorite artist Bernini. My recommendation would be to go to the Borghese Gallery on your f… Read More
Airbnb Rome
2018-10-03 15:14
I wanted to give a shout-out to Airbnb. I already wrote about our amazing stay in Florence in the Ancient Tower. After Florence our next stop was Rome. I booked the Airbnb in Rome the same w… Read More
2018-10-02 15:21
Through Kate Gatena, who works for Kendall Jackson Wines, we were able to set up a private wine tasting at the Tenuta di Arcento Estate in Tuscany. On our way from Florence to Rome we stoppe… Read More
Italy 2018 - Florence
2018-10-01 14:59
View from rooftop terraceWe left Venice and drove to Florence. It's a very beautiful drive through Tuscany and we were in Florence by mid-afternoon. Driving in Italy is easy but driving in s… Read More
Italy 2018 - Venice
2018-09-28 14:32
After visiting the family on the Ligurian Coast we drove to Venice. The drive isn't bad and we were there early in the afternoon. We stayed at the Crown Plaza just outside Venice in Quarto d… Read More
Italy Trip 2018 - Monaco
2018-09-27 14:42
PalaceOur family lives just over an hour from Monaco by car. It is a very beautiful drive up the coast. When you are going to Monaco by car the drive isn't the issue, it's getting around the… Read More
Ligurian Coast - Italy
2018-09-26 18:17
One of the best kept secrets in Italy is the Ligurian Coast. It is situated on the Italian Riviera with beautiful beaches, small towns both on the coast and in the hills and many historical… Read More
Italy 2018 - Family
2018-09-25 14:42
One thing I value over anything else is family. I try to make it over to Europe as much as I can to visit my Danish and Italian relatives. I take pride in the fact that my children have also… Read More
Bistro Jeanty, Yountville
2018-09-05 14:55
I write this out of love for my favorite soup, favorite chef and fond memories of going to the wine country with my mom and dad.Years ago, too many that I want to remember, I happened to hav… Read More
Day Trip To Napa
2018-09-04 21:23
Last week we did a day trip to the Napa Wine Country. September and October are the best months to go to the Northern Coast as the rains haven't hit yet and heat in the valley doesn't pull t… Read More
SF Giants Game
2018-07-16 18:42
Last week I took my son and grandson to a SF Giants Game. AT&T Park is beautiful and the weather was perfect for a day game. We had seats in row 20 behind the Giants dugout.This was my g… Read More
Robert Plant At Harvey's Outdoor Arena
2018-06-25 15:09
Went to the Robert Plant concert at Harvey'a Outdoor Arena last weekend. Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters didn't disappoint. Robert put on a great show and the band are a very… Read More
Amador County Wineries
2018-06-22 14:54
If you are looking for something to do in the Sacramento area try the short trip up the hill to Amador County and visit the many wineries. What Amador County offers is a relaxing day of wine… Read More
Yosemite National Park
2018-06-19 20:23
View of Half Dome from Yosemite VillageI just came back from an annual trip to Yosemite, one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Every year, going back to when my mom started going a… Read More
Newcastle Australia
2018-06-01 15:53
Christ ChurchOne of my favorite stops on our cruise was Newcastle, Australia. We didn't have an excursion planned and decided to wing it in the city.Newcastle is a city on the east coast of… Read More
Airlie Beach, Australia
2018-05-22 17:28
Not everything goes as planned and this happened to be one of those times. On our stop at Airlie Beach we had an excursion planned to The Great Barrier Reef. The day we got there we were in… Read More
Australia Zoo
2018-05-16 17:06
They say timing is everything. Our first stop on the cruise was Brisbane and we decided to take an excursion to the Australia Zoo, owned by the Irwin family of Crocodile Hunter fame. Because… Read More
Cruising Australia
2018-05-10 16:37
After spending the first 5 days in Sydney, with a one day excursion to the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, we boarded our ship for an 8 night cruise up the east coast. Our ship was the R… Read More
Sydney Opera House
2018-05-03 16:22
The Four Seasons Hotel was in a great location and was within walking distance to the Sydney Opera House. In fact you could see it from Sue and Marks room. We had the hotel book us a tour an… Read More
Australian Grand Prix
2018-04-30 17:51
Every year I try and go to a F1 race in a different city. This year I had the opportunity to attend the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne. We had flown into Sydney the prior… Read More
2017-10-04 21:34
Once again, here is my yearly pitch for visiting the California Wine Country in October. First of all, Spring and Fall are the best times to visit. The crowds are smaller but more important… Read More
Belgium Grand Prix
