The Roebling Suspension Bridge was the longest in the world when it opened in 1867, connecting Cincinnati to Covington, KY. If it looks like the Brooklyn Bridge, it’s because it’s the same designer. This one came first.
Jonathan - The Royal Tour
@theroyaltour.bsky.social
Traveler, Jew, liberal, dual citizen, Dodgers fan. He/Him/His Building a community of travelers and history lovers; say hi if that’s you! The site: www.theroyaltourblog.com
NEW TODAY!! I have never seen a total eclipse, though I will be next summer in Egypt. But one of my writers has seen 3, and today shares some tips. Check this out, especially her cool photos! #TravelAddicts theroyaltourblog.com/2026/09/25/w...
What I Learned Chasing Three Solar Eclipses (and What to Know for 2027’s Total Eclipse) - The Royal Tour
Editor’s note: this article by Morgan is a dream for me, since I recently booked a trip to Egypt for the 2027 solar eclipse! You’ll hear much more about that as it gets closer, but for now, Morgan’s t...
theroyaltourblog.com
Today we throw it back to 2022 and my trip to Germany. Bonn doesn’t get much love, but I adored the city, especially for its place as the home of Beethoven. Check this out! #TravelAddicts #Music theroyaltourblog.com/2022/09/23/b...
Bonn: City of Beethoven - The Royal Tour
Sitting in the Music Room, I find myself moved to tears, and not for the first time today. A small circle of seats and a projection on the wall are the sole features of the room, but it an emotional s...
theroyaltourblog.com
I think I’m a relatively witty and funny person in real life. But online? I think maybe it’s too forced.
NEW TODAY!! It’s almost time to head back on the road. This time it’s a literal road, a driving trip around Kentucky. Please follow along! #TravelAddicts theroyaltourblog.com/2026/09/23/t...
Trip Itinerary: Kentucky - The Royal Tour
It’s about time for my annual (or semi-annual depending on the year) trip to visit my father. Ever since he moved to the Cincinnati area, I’ve tried to make seeing him into a writing trip, whether onl...
theroyaltourblog.com
NEW TODAY!! Sadly, I wasn’t able to see a rugby match while in Auckland. But I WAS able to have a rugby experience while there. Is it the same? No. But it was interesting nonetheless. Check it out! #TravelAddicts #NewZealand theroyaltourblog.com/2026/09/22/a...
Auckland and Rugby - The Royal Tour
Few things bring a country together quite like sports. And few sports bring a country together quite like rugby here in New Zealand. This sport, and the national team, have defined culture in New Zeal...
theroyaltourblog.com
G’mar chatima tova. A meaningful and easy fast to all of my Jewish friends on this Yom Kippur.
Today we head back to 2021 and a discussion of the start of the modern skyscraper in Chicago. Enjoy! #TravelAddicts #Architecture #Illinois theroyaltourblog.com/2021/09/20/d...
Daniel Burnham and the Evolution of the Chicago Skyscraper - The Royal Tour
Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood… Make big plans; aim high in hope and work.Daniel Burnham Daniel Burnham was 26 years old when he moved to Chicago and joined the architect...
theroyaltourblog.com
A lovely day in South Pasadena celebrating the Chinese American community here!
Today we flash back a few years and head to Scotland. If an exploration of a Scotland’s royalty prior to unification with England is something that interests you, a day trip to Stirling is a must. #TravelAddicts #Scotland theroyaltourblog.com/2024/09/16/s...
Stirling: Seat of Scottish Royalty - The Royal Tour
“He who holds Stirling holds Scotland.” Attributed to Robert the Bruce, although without any direct evidence he actually said it, this quotation fairly accurately sums up the importance of this place....
theroyaltourblog.com
NEW TODAY!! Have a long layover in Kuala Lumpur? One of my writers teaches us how to maximize that quick trip. Check it out! #TravelAddicts #Malaysia theroyaltourblog.com/2026/09/18/a...
A Quick Stop in Kuala Lumpur - The Royal Tour
Editor’s note: In between No Reservations and Parts Unknown, Anthony Bourdain (who is partially to blame for having inspired my life of travel) had a show called The Layover, where he took long layove...
theroyaltourblog.com
I’ve been more quiet on here recently. Between the move, High Holidays, and being sick of people excusing anti-Semitism, it’s been a bit much.
NEW TODAY!! Modern New Zealand is an amazing bicultural society. But it’s been a process to get here, and is still ongoing. Today, we explore that from Auckland. I think you’ll enjoy this. #TravelAddicts #NewZealand theroyaltourblog.com/2026/09/16/e...
Exploring Bicultural New Zealand in Auckland - The Royal Tour
What does it mean to be a bicultural society? What are the implications, and what are the opportunities? Those were questions on my mind as I explored Auckland, New Zealand’s by-far-largest city. Like...
theroyaltourblog.com
I’m all in favor of principled stands, but before you credit Macklemore, remember this is who he is. His anti-Semitism runs deep. www.npr.org/sections/cod...
