As recounted in , last spring I piloted my 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL550 along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Continue Reading
Circling Charlottesville: A Mercedes Tour of Central Virginia
After a long drive through rural Virginia, I found myself stepping into a place that I knew well—but which didn’t really exist. It was a fascinating juxtaposition, but (as usual) I’ve gotten way ahead of myself.
Spring is a perfect time for touring, and Virginia is a great place to tour. Moreover, a Mercedes-Benz SL550 provides an exciting way to move from one interesting site to another. May 28-29 found me driving a large circle around Charlottesville in search of history, scenery, and great driving roads.
They Say “War is Hell” for a Reason: A Tour of Fredericksburg, Virginia
Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman is best known for his brilliant military strategies and his infamous “March to the Sea” during the Civil War. He also coined the phrase “War is Hell”—and he certainly knew what he was talking Continue Reading
The Rise and Fall of Newburgh, New York
No one in their right mind from the Baltimore area up to Cape Cod. Slogging up the New Jersey Turnpike, laboring through or around New York City, and then potholing your way across Connecticut is nobody’s idea of fun. But Continue Reading