2017-10-03 15:06
I have been going to a different Formula One race every year for quite a while. I know I could get to see more of the race at home with the camera and replay and commentary but you can't get… Read More
The Italian Riviera
2017-09-27 16:20
AlassioI've been to Nice and the French Riviera and I've also been up and down the Italian Riviera. I much prefer the Italian Riviera. The French Riviera has the mystic with the film festiva… Read More
The Italians Know How To Eat
2017-09-25 14:45
GorgonzolaParmesanI'm not a food critic but I know what I like. My relatives serve some of the best meals I have ever had. They always bring out cheese as one of their courses. I've had Parm… Read More
2017-09-22 18:14
I only found Verezzi because my mom's first cousin grew up there. It is very hard to find unless you know where you are going. I would suggest using an application such as Google Maps to mak… Read More
Church In Bardino Nuovo
2017-09-21 16:39
Sometimes you come across something absolutely beautiful in an unexpected place. For years I have been visiting my family in Bardino Nuovo and always wanted to go inside the church but it wa… Read More
Copenhagen Walking Tour
2017-09-20 15:42
While in Copenhagen this August I took my cousin Sandy and friends on a walking tour. We started at Rosenborg Castle with a self-guided tour of the castle and treasury (see prior post). From… Read More
Danish Open Faced Sandwiches
2017-09-19 17:16
If you want to try a typical Danish meal then try Smorrebrod, or open faced sandwiches. There are many combinations and ingredients to try. My favorite place, other than at the house with fa… Read More
Lolland, Denmark
2017-09-18 18:09
My family lives on Lolland, an island in Denmark about an hour and a half from Copenhagen and accessible by E47. If you continue from Lolland on E47 you will take a ferry to Puttgarden, Germ… Read More
Rosenborg Castle
2017-09-15 15:19
If you are in Copenhagen I would recommend going to Rosenborg Castle. You not only get a self guided tour of the castle but you also have access to the Treasury where the Crown Jewels are st… Read More
Kronborg Castle, Denmark
2017-09-13 15:06
I have been going to Denmark for years and I always like giving a tour of Copenhagen and the surrounding area to friends that have never been there before. This year I was able to meet my co… Read More
Bucharest
2017-09-12 14:24
In Romania my base was out of Bucharest. I had no idea what to expect there but it couldn't have turned out better. Your money goes a long way in Romania and hotels are inexpensive. You can… Read More
Brasov, Romania
2017-09-11 22:36
The third leg of my castle tour in Romania was the medieval city of Brasov. Brasov is located between Peles and Bran in Transylvania. The city is known for it's huge square and the Black Chu… Read More
Peles Castle Romania
2017-09-08 15:37
King Carol I and Peles CastleIn my post about Bran Castle I mentioned the tour I took was 12 hours long and included two castles. I actually found Peles Castle to be more interesting and one… Read More
Bran Castle Tour (Dracula's Castle)
2017-09-07 15:57
This September I checked another box off my bucket list and went to Romania to tour Bran Castle or Dracula's Castle.  I booked the tour from Bucharest City Tours which included Peles Ca… Read More
2017-08-07 21:05
El Dorado Beach, South Lake TahoeThis weekend I made a trip up to South Lake Tahoe. I have written many times about the huge amount of snow the Sierra received this year and now Lake Tahoe a… Read More
Locke, California And Al's Place
2017-05-04 16:34
This week my son and I had dinner at Al's Place also know as "Al The Wops" in Locke, California. Locke is a small town on the Sacramento River about 30 minutes south of Sacramento. The town… Read More
Amador Wine Country
2017-04-10 18:13
My favorite times of the year to visit the wine country are Spring and Fall. In the Spring the temperatures are warming up and the vines are starting to bud. It's not too hot or cold and gre… Read More
Lake Clementine Trail
2017-04-03 15:53
This weekend my son and I hiked up to Lake Clementine just outside of Auburn, California. The trail is 2.3 miles to the dam with a slight elevation change which made for a nice 5 mile hike… Read More
Pops Travel Guide, Disneyland
2017-03-29 14:22
In Front of CastleIt pays to go to Disneyland with someone who knows what they are doing. Last week my daughter and I went to Disneyland on Thursday. I thought midweek the crowds would be li… Read More
Beijing Airport Layover Great Wall Tour
2017-02-28 16:04
My son and I booked a trip to Japan with a layover in Beijing last spring. We had a 21 hour layover which had us landing a 6 pm in Beijing and leaving the next day at 3 pm. First thing I did… Read More
Crocs Casino And Resort Jaco, Costa Rica
2017-02-09 17:36
