November 7, 2013

Venice to reduce cruise ship traffic

Because it is believed the ships are threatening the sinking city, the Italian Government will reduce by 20% the number of cruise ships allowed into the lagoon starting in January.   Here’s that link if you’re interested in reading…

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1000’s Drawn to North Dakota

I’ve always thought picking up and moving was an option worth considering when one is stuck in a depressed area and few options are available.  Below is link to an excellent news article from the Fiscal Times on how people are doing that and…

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Thanksgiving Flyers: More than 25 Million!

According to industry source Airlines for America, domestic airlines expect 25.1 million passengers over the Thanksgiving break–more than last year, and almost equal to 1 in every 12 Americans. With that many on the road, who’s cooking the turkey?…

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Worlds Cheapest Phone?

Buying a Cellphone in the UK has never been cheaper !Travellers can now go into an ASDA Store (WalMart Group) and purchase a new Alcatel Phone on the T Mobile Network for £5. ( $8.US )Have we entered the age of the throwaway Phone?Phone +…

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Vacation Rentals to Pop Up on Expedia Soon

Expedia and HomeAway, a marketplace for vacation rentals, have announced that Expedia will start listing HomeAway rentals on its site starting early next year. It’s an interesting move: Expedia has worried that listing vacation rentals might…

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Staying In Touch on the Road: Part 3

GETTING YOUR PHONE READY TO GOThis is part 3 of a report on communication for travelers. In the first two parts, we discussed the kinds of service available, and how to choose the one you want.  Obviously, using your own smartphone is the best…

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Venice to reduce cruise ship traffic

Because it is believed the ships are threatening the sinking city, the Italian Government will reduce by 20% the number of cruise ships allowed into the lagoon starting in January.   Here’s that link if you’re interested in reading…

Read More

1000’s Drawn to North Dakota

I’ve always thought picking up and moving was an option worth considering when one is stuck in a depressed area and few options are available.  Below is link to an excellent news article from the Fiscal Times on how people are doing that and…

Read More

Thanksgiving Flyers: More than 25 Million!

According to industry source Airlines for America, domestic airlines expect 25.1 million passengers over the Thanksgiving break–more than last year, and almost equal to 1 in every 12 Americans. With that many on the road, who’s cooking the turkey?…

Read More

Worlds Cheapest Phone?

Buying a Cellphone in the UK has never been cheaper !Travellers can now go into an ASDA Store (WalMart Group) and purchase a new Alcatel Phone on the T Mobile Network for £5. ( $8.US )Have we entered the age of the throwaway Phone?Phone +…

Read More

Vacation Rentals to Pop Up on Expedia Soon

Expedia and HomeAway, a marketplace for vacation rentals, have announced that Expedia will start listing HomeAway rentals on its site starting early next year. It’s an interesting move: Expedia has worried that listing vacation rentals might…

Read More

Staying In Touch on the Road: Part 3

GETTING YOUR PHONE READY TO GOThis is part 3 of a report on communication for travelers. In the first two parts, we discussed the kinds of service available, and how to choose the one you want.  Obviously, using your own smartphone is the best…

Read More