Americas
Chicago for the Ignorant Traveler: 9 Things to Do
I have been in Chicago numerous times through the years, all on the job and once on vacation — and always try to ignorantly plow forth and explore the town when work is done. I […]
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Europe
Dublin, Ireland for the Ignorant Traveler — 9 Things to Know & Do
Before you go to Dublin, Ireland, know this: The Vikings made it a major city in the 800’s due to its strategic location at the mouth of the River Liffey for trade between Scandinavia and […]
Where to Eat
Culinary Delicacies: “Shit on a Shingle” — Louise (Lulu) Brooks’ Favorite Dish
Louise Brooks — aka Lulu — was a country bumpkin from Kansas when she hit the NYC scene at age 15 as a Denishawn Dancer and later Ziegfeld Follies dancer — then in 1926 at age […]
Architecture & Design
Ignorant Guide to Googie Architecture
You have seen Googie architecture — you just don’t know it. Googie architecture is the futuristic, Jetsons-like architecture used for the facade and interior of many cafes, eateries, motels, gas stations, drive-in movies, and other […]
On the Road
Surfin’ USA — Most Famous Cars Used to Haul Surfboards (and Guitars)
Beach and surfboard culture exploded on the California coast of the 1950’s. The longboard became the surfboard of choice, and to haul it to the beach, young surfers bought used, cheap station wagons — typically […]
Europe
Chateau de Rochecotte in France — Medieval Castle Turned Into 4-Star Hotel
If you are going to France — especially Paris, France — then Henryk highly recommends the Chateau de Rochecotte — a Medieval Castle they have turned into a 4-Star hotel. It is 1.5 hours outside […]
Europe
The Celtic Manor Resort in Wales, UK
If you are going to Wales, staying at the Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales is highly recommended. If you have no plans on going to Wales — you should consider going to the Celtic […]
Architecture & Design
Ignorant Guide to the 11 Most Beautiful Train Stations in the US
Ode to a day when Train Travel ruled the world — its stations overfilled with people, smoking cigarettes. High ceilings were built — spectacularly high ceilings to dim the noise of so many people and […]
On the Road
You Can’t EAT Here! In the Middle of the Mojave Desert
“Ah, remember the nights we would linger over brandy at ‘EAT’?” writes DraperyFalls on Reddit. Well you can’t eat (or drink) anymore at EAT! Because it’s permanently Closed. The main photo of this article is one […]
Americas
Galveston, Oh Galveston! 10 Things to Do for the Ignorant Traveler
“Galveston, oh Galveston!” sang Glen Campbell, one of the great guitar players and singers in history. And a great actor in True Grit. Campbell was a “Session Musician” before he became famous — part of […]