It’s one question that always comes up among travelers, “What is the customary tip ?” A new website http://www.tipthismuch.in/ offers some guidelines about tipping around the World. After looking at the site, I’m still left with a…
I really like this unusual picture as it instantly returns me to my very special visit to India a couple of years ago when I saw some of the most amazing historical locations that I have ever seen.
The Port Authority of NY&NJ, which operates the NY Region’s major airports, has announced free WiFi for 30 minutes at JFK, Laguardia, Newark and Stewart (upstate), starting as early as this fall. When the free clicks in, however, hourly rates will disappear, replaced by a $7.95 daily charge. DETAILS
Millennials are soon going to be the group purchasing the most travel and travel-related products. Their spending on travel is significantly increasing, while the Baby Boomers (now the largest travel group) are reducing their spending on travel….
Myanmar gets it first UNESCO World Heritage designation this year for the Pyu Ancient Cities of Halin, Beikthano and Sri Ksetra. They are three brick walled and moated cities. Read More: http://travel.france24.com/con…tage-list-first-time…
Gumbo has moved on to a world of fantasy. Where could this possibly be. I will say this – this ain’t Disneyland. THE RULES Share your suggestions, hints and discussions with others by posting them here as comments……
Gumbo has moved on to a world of fantasy. Where could this possibly be. I will say this – this ain’t
Airlines revenues (baggage and changed reservation fees) dropped to $1.1 billion in the first quarter, down from a mean of $1.5 billion/quarter in the prior year. Airlines still generate a profit of more than $500 million. More on that…
Airlines revenues (baggage and changed reservation fees) dropped to $1.1 billion in the first quarter, down from a mean of $1.5 billion/quarter in the prior
Sometimes I’m almost left speechless by stories in the travel news. A dentist, hoping to fly from London for a short visit to the Spanish town of Granada (a 2 hr flight), ended up on a 9 hour flight to the Caribbean island of Grenada. He…
Sometimes I’m almost left speechless by stories in the travel news. A dentist, hoping to fly from London for a short visit to the
If you are in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles for dinner I suggest The Pine and Crane . The Pine and Crane is an example of the new restaurant trend that is not “fast food” but not a traditional restaurant. Maybe you would call it…
If you are in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles for dinner I suggest The Pine and Crane. The Pine and Crane is an
Feed Body and Soul I went to the Abbot Kinney section of Venice (see map) to eat. A trendy area, these 3 blocks are kind of the antithesis of Venice Beach. There are many choices of restaurants here and really like Feed Body and Soul’s Happy…
Sometimes it is not just history that makes for a fun visit to a new location as there are many varied and exotic sights to be seen in the modern world! On this occasion back in July 2003, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of…
I was a little surprised to read that your checked bag is 3x as likely to be delayed, lost or stolen in Europe than in the United States, or at least so reports Reuters. This appears mostly due to union strikes and work stoppages. …
I was a little surprised to read that your checked bag is 3x as likely to be delayed, lost or stolen in Europe than in
Gumbo continues his journey, leaving the world of high finance and stopping by a place of worship — a place that is both old and new. THE RULES Share your suggestions, hints and discussions with others by posting them here as…
Ryanair has created online travel guides that can be downloaded for free for the destinations they serve.The new guides cover sightseeing ,hotel ,dining and shopping listings, as well as nightlife,airport & map info. Read More www.ryanair.com/en/discover-europe/ . http://travel.france24.com/con…online-travel-guides
Hong Kong’s busy airport is getting even busier according to a report on Airport World. Passenger and cargo traffic are both increasing steadily, largely due to increased flights with mainland China but also with North American destinations….
DrFumblefinger explores the architecture in “Downtown Casablanca”. Most were constructed in the period between WWI and WWII, and show art deco and art nouveau features combined with Moroccan/Moorish features.
A delicious lunch was capped by a pleasant young Berber girl pouring mint tea for us.
I was visiting a friend, and this was the view from their house. I could understand why they built their house facing this direction. I was taken by the beauty!
Samantha shares some street art pictures from her recent trip to Bogotá, Colombia.
A garden in South Wales is the topic of today’s post from ProfessorAbe