"The Devil in the White City," gives us two stories brilliantly told in one book that is tarnished by two stories brilliantly told. It's maddening. Either story would have made a book of its own, but … more
Pros: cheap, kinda roomy, easy luggage retrieval Cons: late, no amenities, small overhead compartments, satellite terminals The Bottom Line: American Eagle … more
This extremely well-written book takes us back to the Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, an event that appears to have dropped from sight in American history. It was quite an undertaking, with the … more
The Devil In The White City is a very interesting book. I knew nothing about the World Fair in Chicago in 1893, so I can honestly say I learned a lot. I found this to be a very entertaining book too. … more
Pros: Electronic check-in Cons: no leg room; things were breaking left and right; delayed This past weekend, I attended a conference in Bellingham, WA. … more
Pros: Electronic check-in Cons: no leg room; things were breaking left and right; delayed This past weekend, I attended a conference in Bellingham, WA. … more
Pros: We arrived safely; Beth was really nice; Better than Delta Cons: Late; bad food; rude service representatives; dumb flight attendants; no care for the customer … more
Pros: Lots to do; Many places to eat Cons: Expensive, Certain areas are unsafe I was born and raised on Long Island, about thirty miles outside of Manhattan. … more
Pros: Lots to do; Many places to eat Cons: Expensive, Certain areas are unsafe I was born and raised on Long Island, about thirty miles outside of Manhattan. … more
Pros: A really rather pretty town Cons: Snotty attitude spoils a lot of the pros Warning to the sensitive: rants and folk song lyrics appear below. … more
Pros: Excellent staff, usually low-stress travel, best frequent flyer programme going Cons: Need a small aeroport and small city to make it work, I think … more
Pros: Cute, distinctly foreign look, some unique shops and sights Cons: Cute, distinctly fake look, some expensive shops and sights Quotation time: … more
Pros: A pretty part of the world Cons: Utter uniformity of tourist areas I can't tell the difference. Honestly. I keep going to New Mexico, I like it, but … more
Pros: Inexpensive, relaxing, California beach town vibe Cons: No attractions, isolated-small-town vibe 'Here we are, Pismo Beach and all the clams you can … more