Wrapped up 2023 with a family trip down Riviera Maya and a few days in Playa del Carmen for some warmer weather and tacos.

Back in Rome for 24 hours. Rome is the city in Europe I have the closest connection to and have been here countless times. Took the days to walk the city and eat hardcore Roman food before flying back to the USA.

It is this city that ties the thread back to so many of the Italian American immigrants. After just one day here you can see 1970’s American Italian culture and where it came from. And the food is great.

Was back in Firenze for a few days to see some friends and pick up some Italian Olive Oil. Firenze is always a great way to spend a few days just for the food and walking the city streets.

While in Japan took the Shinkansen from Tokyo over to Kyoto for a 3 day visit. Kyoto feels more traditional (and touristy) than Tokyo and was a very interesting place to spend some time. Very well put together.

Took a trip to Japan and spent 4 nights in Tokyo after not having been back for about 18 year. What a city.

Went to see the great Steve Hackett play the music of old Genesis in Atlanta. Nobody plays this music anymore and to see it played by one of the guys who wrote it is even better.

My INXS Tribute band New Sensation was back at The Boatyard in Charlotte, NC for a show with our new singer.

My INXS Tribute band New Sensation was back at MadLife Stage & Studios for a big show with our new singer.

Back in Athens for a night before flying back to the USA.

Some shots from amazing Paros in the Greek Islands.

Made it back to Santorini for a few days. Totally unique island.

Spent a few days in Athens before heading over to the Greek Islands. Here are some shots from the time on the ground.

Went to see Swedish Metal band “Avatar” in Atlanta. Super unique show

Even though New York is bonkers, it still has great views and food. When you’re up high over the city you really have an appreciation of seeing humanity all squeezed into what is essentially a giant trap if things ever get real, real fast.

NYC has become a bit dystopian with the smell of synthetic weed everywhere, a pandemic of homelessness, and weird views from the hotel window.