Anyone who has been on a plane knows that cell phones are strictly prohibited and rarely get service in the air anyway. However, the FCC may approve the use of cell phones on planes in the near future. But is this a good idea? Many restaurants and theaters prohibit the use of cellular devices for […]
Amsterdam Coffeeshop “Menu” A kid that I worked with last summer played for his high school soccer team, and the team went to Amsterdam for their end of the season tournament and workshops. He came back and there was not enough time in the day for all of his stories. I will definitely be writing […]
Especially since Sept. 11 airports have attempted to tighten up security and take extra measures to protect passengers. Still, the government and airport officials recognize the need for even further changes to the security system to ensure safety. While pre-Sept. 11 type checks will still be necessary, fingerprinting and eye scanning may be in the […]
A major concern about traveling is what to do with your dog while you’re away. Many are so attached to pets that leaving an animal behind would be a good reason to turn down travel. But why not take your dog with you? Patricia Clark wrote an article for GoNOMAD.com called, “Traveling with a Pet […]
In a travel guide called, “Quick Guide to the Ways of the World”, compiled by The Parker Pen Company, is ‘A Quick Guide to Hong Kong’. The author writes: “General ProtocolThe people of Hong Kong are reserved and formal in almost all situations.Blue and white are the Chinese colors for mourning and should be avoided. […]
St. Andrews, N.B. Resort, Canada ——— In an article called ‘N.B.’s historic resort town’, Doug English describes the St. Andrews, New Brunswick Resort in Canada. “No beach. No water slides. No neon. No muscle cars. What kind of resort town is this? Welcome to St. Andrews, N.B., nestled by Passamaquoddy Bay, 120 km from Saint […]
Parasailing, waterskiing, and windsurfing are popular sports on Acapulco Bay, Mexico. (AP Photo/David L. Langford) ———- My friends went to Acapulco this past spring break and told me that it’s the “new Cancun”. They had the time of their lives and insisted that I look into it for next year. In an Associated Press article […]
Iguazu Falls National Park, Argentina Part of the fun of traveling is adventure. When I read this article called “Playing Chicken with a Waterfall”, by AP writer Vanessa Nichols, it awakened the daredevil in me and I am now strongly considering a trip to Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. Nichols says, “Darting past jagged rocks, our speedboat […]
Salem Sue-World’s Largest Cow ——– Every town and city has its own tourists attraction, whether it be the tallest tree in the world, the oldest church, the biggest shopping mall, or the sweetest maple syrup. New Salem, North Dakota has a very unique attraction; the world’s largest cow. She stands 38 feet high and 50 […]
Small temples are built into the mountains in Taipei, Taiwan. Many are hidden deep within the walls of the hills. It is an adventure in itself to climb through the mountains and forests attempting to locate these temples, and once found- they are quite a site to see. In an article on Bootsnall.com by Vivien […]