If the raw basement of the Vilnius KGB / Genocide Museum is a place that will hit you in the forehead with a 2×4, Paneriai is a place that lends itself more to quiet contemplation of man’s seemingly boundless capacity for evil.


If the raw basement of the Vilnius KGB / Genocide Museum is a place that will hit you in the forehead with a 2×4, Paneriai is a place that lends itself more to quiet contemplation of man’s seemingly boundless capacity for evil.

Each fall for the past several years, my work has taken me to Miami, where I’ve enjoyed horizontal rain in gale-force winds, Zika fumigation air raids, and plenty of good eats with good company.

This first of three posts on the region offers some (unrevolutionary but perhaps helpful) tips on where to set up camp, plus a Tulum – Cobá day trip that ends with you snorkeling among sea turtles.

Cedar shingles and lace curtains abound in this 18th century village, snuggled up against a perilous coastline.
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Friend’s question: We’re going to Istanbul in a few days. Any suggestions?
Yes, including a harem.

Friend’s question: My wife and I are taking our kids to Deer Valley for a weekend. It’s the first time we’ll be there outside of ski season. What do you recommend?
I recommend an itinerary heavy on adventure and memory-making.

At about a mile, it hardly seems worthy of being called a “tour,” but this route from the Pantheon to Trastevere provides glorious glimpses of some of the Eternal City’s best. Worst case, you’ll get some decent gelato.

Our visit to Munich’s BMW Welt has my buddy convinced that I am Beelzebub, intent on destroying him, body and soul alike. The feeling is mutual.
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In just a few short blocks, I get delighted and smitten by some very tasty treats, and manage to save room for a bit of actual food as well.

Buenos Aires doesn’t find itself on most travelers’ Top Five Must-Visit World Capitals lists. Once you get to know this enigmatic and ruggedly romantic capital, you’ll question their judgment.
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