"In the course of my numerous wanderings, I have seen how travel has informed and empowered my life as well as the lives of my fellow travelers. I have witnessed the nature and extent of travel's positive power, the magnitude of its enriching and healing capabilities. Beyond its refreshing and revitalizing qualities, travel has the unmatched capacity to be a wellspring of self-discovery and personal growth, a path to ourselves."

(excerpted from The Power of Travel: a passport to adventure, discovery and growth by Steve Zikman)

Central Italy (Tuscany, Umbria, Latium)
I have been fortunate enough to have traveled a couple of times to central Italy: once during my art school undergraduate study, and once in 1999 with friends from the Georgia Tech College of Architecture. I hope to travel (and perhaps even work) there again very soon! The ancient ruins of bella Roma, the Late Gothic splendors of Sienna, and the artistic wonders of Renaissance Firenze (Florence), among many other cities, inspire my creativity more than any other region I've visited to date.

Georgia Renaissance Festival
Sometimes one does not have to "travel" far to have adventure. In the Spring of 2000, I made a first visit, with my good friend Robert and his sister Robin, to the Georgia Renaissance Festival. During this day full of laughter and play we enjoyed many interesting sights, including big cats, plump wenches, brave (and bad!) knights, and dirty puppets.