Remembering Dave Creer
My beloved father-in-law passed away on April 22, 2020 with a few close family members at his bedside. Dave was an amazing man and had a huge impact on my life. Here are some thoughts I wrote down to share……
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Stockholm Sweden – 7 Loves and a disappointment
Just days before the world closed to with the coronavirus pandemic, I made a visit to Stockholm, Sweden where I discovered 7 things I loved about the city, and one disappointment. Stockholm is a terrific city (though during the winter…
Best Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. Mercedes or Porsche?
One city, two iconic car museums. I take you on a tour of both musuems and tell you which one I like best. These are two iconic “must see” museums – each of them took tens-of-millions of dollars to build.…
All Alone Inside St Basil’s Cathedral
A unique and remarkable experience for me on a recent trip to Russia as I found myself alone in the famous St. Basil’s cathedral (upper sanctuary) when a quartet started to sing. It’s not too often that you find yourself…
30+ Nativity Scenes from 30 Different Countries
In this video I showcase 30 different nativity scenes from my collection, each coming from 30 different countries. This collection has been a work in progress over the two decades as many of these nativities were picked up in Ecuador…
Havana, Cuba: 6 Things to Hate
A critical review of my time in Havana, Cuba featuring 6 Things I hated about Havana, Cuba and some tips and advice for those who might be traveling there next. See more previous video for 8 Things I loved about…
Havana, Cuba: 8 Things I Loved
I give a review of the 8 Things I loved most about visiting Havana, Cuba. There’s a lot to love about Cuba, from the architecture and artsy culture of Havana, to the ridiculously nice beaches on the northern Cuba coastline.…
Why I Hate Singapore Changi Airport… Serious!
Most people LOVE this place. Journalists can’t get enough of Singapore’s Changi Airport. But, as a business traveler this airport has some serious quirks that make it a place that I (gulp) hate to visit at times.
Authentic Philippines Lunch – Will I Like It?
Lunch with my business partner and friend in Manila, Philippines. Back in the Philippines for a business visit, I decide to take my business partner and friend out for lunch. One conditioin… it must be authentic Filipino food. Rey takes…
Hanoi Street Karaoke – karaoke đường phố hà nội
Checking out the awesome street karaoke scene in the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam. I came away impressed with the young singers on the streets of Vietnam’s capital city.
Halong Bay Vietnam – 15 Thing to Know Before You Go
Heading to Halong Bay, Vietnam. It’s one of the world’s most beautiful places, but there’s a few things to know before you pack your bags. In this video I review Halong Bay, Vietnam and tell you 15 things to know…
The Hermitage Museum – 5 Minute Review
A 5 minute tour of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The Worlds Most Beautiful Church is in Russia
It’s arguably the worlds most beautiful church, less popular than the more famous Saint Basils, but the beauty of this church is unbelievable, especially inside with the intricate mosiac murals.
Top 10 Turkish Street Food
Ranking the top Turkish Street Food in Istanbul
Istanbul for Dummies
Istanbul is a vibrant city that connects East and West. This video shows over a dozen famous attractions in Istanbul that can be reached by foot.
Hungry in Hungary? Tips for Budapest
Next time your hungry for some good food in Budapest, Hungary – you’ll know what to expect!
Iceland Ultimate Layover
The Ultimate layover is in Iceland on the way to (or from) Europe. I hit it hard and push myself to see the waterfalls and famous sites during my brief layover in this beautiful country.
Weekend in Berlin. 8 Loves. 1 Hate
Weekend in Berlin, I share some tips along with a few things I love and one thing I hate about the city of Berlin, Germany.
Lake Powell. 30 Things to Love. 3 Things to Hate!
Lake Powell Vacation with family and friends. There’s not much to hate about Lake Powell… but here’s 30 things to love and 3 things to hate.
Autobahn Road Trip to Lübeck Germany
Upgraded rental car and a meeting that finished early – all of this leads to a quick road trip from Hamburg to Lübeck, Germany.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 10 Things I Love. 3 Things I hate.
After making several visits to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in recent years, I finally make a video of 10 Things I love and 3 Things I hate about Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE.