I caught a red eye from California to JFK in New York but before I left, our flight was delayed 90 minutes due to crew who had not yet arrived at the airport. This and other delays have plagued nearly most of my flights this year - although this wasn't as bad as sitting on the tarmac in Germany earlier in the year for nearly 6 hours for maintenance issues and then having to go back to the gate because the flight was ultimately canceled. And … [Read more...]
What Are the Costs of Self Storage for Travelers?
Many a time, traveling means looking for a safe place to store your stuff, and self-storage is just ideal for this very purpose. In any case, storage prices vary depending on what you want to store. A digital nomad on extended travel may need long-term storage, which may be more expensive, whereas on short vacation one may need it only temporarily. Knowing what actually affects the price can help you find the best solution for your needs while … [Read more...]
History teacher builds 16-ft historic 1850 replica boat and journeys 80 miles along the Washington coast
WA state history & social studies teacher co-builds 16-ft historic 1850 replica boat, journeying 80 miles along the coast Michael Buse, a dedicated high school Social Studies teacher at Insight School of Washington, co-built of a remarkable maritime project – an 1850 replica 16-foot Cutter, as part of his work to document the involvement of the US in Pacific Northwest maritime. The construction of the replica Cutter commenced in 2021, … [Read more...]
Great Global Giveaway for Educational Adventures to Seven Continents Begins January 2024
Road Scholar Contest Winners Will Find “Golden Ticket” in 2025 Catalog Boston, Mass. (January 5, 2024) — Road Scholar, the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults, is having an early kick-off of their 50th anniversary celebration with a contest called the “Great Global Giveaway.” Seven lucky winners will win one of seven educational adventures to seven continents, complete with airfare for two people. These seven trips, … [Read more...]
The Best Resorts in North America: Entertainment Edition
Finding the perfect resort in North America is all about focusing on what matters most to you. Most resorts are situated by major attractions, whether natural landmarks like the Grand Canyon or destinations like major skiing mountains. Others might be more focused on events, like catering to a large concert or even a convention. Regardless, most resorts also include a bit of entertainment for guests. One of the more common establishments to … [Read more...]
Louise Reilly Sacco, Permanent Acting Interim Executive Director of the Museum Of Bad Art
Q. Tell us about yourself, how you joined the Museum Of Bad Art, and what you love most about working with the volunteers? I am a native Bostonian, retired from a career as a consultant to small businesses. In 1993, when my brother and his friend came up with the concept of a Museum of Bad Art, I offered to take on the role of Director of Financial Enablement. Around 2000, the other founders moved on to new ventures. I assumed the role of … [Read more...]
Day Hiking Connecticut: 5 Best Places to Hike in One Day
I’ve traveled a lot around the United States, and I haven’t met a lot of people with Connecticut at the top of their must-see list. However, as a resident of Connecticut, and someone who has spent countless hours and hundreds of miles hiking, kayaking, and backpacking in more remote areas of the state, I truly believe Connecticut has a lot to offer anyone who loves the outdoors. Connecticut is a perfect location for day hiking because of its … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why You Should Add Nantucket to Your Bucket List
The charming island of Nantucket can be reached by ferry and is located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 30 miles south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. With its endless beaches, cobblestone streets, beautiful New England-style houses and cottages, and stunning wildlife and nature, the magical island is reminiscent of the Caribbean islands and destinations, so you won't even be able to tell that you are on the Atlantic. There are multiple reasons … [Read more...]
“Best Harbor in the US” Winners Announced
5 million people had the opportunity to vote in the US Harbors crowd-sourced contest. Rockland, ME — June 2020 — The 2nd annual contest to find the “Best Harbor” in the U.S. wrapped up on Sunday, May 31st with winners announced today. US Harbors, an online site for tides and weather—providing localized information on over 1,400 harbors on the coast and Great Lakes--runs the annual contest to determine the community with the most passion about … [Read more...]
MGM Springfield Jump Starts City’s Future by Rejuvenating Its Past
The Industrial Revolution ended long ago in the United States but remnants of its impact are still palpable. Once temples of commerce, many cities bustled with sprawling factories, grand theaters, turn of the century office towers, majestic hotels, and regal apartment buildings woven together by pedestrian friendly street grids. Today, much of this ornately designed architecture is demolished or condemned. Over the years, speculative … [Read more...]