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Nanjing Railway Station

A beggar stares down an American tourist at the Nanjing railway station

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● Bilbao, Spain: Guggenheim Was the Spark
Bilbao, Spain was rescued by the fantastic Guggenheim Museum that opened in 1997, putting this... Read more »
Published: July 18, 2019 - 11:32 am
Riding the Rails in Colorado
Riding the Rails across Colorado. A guide to the steam-powered and narrow guage railroad excursions... Read more »
Published: July 17, 2019 - 11:05 am
Saudi Arabia: Why I Loved Living There as a Woman
A European traveler lives for four months in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and finds it a... Read more »
Published: July 16, 2019 - 11:55 am
Paso Robles California is Full of Distilleries
Paso Robles CA is a distilleries hot spot. Industry cooperation and sustainable practices put a... Read more »
Published: July 15, 2019 - 11:50 am
Some Creative Ways to Figure Out Where You Want to Travel
Trying to choose where you want to vacation next can be difficult. Here are four... Read more »
Published: July 12, 2019 - 11:18 am
Cape May, New Jersey: An Immersive Experience
Cape May New Jersey is a classic beach town with Victorian houses and a great... Read more »
Published: July 12, 2019 - 9:36 am
Singapore: Tips on How to Enjoy This Remarkable City-State
Singapore. Tips on how to enjoy this exciting city-state that pulses with new giant buildings,... Read more »
Published: July 11, 2019 - 11:20 am
Driving in England: A Yank’s Perspective
Recommendations for knowing the rules of the road, staying calm, avoiding repair bills and expensive... Read more »
Published: July 10, 2019 - 10:47 am

ReadUpOnIt

Green River Festival 2019 Highlights
Green River Festival 2019, with a wide selection of artists I'd never heard of, who... Read more »
Published: July 15, 2019 - 6:19 pm
Green River Festival Preview: Jim’s Picks for 2019
Green River Festival 2019 preview. Jim Olsen, the producer of the festival, talks about three... Read more »
Published: June 25, 2019 - 5:59 pm
Sam’s Place Was Kinda Groovy, Back in ’67
The year was 1967. June 1967 to be exact, and down at Sam’s Place, all... Read more »
Published: June 22, 2019 - 5:04 pm
Trentino, in the Stunning Italian Alps
Trento and Trentino, Italy, an automonous province that was once a part of Austria, located... Read more »
Published: June 20, 2019 - 7:08 pm
John Henderson in Rome: His Adopted Home Town
John Henderson is a travel writer and world traveler who moved to Rome almost six... Read more »
Published: June 18, 2019 - 5:32 pm
Lazio is a Perfect Place to Test out a New Eco-Tour
In the company of a group of environmental consultants and staff members of parks around... Read more »
Published: June 12, 2019 - 5:46 am
Lazio, Italy: Touring Circeo National Park by Ebike
Lazio Italy. A bike ride through the Circeo National Park in this part of Italy... Read more »
Published: June 5, 2019 - 6:29 am
Two Weeks of Italy Adventures Ahead!
Departing tonight on a 15 day adventure in Italy, first to Circeo National Park, then... Read more »
Published: June 2, 2019 - 9:25 pm

PilotGirl

Don’t hold your breath, it’s another pedestrian walkway!
So, it’s hot and there’s an air quality alert in effect, today. To mom and... Read more »
Published: July 5, 2019 - 10:35 pm
Hotel TRYP: too cool for school
Chalkboards are fun, right? Every time I’m around one I want to scribble, doodle and... Read more »
Published: June 20, 2019 - 4:14 pm
Panoramic Views of Moscow
The word “big” just isn’t big enough to describe Moscow. In fact, very few words... Read more »
Published: May 20, 2019 - 9:28 pm
Carytown, Virginia: chockablock with great things!
Carytown Neighborhood Richmond, Virginia is known as the booze-infused capital of the country. With over... Read more »
Published: May 4, 2019 - 7:11 pm
Chasing dreams at the Penn Relays
May is National Running Month but it should be April. Not only did I compete... Read more »
Published: April 29, 2019 - 3:48 pm
History Lessons at Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve
We were so smitten with the newly-enhanced Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve on Saturday that we... Read more »
Published: March 25, 2019 - 4:54 pm
Solomon’s Castle: The Savior of Salvage
He was the DaVinci of Debris, the Rembrandt of Reclamation, the Wizard of Odds and Ends... Read more »
Published: March 19, 2019 - 12:25 am
Later gater, I’m in Florida for a few days!
This is the Real Florida that very few people experience or even know... Read more »
Published: March 15, 2019 - 2:55 am

