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December 9, 2015

OMG! United brings back the snacks in economy

December 9, 2015

Just when you thought all the news for back-of-the-plane flyers was bad, United Airlines has announced that starting in February, there’ll be free snacks in coach. Not the meals that once there were, but at least a little something to look forward to. It’s part of United’s “sorry” for the rocky times since its troubled merger with Continental; New CEO Oscar Muniz promised a focus on customer service, and here it is… The change applies to flights that don’t already have free food or snacks,…

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Attention in the Terminal! Please claim your Boeing 747s.

December 9, 2015

It’s not a story you hear very often, but apparently someone has abandoned their 747s at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).  Not just one, but three of them — sitting there on the tarmac. Airport authorities have placed an ad in a local newspaper seeking the unknown owner of three Boeing 747-200Fs (2 passenger and 1 cargo planes).  The planes could be sold or destroyed if they fail to be claimed within 14 days, and the revenue so generated could be used to recover fees…

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The view from up high: Drone photography becoming popular

December 9, 2015

I’ve always enjoyed aerial photography because it makes me think in three dimensions.  And sometimes the patterns, colors and textures are so different from on high than from ground level.   It seems that drones are offering a relatively easy way to get great aerial photographs.  Take a look at some of these great images from Telegraph Travel at this link : .

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San Diego-Tijuana: Like a bridge over troubled borders…

December 9, 2015

At a time when border crossings are getting harder in many places, they just got easier at a pair of airports, right across the border and road from each other on the U.S.-Mexico border. By a happy accident, San Diego and Tijuana have twin airports facing each other, and now they have a bridge connecting them, allowing U.S. passengers to fly to many Mexican destinations by crossing the road; at the same time, Mexicans heading for U.S. cities can change planes to fly from San Diego. The key…

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Dec. 9, 2015: Multnomah Falls, Oregon

December 9, 2015

While spending some time in Portland we took a short 30 miles drive outside of Portland to see Multnomah Falls.  On the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge,  this fall is located east of Troutdale, between Corbett and Dodson, along the Historic Columbia River Highway. This 611 foot tall roaring awe-inspiring cascade of icy water lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease.   According to the legend, Multnomah Falls was created to win the heart…

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OMG! United brings back the snacks in economy

Just when you thought all the news for back-of-the-plane flyers was bad, United Airlines has announced that starting in February, there’ll be free snacks in coach. Not the meals that once there were, but at least a little something to look forward to. It’s part of United’s “sorry” for the rocky times since its troubled merger with Continental; New CEO Oscar Muniz promised a focus on customer service, and here it is… The change applies to flights that don’t already have free food or snacks,…

Read More

Attention in the Terminal! Please claim your Boeing 747s.

It’s not a story you hear very often, but apparently someone has abandoned their 747s at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).  Not just one, but three of them — sitting there on the tarmac. Airport authorities have placed an ad in a local newspaper seeking the unknown owner of three Boeing 747-200Fs (2 passenger and 1 cargo planes).  The planes could be sold or destroyed if they fail to be claimed within 14 days, and the revenue so generated could be used to recover fees…

Read More

The view from up high: Drone photography becoming popular

I’ve always enjoyed aerial photography because it makes me think in three dimensions.  And sometimes the patterns, colors and textures are so different from on high than from ground level.   It seems that drones are offering a relatively easy way to get great aerial photographs.  Take a look at some of these great images from Telegraph Travel at this link : .

Read More

San Diego-Tijuana: Like a bridge over troubled borders…

At a time when border crossings are getting harder in many places, they just got easier at a pair of airports, right across the border and road from each other on the U.S.-Mexico border. By a happy accident, San Diego and Tijuana have twin airports facing each other, and now they have a bridge connecting them, allowing U.S. passengers to fly to many Mexican destinations by crossing the road; at the same time, Mexicans heading for U.S. cities can change planes to fly from San Diego. The key…

Read More

Dec. 9, 2015: Multnomah Falls, Oregon

While spending some time in Portland we took a short 30 miles drive outside of Portland to see Multnomah Falls.  On the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge,  this fall is located east of Troutdale, between Corbett and Dodson, along the Historic Columbia River Highway. This 611 foot tall roaring awe-inspiring cascade of icy water lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease.   According to the legend, Multnomah Falls was created to win the heart…

Read More