by Michael Hervey | Jan 16, 2019 | Adventure, Food, Fun Stuff, Travel
By H. Michael Hervey Ever since Huckleberry Finn floated down the Mississippi River on a raft circa 1884, people have enjoyed watching the world slowly slide by while on river cruise. Whether the shores offer views of antebellum mansions along Old Man River or grand...
by Michael Hervey | Jan 2, 2019 | Adventure, Food, Fun Stuff, Travel
Eventually, all roads lead to America because it has the best of everything, the worst of everything, and everything in between. People think America is the land of milk and honey and that all streets are paved with gold. I saw it on CNN so it must be true. Americans...
by Michael Hervey | Nov 28, 2018 | Adventure, Food
By H. Michael Hervey People the world over enjoy special food during national holidays, important events, and regular meals. While most of those weird foods are tolerable, some will raise the hair on the back of your neck. Literally. The Japanese, for example, cherish...
by Michael Hervey | Oct 31, 2018 | Retirement, Travel
By H. Michael Hervey You’ve come a long way baby! Like most Americans, you played by the rules, got the best education you could afford, worked hard for 40+ years, raised a family, and put your kids through college. Some of you had dangerous jobs in the police...
by Michael Hervey | Oct 24, 2018 | Adventure, Travel
Barcelona is the most sophisticated and cosmopolitan city in Spain. Second only to Paris for renowned art and celebrated food, many world-class travelers consider Barcelona the Crown Jewel of Europe. It’s certainly more of a hip, fun place than Paris or London and my...
by Diana Elarde | Sep 26, 2018 | Adventure, Risk Taking
A year ago on a very early Saturday morning, I found the motivation to join a friend in an RPM class at the local gym. For those not in the know (at one point myself included), RPM is the latest gym-speak for a spin or stationary-bike class. And for me, let’s say it...