I awoke Sunday morning to crisp, cool temperatures; the colors of the landscape full of burnt umber and orange, beckoning Judy and me out for a Fall morning walk. ‘Tis the season. As we tied our walking shoes and pulled-on some warmth, we also grabbed water and sunscreen, for this Autumn walk would not be… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season
Author: Greg Romano
Traveler, writer, historian, husband/lover/best friend.
Take a Walk!
A walk near the hotel yields a treasure trove of fun information.
The “Sounds” of Silence
An early morning walk yields a symphony of experiences.
Time Travel
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the concept of time travel and love movies like “Back to the Future” and “The Final Countdown” that explore what would happen if someone were to go back in time and mess with the potential future. But that’s not what this blog is all… Continue reading Time Travel
Analog Traveling in a Digital World
Sometimes, the best travel involves leaving the smartphone behind and trusting your instincts.
When Life Gives You Lemons…
Like a lot of travelers, I figured out a few years ago that the price of access to airport lounges is well worth the money. It shuts out some of the frustration and boredom with comfort and quiet and, often, a nice snack or drink to while away what could be a wait in uncomfortable… Continue reading When Life Gives You Lemons…
Q is for the Queen of Europe’s Rivers – Rollin’ on the River
(First in a multi-part series about our great European River Cruise Adventure from October 2018. We’re only posting now because as soon as we got BACK, we closed on our new home and dealt with moving most of our furnishings out west, the holidays, living out of two houses, etc. We know … excuses, excuses.… Continue reading Q is for the Queen of Europe’s Rivers – Rollin’ on the River
Night Flight
The moonlit landscape below is magnificent. Snow and mountain make dappled patterns in the moonlight. Desolation all around, except for the occasional ranch or small town sitting in a valley below.
The Lonesome Road*
It is a lonesome road, but in its starkness, there is beauty and serenity that can only be found when you avoid the beaten path.
There’s Something About a Train
There's something about a train ... I started a new routine this morning that involves commuting from a town 50 miles from my office in the Washington, DC metro area. On the well-appointed Virginia Railway Express train, I felt a bit like Don Draper or any other of the executives who made their way from… Continue reading There’s Something About a Train
The World A to Z 