Travel: Postcard from Ocala, Florida
I escaped the spring break crowds that overshadow many of Florida’s better-known destinations by visiting Ocala.

I escaped the spring break crowds that overshadow many of Florida’s better-known destinations by visiting Ocala.
Adams Cram, who died in 1942 at the age of 78, was one of the most prominent architects in the late 1800s and early 1900s. A practicing Episcopalian, most of his ecclesiastical works were designed for Anglicans, though he also did churches for other denominations.
As attractive as the brick Gothic revival former chapel is, the even older St. Augustine’s Church caught my eye. Carrying the highest designation for historic listed buildings in England, it’s widely considered one of the finest examples of perpendicular Gothic architecture.
It’s not too late to book a trip this spring, especially during the shoulder season after Easter.
Yes, Boulder is unabashedly on the political left. But Boulder has more to offer visitors than just its brand of politics, which admittedly isn’t anywhere near the spot I occupy on the left-right spectrum.
The Dordogne might just be the best-kept secret in France. The region, historically known as Perigord, is located in the southwest, not far from Bordeaux and its universally known wine country.
Like most cities in the Old World, Paris is best discovered by foot. Between all the museums, grand parks and iconic landmarks to say nothing of the omnipresent sidewalk cafes, it’s easy to walk 10 miles on any given day without much effort.
From an overlooked part of France and a Mexican beach resort to a classic college town, I have compiled my travel recommendations for 2024.
Quite a few out-of-towners spend time in Canon City, but not for the right reasons.
Forget Sedona, which in recent years has become openly hostile to tourists, and instead plan a trip to nearby Cottonwood.