"We have doomed the Wolf not for what it is, but for what we have deliberately and mistakenly perceived it to be.. the mythologized epitome of a savage, ruthless killer.. which is, in reality no more than a reflexed image of ourself." - Farely Mowat
Read MoreI love bikes and always have. My first ride without training wheels around the age of 4 is a vivid memory. I felt like I was flying....
Read MoreDriving through the heart of Croatia to the capital city has an Eastern European feel. You will see large Communist era buildings mixed with old, beautiful roof lines and steeples...
Read MoreSitting alone on our deck overlooking the Adriatic in the early morning, I see boats of fishermen already crossing the sea in search of the day's catch. Zadar is a tranquil and beautiful.
Read MoreIn August, 2017, the alignment of celestial bodies, often referred to as a solar eclipse, appeared like a wavy streamer across North America...
Read MoreA road trip, especially a long one, is an adventure into the great unknown. With the car stocked with plenty of water, snacks, tunes and AAA maps, we headed north.....
Read MoreFor a few seconds close your eyes and imagine a magical setting complete with castle, moat, royalty, knights and palace intrigue. Marvelous does not begin to describe the natural beauty.
Read MoreIstria is like Napa Valley surrounded by blue Adriatic Sea water and sprinkled with olive groves, truffles and vineyards founded by a Greek hero.
Read MoreBetter an Illegal tyrant than a civil war - 2000 years ago Plutarch wrote these words describing the dilemma of Rome accepting Julius Caesar as dictator for life. Tito made himself President of Yugoslavia for life. Upon his death, Yugoslavia descended into civil war...
Read MoreDiocletian was the only Roman emperor to retire and his retirement palace was in Split. Imagine being the supreme ruler of the known world and walking away from absolute power.
Read MoreBarcelona is an urban jungle bursting at the seams. The mayor, Ada Colau, "the world's most powerful mayor" has declared war on tourists because of the negative impact on the local's quality of life.
Read MoreUsing words to describe Plitvicka Jezera or Plitvice National Park is absurd. The crystal clear water ebbs, flows, slides, slithers, crashes and falls as you wander mesmerized by the natural beauty and peace.
Read MoreTo get a real taste of Venice, spend 2 or 3 nights in the village and you will experience a magical place. Wake up early and walk the side streets and even the Rialto Bridge virtually alone.
Read MoreHvar is an island. The best way to reach Hvar is with a new and beautiful yacht. But lacking a yacht we opted for a ferry from departing from Split.
Read MoreThe adventure began at the car rental. Two young men began walking towards us with smiles and outstretched arms, Bruno and Antonio.
Read MoreAnnecy is called the "Venice of the Alps". Annecy is a beautiful small town nestled in the French Alps on a beautiful alpine lake with canals running through the village.
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