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Angel on the Wing by Joan M. Zellar

July 1, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

In February 1965 American Airlines Flight number 320 was on its way from Chicago on New York. On its final approach into LaGuardia something went extremely wrong and the plane crashed into the frigid East River. 65 passengers died that evening but stewardess Joan Zeller somehow survived. Joan was inspired to write this book after coming across a forum online that discussed the crash and connected survivors and their families. This is her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: American Airlines, Chicago, New York City

Alabama’s Newest Summer Destination for Family Fun

June 28, 2018 by Tomeka Allgood1 Comment

In the summer of 2017, a new amusement park opened its doors in Foley, Alabama. OWA, pronounced like oh-wah, is located just 9 miles from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. It is the only park of its kind in the state of Alabama and the Gulf Coast as well, since Hurricane Katrina destroyed Six Flags New Orleans in 2005. OWA is the perfect destination for family summer fun along Alabama's Gulf  Coast. The name OWA was inspired from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alabama, Beach, Boston, Celebrity, Coffee, Cruising, Drinking, Fashion, Film, Food and Wine, Gulf Shores, New Orleans, New York City, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sports, Walking tour, Zoo

An Irish Road Trip: Exploring the West Coast of Ireland

June 24, 2018 by Joe Saw2 Comments

Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

The West Coast of Ireland is home to the Wild Atlantic Way, one of the longest defined coastal routes in the entire world. Stretching at over 2,500km (1,600 miles) in length, it follows the coast from the Inishowen Peninsula in the north all the way to County Cork in the south. We drove the route in March of this year, and it was one of the best road trips of our lives. It’s a breathtaking drive that takes you through many of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Beach, Bridges, Hiking, Ireland, Road Trip, Wildlife

The 5 Perks Of Having a Condominium in Toronto

June 22, 2018 by Marianne Roukers1 Comment

Buying a condominium in Toronto is a great investment. However, you need to do a thorough research about the developers and the surroundings. Since investing in a condominium is a huge and capital-intensive decision, you need to consider certain factors. To begin with, it is important to ensure that the condominium is in a good neighborhood where you will have access to all the facilities such as malls, hospitals etc. Transportation is also an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Garden, Toronto

Summer Essentials: 11 Things Every Girl Needs This Summer

June 22, 2018 by Alex KLeave a Comment

It’s summertime!! The season when we rejoice the warmth of the sun, celebrate the waves, and go on a shopping spree collecting the best summer essentials. It is the time when beach waves go higher, the hair gets lighter, skin gets tanner, and the life is so much better. Summer brings us a well-deserved break to have lots of ice-creams, go on sudden picnics, have sun-kissed skin, adorn colorful swimsuits, put gorgeous shades on, and party … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Cell Phone, Fashion, Music, Shopping Mall

Enjoying a Diversity of Experiences in Yangon, Myanmar

June 21, 2018 by Dave20 Comments

After landing at the modern airport in Yangon we quickly purchased a sim card with a local phone number. We were told that in the last few years the price of Internet and cell phones have dropped dramatically. One tour guide told us that in the last 10 years mobile phones have gone from costing more then $1000 to now being relatively affordable. Our taxi driver informed us that traffic in Yangon can be intense - horrific at times - traffic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Burma, Bus Travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Internet, Journey, Peace Corps, Restaurants, Street Food, Taxi, Traffic, Walking tour

Home Brewing Tips and Tricks in Italy

June 20, 2018 by Franklin MartinLeave a Comment

Homebrewing is not for the faint of heart; however, once you learn the ropes, you'll find it just as relaxing as we do! While it may seem obvious that one of your first purchases will be a simple how-to book, it can be hard to know where to go after that. Books and guides are fantastic for getting your feet wet, but they simply can't teach you everything a seasoned expert knows. For beginners who are looking for a bit of help, we've developed a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Italy, Journey

Today’s Best Western

June 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Phoenix – With its fall 2017 debut, BW Signature Collection by Best Western was the newest addition to the rapidly growing Best Western Hotels & Resorts brand portfolio. Today, the soft brand is on the move, with the arrival of its first international location in Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. As part of the "Today's Best Western" campaign, which launched earlier this year, the company is this month going "Behind the Brands" with a closer look at BW … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Arizona, Business Travel, Canada, Ecuador, Food and Wine, Internet, Italy, Lodge, Markets, New York City, North America, Peru, Switzerland, Vermont

The Mists of Time: Table Mountain to Myself

June 20, 2018 by Pete Martin3 Comments

This morning from my balcony, way out in the bay I spot a container ship blazoned with the logo of the company I used for my trip across the Pacific Ocean a few years ago. It sparks some wonderful memories. Whilst the bus is here, our guide is not so my fellow cyclist and I wait around. It’s the story of my time here. I have decided not to do the four hour hike up Table Mountain. I originally did not want to walk it because of my knee pain but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Bus Travel, Caves, Garden, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Walking tour

Top 3 Amsterdam Breweries for Beer Lovers

June 18, 2018 by Floris BLeave a Comment

For hundreds of years, Amsterdam has been referred to as the place where you can embrace all your vices. This city is known for its narrow red light alleyways and coffee shops. The beer industry has taken this city by storm, and the people of Amsterdam really love their drinks. Their breweries are adding to the already lively nightlife. As people continue to visit Amsterdam for the Heineken Experience, this place has become a favourite for ale … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Amsterdam, Beer, Canals, Coffee, History, Museum, Nightlife, Shopping Mall

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