Moving Our Stuff, Finding a Home for It All
Whenever I think about moving, I always think about the Seinfeld episode where Jerry befriends Keith Hernandez of the Mets, and is confronted with that age old dilemma…what’s the line about helping friends move? Jerry’s so flattered by being befriended by the famous athlete that he almost says yes. Then […]
Canada’s Primed for Tourism, and Booming in Many Places
It was a whirlwind of a trip down to New York city to meet a large group of tourism officials from Canada. Their goal was to network with journalists like me to pitch story ideas about the vast country. Our job was to visit as many as we could in […]
A Comedian in the Internet Lounge at Canada Media Marketplace
I am surrounded by friendly Canadians. Everywhere there is that familiar flat accent, that wonderfully sincere way of approaching writers like me. Today I’ll meet dozens of tourism board people who will regale me with story ideas…stories that they want us to publish on GoNOMAD Travel. It’s a great opportunity […]
When I Found the Soot Eater, I Didn’t Need a Chimney Sweep
I got a call from a telemarketer just after I’d washed my hands. He wanted to sell me a chimney sweep, but I’d just finished cleaning my chimney using a clever gadget I saw on TV. Really. We were watching the PBS show “This Old House,” and at the […]
Bluetooth Brings Ease to Many Things
It is time for the final four . It is the first time I’ve ever used a wireless keyboard, but boy….do I like it. I have the iPad tiled up against the wall, and the keyboard fits easily here in my easy chair. I think I know what my next […]
At the Lilac Inn, Amidst the Clawfoot Tubs and Four Poster Beds
We decided to take the scenic route to our destination, Brandon Vermont, so we headed west on Rte 2 through Williamstown. It’s that famous season they call Mud in this part of New England, no buds yet out on the trees, and in Florida Mass, lots of deep snow. Route […]
Did You Know You Needed to Get a Visa to Visit All of These Countries?
I remember last year when I got invited to India and needed to get a visa. It was a long and trying process, it involved sending in an application and then I was told by the Indian officials that they needed me to come to New York to explain to […]