Travel by the book, Part 2 — more literature that inspires travel

by | Mar 31, 2010

Here are another six books that have inspired me to travel of the years. Over the years, the one thing guaranteed to hold my attention most in a book is a vivid description of somewhere I want to visit, or better yet a vivid presentation that creates a desire to visit...

Elegy for an anniversary — 32 years with Ozark

by | Feb 23, 2010

A series of articles in which yet another pathetic cranky aging boomer tries to convince the world that things used to be better. Last week I celebrated what would have been my 32nd anniversary with Ozark Air Lines. Well, perhaps “celebrate” is too strong a word. No...

Heaven in Hanoi at the Sofitel Metropole

by | Nov 28, 2009

The The Metropole has always been the place to stay in Hanoi. Legends of the rich and famous, as well royalty, have made it their home. Located in the heart of Hanoi, it’s near the city’s Old Quarter. The hotel opened in 1901, although if the research is...