Favorite Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Palazzo Fani Mignanelli in Siena, Italy
In my article entitled “Travel to Siena, Tuscany, Italy” I wrote about a gem of a hotel that I stumbled upon during the winter in Siena, Italy, called the Hotel Palazzo Fani Mignanelli. My wife Laura & I found this hotel above a colorful flower shop. At 60 Euros ($85) per night, I honestly didn’t [Read More...]
Hotels: Kandahar Lodge – Whitefish, Montana
I first discovered this great upscale hotel on a summer business trip to Montana. My business partner and I were warmly greeted in the rustic, yet grand lobby. The rooms were cozy & spotless (which is important to me), the beds were comfortable, and the free breakfast was excellent (I really like freebies). And you [Read More...]
A Luxurious Night at The Hotel Roanoke
I love hotels! That’s why I’m very excited to give away a free night stay to one of America’s top historic luxury hotels, the Hotel Roanoke in Virginia. Please scroll to the bottom for the giveaway details. The moment I walked through the large front doors, I was struck by the hotel’s unique mixture of [Read More...]
Travel Destinations
15 Amazing Scottish Destinations (Part 3/3)
Part 3/3: 11. Oban Oban is a great place to clear your mind. Sit on the harbor and quietly watch the boats come and go. The main street of Oban offers some fun shopping and great eating. 12. Monty Python’s Doune Castle Have you ever watched the obnoxious cult classic movie, “Monty [Read More...]
Travel to Martha’s Vineyard
Quiz question…what do the following people have in common? James Taylor, David McCullough, John Belushi, Ulysses S. Grant, Carly Simon, Bill Clinton, The Kennedy family, and President Obama. They have all been residents or huge fans of Martha’s Vineyard. Now you can join this elite list! 7 years ago I started visiting the beautiful island [Read More...]
15 Amazing Scottish Destinations (Part 1/3)
Part 1/3: During the two years that I lived in Scotland (and on subsequent visits), I discovered some truly amazing places. I am often asked for advice on traveling around Scotland, and I recommend some places that are well known, but most are hidden treasures. If you want a quick snapshot, enjoy my 3-part article. [Read More...]
Recent Articles
$70 Giveaway: MamaDoo Foldable Playpen Mattress Topper
This $70 Giveaway is for a “MamaDoo Kids – Foldable Play Yard Mattress Topper.” (Choice of Blue or Pink …for playpen/pack and play). Please see the Giveaway details at the bottom of this review. Click Here to see the best deal that I found on this mattress pad. Because I love to travel with my kids, MamaDoo [Read More...]
Which Laptop to Buy? 5 Steps to Finding the Best Deal
Last week, while I was working from a beach house on Martha’s Vineyard, my laptop crashed 2 minutes before a scheduled conference call. Black screen. Reboot. Crashed again and again. Sound familiar? Which is the Best Laptop to Buy? My HP laptop had worked just fine for 5 years (a superb lifespan), but I was suddenly thrust [Read More...]
Josh’s World Photograph of the Week: Eiffel Tower’s Gazing Eye
I was dazzled as I watched the “Eye” of Paris’ Eiffel Tower swing 360 degrees around the horizon of France’s City of Lights. I couldn’t help but chuckle as I compared this scene with the tower in The Lord of the Rings. Yes, I usually have strange thoughts like this continually flow through my mind! [Read More...]
Favorite Recipes
Easy Homemade Italian Style Pizza
I love Pizza, and I hate Pizza. Huh? Pizza from most pizza joints makes me ill, but pizza made at home is one of my favorite foods. Can you relate? My brother-in-law, Stephen, put me on the path to making the ultimate pizza crust (thanks Stevo) and some Italian friends led me to discover the [Read More...]
Josh’s Homemade Spinach Pasta
Is there anything more impressive than being able to make your own colorful pasta? The answer is no, there is not. This healthy, yet tasty pasta recipe will draw hordes of admiring fans to your dinner table. You may even have a few people ask for your autograph. Cook Time: 5 min, Yield: about 1 [Read More...]
5 Devilishly Good Dessert Recipes
I’ve searched far and wide to bring you 5 devilishly good dessert recipes from the “baking bloggosphere”. I’d like to thank these fellow bloggers for their wonderful recipes! 1. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Devil’s Food Cake Cheesecake – The devil himself actually eats these. 2. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars – Like a candy apple in [Read More...]
World Travel Photo of the Week
Josh’s World Photograph of the Week: Florence, Italy
I took this photograph one cold winter evening in Florence, Italy. My wife and I walked along the river and stopped along a bridge to find this perfect view of the Ponte Vecchio bridge at sunset. If you’d love to see this photograph on your wall, purchase a canvas or framed print here:
Josh’s World Photograph of the Week: Angkor Wat Monks
This was one of my more enjoyable photographs to take. I couldn’t believe all these fascinating young monks were walking in front of the world-famous Angkor Wat temple right at sunset. Some of them appeared shy, but some of them seemed to enjoy the attention. If you’d love to see this photograph on your wall [Read More...]
Josh’s World Photograph of the Week: Norway Waterfall
I saw this incredible seen as I drove up a winding mountain road in the middle of Norway. I pulled off the shoulder as best I could, and spent nearly an hour photographing this clear mountain waterfall. I just couldn’t believe I was fortunate enough to witness such a beautiful scene! If you’d love [Read More...]
Josh’s World Photograph of the Week: Lofoten’s Turquoise Water
I was quite shocked to see turquoise blue water in such a far north climate as the Lofoten Islands of Norway. Just after composing and taking this photograph, my wife and I stretched out on the large rocks as the warm sun cut through the cool summer breezes. If you’d love to see this photograph [Read More...]
Cool Ideas & Tutorials
Gmail Tip: Show Only Unread Gmail Messages
Have you ever wanted to just show all your unread gmail messages at once, instead of having to click through all the hundreds of pages of your inbox? I just discovered a super-easy email tip that I just love! Just type “label: unread” into your gmail search box, and click “search mail”. That’s it! Your [Read More...]
The Art of Shaving – 10 Steps to the Perfect Shave
What is the latest trend in getting the perfect shave? Going back to the old school art of shaving! The Art of Shaving Shaving with a cartridge razor was always a terrible experience for me, and shaving with an electric razor was especially traumatic. Luckily, last year I discovered the art of shaving with a [Read More...]
Save Big Money with Free “PriceDrop” Firefox Add On
I’m saving $20 per month with this free Firefox Add on I want to share an amazing online money-saving tool that I recently discovered. I do most of my shopping on Amazon.com, but I get frustrated when prices go up on items that are on my shopping list. For example, I buy a lot of [Read More...]
How to Download Your Facebook Account
What if your Facebook account was hacked and you suddenly lost all your precious messages, friends, wall posts, and photos? I’ve had several friends experience this exact scenario, and all they could do was start a new account and try to remember who some of their friends were. They had to re-upload all their photos, [Read More...]
