Redding (population approximately 90,000) is located in the heart of northern California just off of the 5 freeway in the northern fringes of the great Central Valley. Highway 299 passes through town as well as Highway 44. In a westerly direction, the 299 leads to Eureka and to the east, the 44 passes near Lassen Volcanic Park on its way towards Susanville. The town was originally called Poverty Flats during the Northern California gold rush … [Read more...]
Redding, CA – Hotels
Some hotels below are rated with the AAA rating system meaning the higher the number of stars, the better the hotel. Any prices listed range from single occupancy/single bed/one person, to double occupancy/two beds/two persons. Prices are subject to change without notice. One of the most popular locations for chain hotels is along Hilltop Drive which parallels the 5 freeway on it's eastern side. Several older style motels are located downtown … [Read more...]
Europe – Transportation
Finding one's way around a foreign city in the time of pre-Internet was a challenging situation at best taking significant time to avoid getting lost (which invariably happened anyway). One had printed maps that one had to determine their location on before being able to route a course to a desired destination. Not always easy without a digital blue dot to guide you. And road signs were often missing further causing complications. Later some … [Read more...]
Europe – More Info
This is information that was not able to find a home in any of the other categories in this article. Bathrooms Drinking Fountains Travel Books ID Cards Internet Access Student Organizations Links Airlines Transportation Budget General Tours Bathrooms Just about all the public bathrooms in Europe have an access charge. Usually this runs from several cents to several dollars depending on the country … [Read more...]
Reno, NV
Long billed as the "biggest little city in the world" - today's population is over 250,000 and the city is somewhat spread out now but for a city of this size, it still perhaps feels bigger then the actual population. Reno is located in the high desert east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains north and slightly east of the great Lake Tahoe. Reno offers numerous non stop gambling opportunities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The city boasts a … [Read more...]
Reno, NV – Casinos
For those serious gamblers, for those who perhaps just dabble in gambling, and for those who don't gamble but want to see the action - Reno offers a pleasing diversity of casinos. And most of these casinos feature a large hotel, often in a separate building from the casino (sometimes connected by walkways). The majority of the casinos feature doors that must be pushed open - and once you push through a second set of doors, you are deposited into … [Read more...]
Reno, NV – Lodging
Accommodation in Reno is diverse and varied from the larger casinos to many vintage "one-star" motels - usually one or two stories and often in a state of various decay. Reno is lacking in boutique hotels. Prices for hotel rooms tend to be fairly affordable, perhaps somewhat subsidized or supported by the gambling industry. All Phone Numbers are in the 775 area code. Please also visit our Reno Casino page for additional information about … [Read more...]
Reno, NV – More Information
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority is located at: Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority 4001 S. Virginia St. Suite G Reno, NV 89502 Phone number is 888-HIT RENO or (775) 827-7600. www.visitrenotahoe.com Attractions www.automuseum.org National Auto Museum www.hotaugustnights.net enjoy a "blast from the past" classic cars & more! www.renorodeo.com Reno Rodeo www.unr.edu University of … [Read more...]
Guadalajara, Mexico
This is the 3rd in a series of five travel articles written about select locations in Mexico. These select locations are Oaxaca, Manzanillo, Guadalajara, and Colima. More recently we have written an article on Xcalak, located in the Yucatan Peninsula, near the border of Belize. Guadalajara has approximately 1.5 million residents, with estimates of up to 4.5 million including the suburbs. Even with such a sizable population, I did not get the … [Read more...]
Guadalajara, Mexico – Lake Chapala
The town of Chapala is located on the shores of Mexico's largest freshwater lake, Lake Chapala. This lake is 53 miles long and 17 miles wide. Walking to the shoreline one will see a type of weed (water hyacinth) that has proved to be a voracious pest in recent years. This weed is multiplying rapidly and clogging waterways of the lake. Unfortunately this weed has gained a foothold due to the dropping water levels of the lake, because of the … [Read more...]
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