The first tip I’d have for anyone pondering a trip to Greece is this: GO TO GREECE!
The Spectacular Color of Alaska – A Post Dedicated to Me
This post is dedicated to me. You can read it if you want, but I didn’t write it for you.
On Life Without a Travel Guide Book
We got off the ferry in Rhodes, fought our way through immigration (amid a horde of Turks and Greeks who evidently didn’t understand how to queue) and emerged into Greece. I went to pull out my trusty Lonely Planet guidebook to review the map before […]
The Bell Bar – The World’s Best Bar
There are few things in this world better than drinking a beer or glass of wine at sunset, especially while on vacation. Known as a “sundowner,” people from cultures all around the world take part in this little ritual each day. But lets face it, […]
The Isle of Crete – A Photo Tour
If you could only visit one island in Greece, Crete would be the obvious choice. Heck, if you could only visit one island in the world, Crete would have to be at the top of the list.
Not All Sunsets Are Created Equal – A Sunset Rating System
One of the joys of nature and travel photography is watching sunsets in spectacular places.
6 Reasons I Am Proud to be An American When I Travel Overseas
“Did you experience any problems being an American?” This is one of the most common questions I get from people when returning from traveling overseas. The answer: absolutely not.
Colorful Symi in Black and White
Symi, Greece, is one of the most colorful, most photogenic places I’ve ever been. It is a small town of orange, yellow and white buildings accented with dark blue shudders and doors. The polychromatic, neoclassical buildings climb up steep, tawny hills. During our visit, we […]
Why I Love Traveling in the Middle East
“Did you experience any anti-Americanism?” “Was it dangerous?” “Did you eat your body weight in falafel?” These are common questions I get after traveling to the Middle East.
20 of My Best/Favorite Photos of 2013
I was all set to do a Top 2013 photos of 2013 post. I thought 2013 photos from 2013 had a nice ring to it, plus it would spare me the arduous task of narrowing down my favorite and best photos.
Photo Essay: The Mosques of Istanbul
The muezzin’s call to prayer always reminds me that I am someplace exotic. Well, that and camels. More than veiled women and squiggly writing, when I see camels and/or hear the call to prayer over the crackling speakers, I realize I am a long ways […]
Planet Bell 