Labor Day travel setting records
Lots of coming and going this weekend as Labor Day travel hits its peak, and possibly new records
August 31, 2024 No Comments
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Lots of coming and going this weekend as Labor Day travel hits its peak, and possibly new records
Not yet black and white and cute, but two new pandas born in Berlin are destined to become media stars
One of the world’s hottest places is having new streaks of hot weather
Where others nearby may choose pastel, this block in London’s Notting Hill goes in for strong color
A mine that was being worked over 3500 years ago and was an important resource in the 19th century may be back in production
Yet another overnight sleeper is to debut, this one on one of the longest routes
Tourism from China is growing again, but this time the average traveler is older and looking for different itineraries
With clearance from the Department of Justice, the two airlines start preparations for their final merger.
United says ‘goodbye’ to its inflight magazine, the last of its breed
Europe embarks on a grand nature restoration project that will take many years and has ignited much controversy
Venice is down to just over 400 gondoliers, and is trying to recruit more to pump up the numbers
The EU is trying again to get its new electronic border systems going, with a November 10 start date set for the start of the EES
Another controversy looms for litigation-prone Switzerland
Disney’s expansion plans need room, meaning some old favorites will be gone. Disney is leaving time for fans to say farewell
Sarah’s family finds delightful bookstores on a trip to the Southwest
Uber will return to Denmark next year under a deal with a Danish taxi company that will provide the cars and drivers
With small steps, North Korea hints it wants visitors again, starting with a ski area in the far north of the country
York’s ancient walls, built over centuries, offer interesting views of the city and of the walls themselves
Luxury shopping is becoming a bigger part of the airport retail experience, for those who can pay
London’s Tube map, an icon of London almost as recognizable as Big Ben or Tower Bridge, is under attack
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