by Doug | Feb 23, 2011 | Blog, Travel
Spring comes early in the south, and for us Northerners it’s a great getaway, even if just for a long weekend. In a matter of hours after I leave Cleveland, I can bound off a plane, drop my coat and enjoy going for a walk again. Last year this time, Savannah, Georgia...
by Doug | Jan 19, 2011 | Blog, Travel
Taking an incredibly long and dangerous journey is for most people, something to daydream about. Hiking through wild jungles, trying to communicate with unfriendly natives and avoiding crippling diseases is not an endeavor to be taken lightly. To plan it three or four...
by Doug | Jan 13, 2011 | Blog, Travel
Québec is a hard place to define. It’s a combination of so many facets. It’s a combination of French and English cultural influences, thriving in a decidedly North American setting. It’s a combination of Upper and Lower Town, separated by great...
by Doug | Jan 5, 2011 | Blog, Travel
See update 3-19-2024 at https://dougbardwell.com/db/2024/03/19/one-key-unlocks-it-all-longboat-key-redux-2024/ The holidays are over and many snowbirds will be looking to get out of the frigid climes. Everyone expects the people of Cleveland and Buffalo to start...
by Doug | Dec 7, 2010 | Blog, Travel
Cleveland is a long way from Hollywood, but it still shines on the silver screen in more than one film. But, this time of year, A Christmas Story is probably the one seen on as many screens as any other. Supposedly based in Indiana, the film was actually shot in...
by Doug | Dec 2, 2010 | Blog, Travel
One of the great features of books is the ability to take us mentally to places we’ve never visited. Add pictures, and we can see for ourselves what others experience in their unique neighborhoods. Add music, and now our senses begin to actually internalize the...
