Travel Journal

Our World Traveling journalist, Mr. R.F. Burton got pretty real about Kiev in this little missive.  Open your mind and eyes and read on.....Kiev - Entertainment for Men!

R.F. Burton's third stop in a 60 country journey around the world.

Paris: It’s been called the city of lights, love, and romance by countless travelers who have experienced its magnificence, and while I can’t argue that it’s a magical place, at the end of the day, it’s still a city—crowded, inconvenient, and offline at the most inopportune times.

By RF Burton

So I am on a plane to Stockholm, which will be the second stop on a journey that will take me to almost 60 countries. You see, I recently got a job with a company that has offices around the world and part of my gig is to get to know them all. This is an exceptional opportunity that has its challenges, not the least of which is a lot of time away from family, yet I can’t help but believe this is one of those lifetime opportunities that you can’t pass up. I am looking forward to sharing the fun, non-business parts with you. So let's back up to my first stop - Mexico City.

By Ray Pearson

This stop: Landmark Inn & Fudge - Gems of the Upper Peninsula, Marquette, MI

Fragrant balsam forests, a virtual zoo of road-crossing wildlife, and majestic views of Lake Superior welcomed me to the Western half of the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan.

by Ray Pearson

This stop: The Peabody Hotel, Memphis, TN

Despite a few stumbles in its 142-year history, The Peabody is once again riding high as “The South’s Grand Hotel.” Grandeur, elegance and hospitality have been the hotel’s hallmarks since its opening in 1869. Three years after its unveiling, the hotel was the site of an 11-course venison feast to honor the visiting Grand Duke Alexis, son of Russia’s Czar Alexander II. Enthusiastic “Memphians (?)” called it “the social event of the century” and surely impressed the Grand Duke with their flawless brand of Southern hospitality. In the ensuing years, presidents, film and music stars, sports greats, and even The King (Elvis) himself, have also enjoyed The Peabody’s luxurious accommodations and venerable reputation.