Registration now open Santas will take over Downtown Las Vegas for the 12th annual, iconic Las Vegas Great Santa Run benefitting Opportunity Village on Saturday, December 3. This year, Human Nature will join Opportunity Village’s “OVIPs” as the Grand Marshals of 2016. The Strip’s famed Chippendales will serve as the Grand Marshals for the one-mile Kris Kringle Jingle Walk. The morning will kick off with music by a DJ Mikey P, a Zumba … [Read more...]
The Doll Lady of Wisconsin
On the first anniversary of my mother’s passing, a letter was forwarded to me from the Holocaust Center. My mother had been prominent in Holocaust Education. A woman in Wisconsin was writing a book and looking for my mother to provide her with background information. The Center didn’t know what to do with the letter, so they forwarded it to me. Enclosed were photographs of my mother, taken in her home. I called the woman in Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Driving the Denali Highway
During our eight days in Alaska, I don't think we had a single bad view, and the Denali Highway was no exception. The 135 mile, mostly-unpaved road connects the town of Cantwell to Paxson and was once the only road providing access to Denali National Park. Due to harsh winter conditions, the road is closed from October through mid-May, but if you have the opportunity to drive this road during the summer months, it will not disappoint. If you … [Read more...]
5 Things I’ve discovered while traveling in the UK
I recently spent a few months in the UK, and I travelled around England, Ireland and Scotland. The United Kingdom is vastly different from America, and I suppose there were a few elements of culture shock along the way. I met many interesting locals and tourists along the way, through my journeys in the UK –and I had a lot of fun too. Reflected on the experience, I learned many valuable things about bot the world and myself. Here are 5 things I … [Read more...]
The British Virgin Islands, a short Ferry Ride Away
I hopped on the ferry this morning from Charlotte Amalie in the US Virgin Islands and in an hour I was going through customs at Road Town in the British Virgin Islands on the lovely mountainous island of Tortola. Spotting a huge Celebrity Cruise ship at dock I thought Road Town would be overwhelmed with passengers but this was not the case. Road Town is the largest town on the entire island - the total population of Tortola is only about 24,000 … [Read more...]
Cruise Lines International Association Unveils Some of the Most Amazing Cruise Destinations Around the World
(WASHINGTON, DC)— It’s Plan a Cruise Month and the cruise industry is celebrating by unveiling some of the most amazing and unbelievable cruise destinations around the globe. A trip to the tropics may be the first destination that comes to mind for many. At the same time, cruise lines are continuously expanding itineraries to reach more exotic corners of the world and hidden gems for travelers. According to Cruise Lines International … [Read more...]
5 Games That Are Great for Travelling
The actual time spent travelling is often considered to be the dullest part of travelling. You have to sit on the train, bus, plane, or whatever and simply wait until you arrive at your final destination. And even if you’re driving yourself it isn’t too thrilling either, especially if you are driving for many hours, without a break. Fortunately, now we have a lot more options compared to only few decades ago, let alone a century ago. Moreover, … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Beauty and History of Cape Breton Island by ‘Inning’ while ‘Outing’
By Habeeb Salloum and Muna Salloum After spending a few days in Sydney, Cape Breton Island’s largest city, we felt that it was time to discover why Nova Scotia declares Cape Breton Island, ‘the masterpiece where your heart will never leave’. One could feel the cleanliness of true nature and the goodness of humanity. Cape Bretoners exude hospitality at its best making visitors feel like family. Here in Sydney there is also something … [Read more...]
Turn to the sky for first-ever Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow, October 22-23
Coastal Orange County skies will be rocked like never before on October 22-23 as the inaugural Surf City USA Airshow announces not one but two headlining jet teams. The United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron – The Thunderbirds and the Breitling Jet Team are scheduled to headline this premier event over the Pacific Ocean in Surf City, USA. The inaugural Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow will be the only beachfront airshow on … [Read more...]
New Smithsonian Channel Docuseries – Polar Bears, Churchill Manitoba
NEW YORK, OCTOBER 4, 2016 — Every fall, approximately 10,000 tourists from around the world descend on “The Polar Bear Capital of the World,” Churchill, Manitoba. This community of about 800 people on Hudson Bay in Northern Canada is home to the annual migration of more than 1,000 hungry polar bears that pass through town as they wait for the Bay ice to return. The new Smithsonian Channel docu-series POLAR BEAR TOWN documents a season in … [Read more...]
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