Before we even got to Prague, we knew that we needed to go to the Prague Castle. There it was outside our airplane window on our approach to the airport, sitting on top of a ridge overlooking the entire city. As we got out of our taxi at the hotel, there it was above us,… Continue reading Prague Part 2 – And now, for something completely different…
Author: Greg Romano
Traveler, writer, historian, husband/lover/best friend.
Prague – As Good as You Expect
Nearly two decades ago, an English girl I briefly dated suggested a trip to Prague would be a worthwhile adventure the next time I crossed “The Pond.” The relationship didn’t last, but the desire to visit Prague did. Its old world architecture and charm, bridges over the Vltava River…even the still sinister nature of its… Continue reading Prague – As Good as You Expect
2016: The Year of Staying Hungry
On a recent road trip, Judy and I were discussing our goals for 2016. We are strong believers in dreaming big and then making those dreams happen. Seeing the world from A to Z is a manifestation of a dream that Judy turned into reality. As we thought through our goals for 2016, both personally… Continue reading 2016: The Year of Staying Hungry
Distractions – Don’t Be a Target
Last night, as Judy and I were brainstorming an upcoming adventure, with the tragic events in Paris still fresh and news from Mali still unfolding, the subject of personal safety naturally came up. Travel can be risky, but it doesn’t need to be if you give a little thought to your trip and plan with… Continue reading Distractions – Don’t Be a Target
I’m No Poet, But…
I left my phone at home today. Oh, the delicious freedom! To look around, to ponder the faces, most strangers, but some familiar, my Metrorail companions. I wonder… Col. Beggs…Your lips move to some earbud voice, but no words are uttered. Are you singing? Or maybe practicing a language? I wonder… Mom, your five-year old… Continue reading I’m No Poet, But…
Seven Oaks for Seven Senses
About an hour outside Washington, D.C., is Seven Oaks Lavender Farm in the little town of Catlett, Va. Far enough away from the hubbub of the big city, but close enough to make it a day trip, Seven Oaks is a feast for the senses. After a week of heat and humidity and just a… Continue reading Seven Oaks for Seven Senses
Distractions – “Uber-iffic” Saturday
In German, “Über” is a preposition that means over, above or across and in popular abstracts it is sometimes used to mean superiority or excess. Here in the States, it is quickly becoming a verb, as in, “We’ll just Uber there.” In this regard, I’m talking about the popular car-sharing service. Based on superior experiences… Continue reading Distractions – “Uber-iffic” Saturday
Distractions – Lighten Up
I’m a freak. At least, compared to the “average” passengers around me on an American Airlines flight this morning from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Today, I’m actually burdened by carry-on baggage. Since this is a business trip, I wore slacks, shirt and blazer and packed an extra shirt, underwear, and minimal toiletries along with… Continue reading Distractions – Lighten Up
A Mid-Summer’s Night Stroll
Diversions come in all shapes and sizes. The key is to expect the unexpected and roll with it. This is a story about the best laid plans going awry and the fantastic result. Last year, I gathered a group together to celebrate Judy's birthday at Bobby McKey's, a dueling piano bar in National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Knowing that… Continue reading A Mid-Summer’s Night Stroll
Expect the Unexpected
Traveling off the beaten path sometimes means that you'll end up staying somewhere unexpected. In the last 12 months, Judy and I have spent about four or five unplanned nights in hotels. In one case, it was because we encountered ice covered roadways. It didn't make sense to put our lives in danger just to… Continue reading Expect the Unexpected
The World A to Z 