OAHU, HI — In Southern California where I live, movies, TV and porn seem to be everywhere, but with series like Hawaii Five O, Magnum P.I. , Lost and with many movies shot on location here, Hawaii has had it’s own film industry. The last time I visited in 2006 Read more
Amsterdam, NLD– I should have ordered a mild joint, but instead I chose the Moroccan hash. Since I can’t get this stuff at home and I’ve never tried hash or been to a coffee shop like the ones in Amsterdam. At these coffee shops you can purchase and smoke small Read more
Unlike modern Berlin, Munich is old, traditional Germany. You can fly here or take the train from Berlin, which is what I did. It’s very comfortable and only takes six hours. Never be late, because German trains almost always run on time. Once you get here it’s easy to get Read more
“It’s cold out here, ” I complained as I walked through the gates. “Actually it’s rather mild for November. It can get below 20 c here, ” replied Carlos, our half German, half Costa Rican guide. Carlos then began to recount a story of sadistic SS officers who on one of Read more
Berlin, DE– Germany seems to have a museum for everything. From great works of art to the history of its favorite snack curry wurst, you can find a museum for it. When I travel, I try to seek out that which is fun and unique, which was why I chose Read more
Berlin, DE — On November 9, 1989 the Berlin Wall fell. After more than 28 years, East Germans were reunited with their families in the west and the world was changed forever. I’ve joined thousands of people on the streets of Berlin to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall Read more
Los Angeles, CA–In January of 2012, I had the good fortune to dine with Andrew Zimmern, host of The Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods. Zimmern was in Southern California to film an episode of his show and do a benefit for The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. He not only hosted Read more
Banff, Alberta–If there is one thing you should do in Alberta– visit The Athabasca Glacier. The drive on the Icefields Parkway is considered one of the most scenic in the world. It’s an all day trip. You can drive it on your own, or book a tour with the excellent Read more
Cuzco, Peru — There are two ways to get to Machu Picchu. You can take a train and the tourist bus which is the easy way or you can spend four days trekking the Inca Trail through the Andes which is the hard way. Perhaps I drank too many pisco Read more
Montreal, QC — As I looked over the menu, the waitress tried to take my order in Cantonese. Since my knowledge of Cantonese is not fluent, I could not answer her. She then tried to take my order in French. Once again I could not answer her. Finally she spoke Read more