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Travel writing about places near and far, mixing on-site photography with scholarly reflection
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View fullsize The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna in the grand plaza.. from the 16th century. The logo for Maserati cars comes from the tip of that trident! 🔱

What I’m reading,
Winter 2026:

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hotel

Glass Mastabas

December 01, 2024
Tags: cairo, ancient Egypt, tourism, hotel, development

The Coming Hotels

November 30, 2024
Tags: cairo, hotel, development, Egypt, airport

Standalone Quality

April 06, 2024
Tags: japan, hotel, view, mountains, recreation

Common Room

April 02, 2023
Tags: Northwoods, interior scene, hotel, resort, modernity, design, technology

The Lodge at Manitowish Waters

April 01, 2023
Tags: Northwoods, hotel, sign, brands, business

The Niagara Experience

January 14, 2023
Tags: niagara, city, tourism, hotel, google earth, class, casino

The Merchant's House

December 15, 2022
Tags: Egypt, guide, hotel, travel, port

A Clean Room for the Body

November 19, 2022
Tags: body, hotel, road, freeway, Midwest, travel, cars

Early Morning Lobby

November 03, 2022
Tags: dubai, hotel, metaverse, luxury, Christmas, design

An Infinity of Infinity Pools

October 31, 2022
Tags: dubai, hotel, ships, water, waterfront, luxury

Walking the Public Beach

October 29, 2022
Tags: dubai, beach, hotel, private space, public space, luxury

Selfies at the Burj al-Arab

October 29, 2022
Tags: dubai, wealth, luxury, hotel, selfie

Back to Wonder

October 06, 2022
Tags: dubai, architecture, wealth, residences, hotel, luxury, islands

The Future Atlantis

October 03, 2022
Tags: dubai, hotel, Christmas, wealth, climate change

The Fantasy at the End of the Palm

October 03, 2022
Tags: dubai, view, residences, wealth, private space, hotel, water, architecture
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