Another new place I checked out in Jaco was Crocs Casino Resort.  Crocs is located on the beach in Jaco and at the far northern end of the beach. They bill themselves as a Las Vegas sty… Read More
The Pizza Shop, Jaco Costa Rica
2017-02-08 15:44
Every time I come back to Jaco there is always something new to check out. On this trip I was turned onto a small open air pizza shop in the middle of town on the main street. The Pizza Shop… Read More
Denver's Sports Column Bar
2016-12-16 16:05
After skiing in Denver I spent one night in Denver before flying home. It was a Sunday night with a football game on so we wanted to go somewhere where we could grab something to eat, drink… Read More
2016-12-15 22:01
Travel with Pops: Vail Ski Weekend: Last weekend my son and I did a short weekend ski trip to Vail Colorado. We arrived Friday and checked into the Galatyn Lodge in the Vai Read More
Vail Ski Weekend
2016-12-15 21:59
Last weekend my son and I did a short weekend ski trip to Vail Colorado. We arrived Friday and checked into the Galatyn Lodge in the Vail Village. the Galatyn Lodge is in the village and a s… Read More
Airport Transit Hotels For A Long Layover
2016-10-21 15:28
Great Wall TourThis last trip to Japan I booked a flight with an intentional long layover in Beijing. The purpose was that my son had never been to mainland China before and I wanted him to… Read More
Japanese Grand Prix 2016
2016-10-17 14:56
Kevin and I were able to attend the Japanese Grand Prix this year in Suzuka, Japan. We are trying to go to a different race every year. This year it worked out as I was going to visit NEC on… Read More
Beautiful And Ancient Nikko, Japan
2016-10-14 14:29
I wanted to wait until I got back so I could spend more time writing about Nikko and the surrounding area.Nikko is a small city about 2 hours north of Tokyo, in the mountains, by train. It i… Read More
Beijing Airport Layover Tour
2016-10-13 15:03
Kevin and I with TonyTime to catch up on posts I didn't have time to write on the trip.Kevin and I had a 21 hour layover in Beijing this week. China Air gave us a transit hotel for the night… Read More
Last Day In China
2016-10-12 15:26
Yesterday was a great last day of the trip. When else can you say you walked on the Great Wall of China at 10 am and landed in San Francisco at 12:50 pm the same day?Kevin and I had a tour g… Read More
Tokyo Fish Market
2016-10-07 22:57
Tokyo Fish MarketToday we went to the world famous Tokyo Fish Market to have sushi for lunch. The best time to get there is around 2:30 AM for the tuna auction but never made it that early… Read More
Kyoto
2016-10-07 11:57
Kinkakuji Last night we flew from Tokyo to Nagoya. The flight was an easy 1 hour and our hotel is right on the bay with a water view.Our CarToday we got the rental car and drove from Na… Read More
Imperial Palace, Tokyo
2016-10-06 12:49
Kevin and I must have walked over 10 miles today. From the hotel we walked through Ginza and over to the Imperial Palace. The grounds are beautiful and there are tours inside but we missed o… Read More
One Crazy Night In Tokyo
2016-10-05 13:07
Last night Kevin and I had one of the most crazy nights we have ever had. I had heard about The Robot Restaurant before I booked it but I never expected it to be this cool. When you arr… Read More
Lunch In Tokyo
2016-10-05 12:10
Last post was about our nice dinner in a great Sushi restaurant. On the flip side we had a great lunch in Tokyo. Kevin and I found a restaurant dedicated entirely to the movie "Ted" Read More
Dinner In Tokyo
2016-10-04 22:39
Last night we went to the Ginza area to have dinner. Ginza is a area of Tokyo lined with some of the best names in shopping. It is mostly a long street lined on both sides with shops stretch… Read More
Best Beer In Tokyo
2016-10-04 06:26
Kevin and I found the best beer in Tokyo. Just outside the door to our room in the Villa Fontaine Hotel Shiadome is a room with vending machines. You can get a 16 oz beer or a can of whiskey… Read More
Mt. Fuji
2016-10-04 05:45
Today we rented a car in Tokyo and drove outside to Kofu and Mt. Fuji and back toTokyo. I don't know if I would recommend it unless you have someone with you to help. We were lucky to have 2… Read More
2016-10-03 21:57
Just a heads up to everyone. While in China Gmail was blocked and some Google apps were blocked as well. If you are using Gmail to contact anyone while in China have a second option Read More
1st Full Day, Beijing
2016-10-03 09:14
Kevin and I began our 1st full day in Beijing by going to the Forbidden City and The Temple of Heaven. We had no idea but it was also a national holiday, China National Day. There was securi… Read More
Beginning The China/Japan Adventure
2016-09-27 15:36
Friday my son Kevin and I leave for China and Japan. The purpose of the trip is the Japanese Grand Prix but we'll also be in Beijing and Tokyo seeing as much as possible. In previous posts I… Read More

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