Singapore Island is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. It is also one of the wealthiest South East Asian countries. The city is extremely clean and well manicured and is one of the cleanest large cities we have ever visited. During our recent stay it was not uncommon to find signs indicating $500 to $1000 Singapore dollars for various offenses ($330 to $660 US dollars). For instance it is against the law to jaywalk or eat … [Read more...]
Now on Display, at The Mob Museum – Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (July 2017) – Now on display at The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, “Mob at the Movies” explores how organized crime has been portrayed in popular culture. Featuring artifacts from well-known movies and television shows, the exhibit demonstrates the history of Americans’ fascination with the Mob in popular culture. Among the artifacts, a 1952 poster from the film “The Captive City” featuring … [Read more...]
Leif Harum – Author, Backpacker & World Traveler
I was originally attracted to Leif's website, Runaway Guide several years ago because of his unique adventures and the perspective he has gained from his travels on the cheap since the age of 16 - when he ran away from home. He has become an expert in extreme budget travel acquiring the skills and knowledge to survive on the road while spending as little money as possible. Oh and he makes cool in the moment, on the road travel videos to! Q. … [Read more...]
How to Make the Best of Night Buses
It was about 3 in the morning and I pulled out of the hazy half-sleep I’d goaded myself into, there was a small commotion over the aisle where my friends were sitting –hurried whispers, rearranging and by the time my brain caught up with what was going on my friend was sitting in the aisle, half asleep himself, soaking wet. I tried to steady myself to figure out what happened, but any way I shifted threw my balance. We had the last row of … [Read more...]
Mob Museum Las Vegas Hosts “JFK” Exhibit
"JFK": An Inside Look at the Assassination of a President 50 Years Later," Thursday November 7 Panel Discussion to Feature Three Different Perspectives from Authors Patrick Nolan, Gerald Posner and G. Robert Blakey LAS VEGAS (September 2013) – On Thursday, November 7, at 7 p.m., The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, will host “JFK: An Inside Look into the Assassination of a President 50 Years Later” … [Read more...]
LA Travel & Adventure Show Returns in 2013
The 8th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Returns to the Long Beach Convention Center January 12-13, 2013 Jean-Michel Cousteau, Rick Steves, and The Bachelor's Chris Harrison among featured speakers LOS ANGELES - November 19, 2012 - California's largest travel show will return to the Long Beach Convention Center on January 12-13, Unicomm has announced. Named as one of Southern California's top 10 trade shows or conventions by … [Read more...]
Don’t break the Bank – Trip Planning
Travel can be very expensive - but with some planning there are certainly ways an independent traveler can cut down on costs. Type in "budget travel" in Google; Google is always generous with listings but for these key words it is especially generous. A recent query spit out approximately 38 million hits! Where to start your research? Since airfare is often the highest expense on a trip - in our experience it is wise to try a number of outlets … [Read more...]
TripAlertz is Giving Away a Free Trip to Space
TripAlertz is taking one giant leap for mankind by offering Collective Buying for Space Travel BOSTON, MA (March 16, 2011) To celebrate its Grand Launch, TripAlertz, a private, members-only travel site that uses the power of collective buying to deliver guaranteed best prices, is offering the chance to win a Free Epic Journey into Space! You can lift-off with Colonel Rick Searfoss (retired), who is one of only seven astronauts with more than … [Read more...]
Johnny Jet: Travel Expert and Travel Blogger
Johnny Jet (John E. DiScala) is a go-to travel expert for both media and travelers alike. He is the founder of the popular online portal, JohnnyJet.com. Recently we had the opportunity to ask him about some of his travel experiences while on the road. Q. You run the popular online travel portal JohnnyJet.com which contains an extensive collection of travel links and resources the world over. Your free newsletters are an important … [Read more...]
Tour Boarding Shanghai China
New Startup makes Budget Travel in China a Reality just in time for World Expo 2010 SHANGHAI, CHINA - May 7, 2010 - A new Chinese startup company, Tour Boarding has created a unique opportunity for budget-minded travelers to stay with host families in China for free, in exchange for providing English conversation. Hotel rooms are expensive during the World Expo from May 1 to October 31, 2010 and many are filling up quickly, so founder Ken … [Read more...]