Macklemore Plays Dress-Up And Lands In Hot Water
Macklemore, the rapper who was the peg for numerous pieces on racial appropriation last year, caused a stir this weekend when images of him as what appeared to be a Jewish caricature hit social media.
npr.org
There’s something nice about chamomile tea, even on a warm night.
NEW TODAY!! This was easily one of the five best meals of my life. If you are ever in Auckland, this is a bucket list experience. #TravelAddicts #Foodie #NewZealand theroyaltourblog.com/2026/09/14/t...
Tala: Samoan Fine Dining in Auckland - The Royal Tour
Nine times out of ten, my favorite food memories from my travels are small, casual, local sorts of places. Chicharron on a sidewalk in Santo Domingo. A shop in Tokyo that only did eel and rice bowls. ...
theroyaltourblog.com
L’shana tova (happy new year) to all of my fellow Jews of Bluesky. May it be sweet and peaceful.
NEW TODAY!! Waiheke Island is the most popular day trip from Auckland, a short ferry leading to beautiful vistas and amazing wine. You’ll like this! #TravelAddicts #NewZealand theroyaltourblog.com/2026/09/11/a...
A Day on Waiheke Island - The Royal Tour
Lying on a beanbag chair in the afternoon sun, I am a happy guy. Batch Winery, the highest in elevation of Waiheke Island’s more than two dozen vineyards, has a number of them set up on a grassy hill ...
theroyaltourblog.com
I’m very ready for this heat wave to be done. Bring on fall already!
So Missouri can’t use the old maps… or the new maps. Maybe Missouri just doesn’t get to have congressional elections this year.
Chris Geidner@chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 3w agoBREAKING: The Eighth Circuit DENIES the intervenors' request to block Judge Clark's TRO. The panel includes two Trump appointees — Stras and Justin Smith — and a GHWB appointee — Loken. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Today’s look back to 2021 takes us to Calaveras County, California, where the spirit of the Gold Rush is still alive and well. I love this piece if I’m being honest, and I hope you do too. #TravelAddicts theroyaltourblog.com/2021/09/09/t...
The Soul of the Gold Rush - The Royal Tour
The Angels Camp Museum is no ordinary small town historical collection, a fact apparent from my first step inside. A fantastically curated exhibit on Mark Twain, the region’s most famous resident, giv...
theroyaltourblog.com
NEW TODAY!! I have been so lucky to have so many amazing experiences in my travels. This one is right up there, forest farming in Auckland. What is forest farming? Check it out! #TravelAddicts #NewZealand theroyaltourblog.com/2026/09/08/f...
Forest Farming in Auckland - The Royal Tour
I arrived at Velskov, about a forty minute drive outside of downtown Auckland, excited. Here, on a piece of land that was once pasture and is now - slowly - recovering as native forest, Mamakan Velsko...
theroyaltourblog.com
From my archives back in 2023. We explore the scientific and mythological stories of creation of this amazing geological feature in Northern Ireland. Which do you like better? #TravelAddicts theroyaltourblog.com/2023/09/05/g...
Giant’s Causeway and Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast - The Royal Tour
From the tip of the stone columns jutting up into the Inner Seas which connect the Irish Sea to the North Atlantic between Ireland and Scotland, it is easy to understand why locals might have thought ...
theroyaltourblog.com
Yeah, moving sucks. We are in, with a decor I think of as “brown box chic.” It’ll be a week or two to get through all of this. I can’t believe we have so much stuff!
Looking forward to him losing a primary. Just remember, we need his party affiliation to have a realistic shot at the Senate for now.
Taniel@taniel.bsky.social · 3w agoThe lead alone, of the WSJ article on Fetterman www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Few things in life are as stressful and anxiety-inducing as moving. But that’s what we are doing on Sunday. So if I’m a bit quiet this weekend, that’s why. Tuesday, my content from Auckland starts, and I hope you’re as excited as I am!
NEW TODAY!! This article was scheduled well before the recent disaster in Nepal, and it’s a reminder that travel, while amazing, isn’t as important as life. #TravelAddicts theroyaltourblog.com/2026/09/04/f...
Finding Meaning in the Kathmandu Valley - The Royal Tour
At The Royal Tour, we understand that travel is amazing and paradigm altering. But it isn’t life. Between Sam’s last article two weeks ago and now (both on Nepal), a devastating flood took place, with...
theroyaltourblog.com
I miss the days when we were the good guys in the world.
This is one of my favorite articles I wrote from my Scotland trip two years ago. If you’re a fan of cool architecture, give it a read. Or just to see that amazing tea room, still in operation in Glasgow! #TravelAddicts theroyaltourblog.com/2024/09/03/c...
Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Architectural Style - The Royal Tour
I can’t imagine a more perfect experience than this. A pot of tea, specially blended for this single place. A warm scone bursting with raisins and red currants, along with proper clotted cream and str...
theroyaltourblog.com