Round World Photo

Bosphorus Bridge. Istanbul at Night.
The view from my room of the Bosphorus Bridge at night at the fabulous Raffles... Read more »
Published: May 23, 2019 - 8:33 pm
The Algonquin Hotel in New York City Review
Check out my new review of the fabulous Algonquin Hotel in NYC. The post The... Read more »
Published: March 27, 2019 - 3:17 pm
The Algonquin Hotel Blue Bar.
The Blue bar at the Algonquin Hotel in Times Square NYC was packed when we... Read more »
Published: February 1, 2019 - 2:40 pm
Mexico: Fly and Flop at Iberostar Cancun Star Prestige
Check out my story on Gonomad.com Fly and Flop at Iberostar Cancun Star Prestige The... Read more »
Published: January 13, 2019 - 5:10 pm
Bilbao Spain La Ribera Market. The Three Little Pigs
Spain is one my favorite food destinations. This is a shot of all things pork... Read more »
Published: December 17, 2018 - 5:35 pm
Happy Thanksgiving 2018
Happy Thanksgiving to all. The post Happy Thanksgiving 2018 appeared first on Round World Photo.... Read more »
Published: November 24, 2018 - 2:49 pm
Damariscotta Oyster Celebration
Check out my new story on the Damariscotta Oyster Celebration on Gonomad.com The post Damariscotta... Read more »
Published: October 5, 2018 - 11:45 am
Think Tank Photo Airport International V2.0 Review
During any given trip that I take for my photography work, I have many thousands... Read more »
Published: October 4, 2018 - 10:29 pm

Miles to Go

Put Something Silly in the World
Draw a crazy picture, Write a nutty poem, Sing a mumble-grumble song, Whistle through your... Read more »
Published: June 28, 2019 - 3:18 pm
Broken Symmetry in Bethel, CT
Part of the Greater Danbury area, Bethel has always been the quiet one. On the... Read more »
Published: May 2, 2019 - 7:19 pm
EverWonder Children’s Museum, Monsters and Robots
The first couple of years with a baby can often translate into less time and... Read more »
Published: April 1, 2019 - 6:51 pm
Video Thoughts on Boredom and Walking
New England weather doesn’t always lend itself to outdoor activities. We had the Polar Vortex,... Read more »
Published: February 27, 2019 - 2:26 pm
Pic(k) of the Week – New England Winter
The post Pic(k) of the Week – New England Winter appeared first on Miles to... Read more »
Published: February 18, 2019 - 12:53 am
The Year in Passing
I read somewhere that “while children deepen your emotional life, they shrink your outer world... Read more »
Published: December 30, 2018 - 3:36 am
Holiday Traditions – Some Old, Some New
How long do we have to do something until it becomes a tradition? I would... Read more »
Published: December 3, 2018 - 8:10 pm
Video Data in Advertising
Data is here to stay. Unlike Summer, which is gone. At least for this year,... Read more »
Published: September 15, 2018 - 4:00 pm

