That’s a picture of me next to a five-foot diameter “lava bomb” on the side of Mt. Etna, a still-active volcano in Sicily I climbed last week. Here’s the story.

I’m just back from a couple of weeks on vacation in Greece, where the baffling alphabet didn’t keep us from having some great experiences — like these.

In every city where I’ve been a resident or visitor, one of the locals has told me, “No one here knows how to drive.” It’s usually not true — especially in Lisbon. Here’s why.

Our recent trip to Spain meant trying all sorts of delicious new foods, from Iberian ham to a different kind of grilled cheese. Oh yeah, we also learned a secret about paella and couldn’t stop eating a sweet treat.

More stories from our vacation in Spain and Portugal, including walking tours, art museums, the amazing efficiency of Global Entry, and a revelation about Twitter.

Here are some stories from our recent 10-day trip to three European cities we’d never visited before: Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon.

Being in Delaware for the weekend was a pleasure, but flying home took longer than if I’d headed for Europe. Here are some stories from the trip, including a stop at a Skee Ball arcade.

A few more stories from our trip to Utah to visit the astoundingly beautiful Canyonlands and Arches National Parks — and drink the best root beer I’ve ever had, too.