Miles to Go

Put Something Silly in the World
Draw a crazy picture, Write a nutty poem, Sing a mumble-grumble song, Whistle through your... Read more »
Published: June 28, 2019 - 3:18 pm
Broken Symmetry in Bethel, CT
Part of the Greater Danbury area, Bethel has always been the quiet one. On the... Read more »
Published: May 2, 2019 - 7:19 pm
EverWonder Children’s Museum, Monsters and Robots
The first couple of years with a baby can often translate into less time and... Read more »
Published: April 1, 2019 - 6:51 pm
Video Thoughts on Boredom and Walking
New England weather doesn’t always lend itself to outdoor activities. We had the Polar Vortex,... Read more »
Published: February 27, 2019 - 2:26 pm
Pic(k) of the Week – New England Winter
The post Pic(k) of the Week – New England Winter appeared first on Miles to... Read more »
Published: February 18, 2019 - 12:53 am
The Year in Passing
I read somewhere that “while children deepen your emotional life, they shrink your outer world... Read more »
Published: December 30, 2018 - 3:36 am
Holiday Traditions – Some Old, Some New
How long do we have to do something until it becomes a tradition? I would... Read more »
Published: December 3, 2018 - 8:10 pm
Video Data in Advertising
Data is here to stay. Unlike Summer, which is gone. At least for this year,... Read more »
Published: September 15, 2018 - 4:00 pm

Travel News Notes

Hotel Perks You Can’t Believe are Free!
Complimentary Hotel Amenities: Stay in these swanky hotels and get these amazing perks, for free... Read more »
Published: July 8, 2019 - 5:46 pm
Las Vegas Fun, all in One Great Big Pass!
ENJOY SIN CITY LIKE A ROCKSTAR WITH–THE REVAMPED LAS VEGAS PASS Visitors to Las Vegas... Read more »
Published: May 30, 2019 - 4:11 pm
A Private Rail Car Wisks You Through Southern Africa!
An Unbelievable Train Journey through Four Countries in Southern Africa One train journey – and... Read more »
Published: May 16, 2019 - 12:45 pm
Americans Aren’t Into Cuba Any More
Americans Interest in Cuba Declines, Even as Havana Celebrates its 500th Anniversary Cuba saw a... Read more »
Published: March 29, 2019 - 5:04 pm
Brazil Has a Gift for US Citizens!
Brazil Waives Entry Visa Requirements for US Citizens This new measure may generate up to... Read more »
Published: March 20, 2019 - 1:22 pm
FlixBus Launches Southern Network Across the South
Peter Greenberg once said that the most exciting transportation innovations are not coming from airlines–instead,... Read more »
Published: March 8, 2019 - 3:06 pm
‘Cadogan Nights’ Kicks off the Belmond Cadogan Hotel London
Belmond Cadogan Hotel opens as the brand’s flagship London property following a multi-million-dollar historic renovation.... Read more »
Published: March 5, 2019 - 10:56 pm
Tips on Safe Holiday Traveling from the CDC
While you’re packing up presents and planning celebrations, prepare for healthy holiday travel: 1. See a health care... Read more »
Published: December 11, 2018 - 6:08 pm

Running in Circles

Scattering Love
It has been four months, three weeks, and two days since our kids lost their... Read more »
Published: April 14, 2019 - 11:57 pm
Going Home
I just returned home from two weeks in the Dominican Republic, a country that helped... Read more »
Published: February 10, 2019 - 4:33 pm
Grief
I have been trying to muster up the ability to write a blog for quite... Read more »
Published: January 1, 2019 - 11:24 am
Gearing Up for Summer With Teens
I love summer. It is my favorite season, which likely comes as no surprise to... Read more »
Published: June 5, 2018 - 2:38 am
In The Trenches
Parenting is HARD. This is not a cliché. This is not a whining mommy blog... Read more »
Published: May 16, 2018 - 1:05 pm
Last Night in Cuba
It’s our last night in Cuba as I write this, and I really don’t know... Read more »
Published: April 23, 2018 - 2:57 pm
Saying Goodbye With Love and Hats
This weekend we laid my grandfather Nathaniel Harrison Hartshorne to rest. Our family gathered together... Read more »
Published: April 10, 2018 - 1:43 pm
The Ultimate Responsibility
Man, my kids have been giving me a run for my money lately. It's really... Read more »
Published: March 13, 2018 - 7:03 am