In 2019 online wagering for casino gambling, poker and sports betting, became legal in West Virginia. There are five land-based licensed casinos in the state, which are allowed to form one online partnership for casino gambling. Online casinos were launched in July 2020, however online poker sites are still a bit far from materializing. West Virginia is the third state that offers legal online casinos, following New Jersey and … [Read more...]
Air Travel Adapts to Make Travel Safer
The coronavirus pandemic has adversely affected air travel worldwide. Most airlines haven't operated for several months since February. They have incurred huge losses and some of them resulted in laying off some workers. But, normalcy has started returning in the aviation industry. Airlines and airports have set new safety measures that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 in airplanes and airports. The following are four ways in which air travel … [Read more...]
Philadelphia’s Long Heritage of Public Markets and Food Halls Continues Growing
When visiting a city for a few days even as a dedicated well researched traveler, it's difficult to cover all the can't-miss attractions let alone sample the wide crosscut of renowned food and beverage offerings. Markets and food halls provide a solution with an array of choices under one roof instead of visiting each establishment individually scattered across many neighborhoods. One of the first in the United States, Philadelphia's public … [Read more...]
Celebrating The Willard InterContinential’s Rich Washington DC Heritage
Just two blocks from the White House and within walking distance to everything the nation's capitol has to offer, it's easy to see why The Willard InterContinental in Washington DC is known as the "Residence of Presidents" and has remained an anchor in a town that's undergone countless transformations over the hotel's 200 year existence. In 1862, National Hawthorne wrote, "The Willard may be much more justly called the center of Washington … [Read more...]
Washington D.C.: 11 Great Sites in a Day
In the summer of 2017, I was in Charlestown, WV on business and it occurred to me that Washington D.C. was only a couple of hours away. At the time I was working to develop my photography hobby into a potential career, and D.C. seemed like an excellent place to get some good practice shots. I was currently learning the settings of my first DSLR camera and some entry-level techniques for capturing images. I was no Mike Carano, but as I played with … [Read more...]
Dining Guide for a Night Out in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre is located in the Northeastern part of Pennsylvania, near the Poconos. The picturesque Susquehanna River flows through the Wyoming Valley and the northern part of Wilkes-Barre. It's a great place to visit for a special occasion, date night, entertainment, or just to enjoy some beautiful scenery. Several restaurants offer enticing meals with full bar menus to make your night out enjoyable and filled with wonderful memories. Cook … [Read more...]
Road Trip Part 5: Pittsburgh to NYC
Some of the best experiences we have in the United States occur when traveling and some of our best experiences when traveling are due to spontaneity. I am always driving around the U.S., either for work or fun, and more often than not an impulsive detour is part of the agenda. One of the more enjoyable, and surprisingly economical, detours started off as a weekend visit to Pittsburgh, PA. It quickly became something more. Pittsburgh, … [Read more...]
The Buena Park Boulevard of Fun
The Buena Park Boulevard of Fun is an entertainment corridor approximately one mile in length along Beach Boulevard, anchored by Knott's Berry Farm in the south and The Source OC (shopping & entertainment complex) to the north. Long before Buena Park became a mix of both residential and business, this area was home to farms and agriculture including dairy, wine and citrus groves. This entertainment corridor can be traced back to its first … [Read more...]
AMEX Opens New Airport Centurion Lounges in Hong Kong & Philadelphia
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced the expansion of its signature airport lounge network, The Centurion Lounge, with two new locations in Hong Kong and Philadelphia International Airports. Hong Kong, which opened in October , marks the first Centurion lounge in Asia, and Philadelphia, opened in early October, marks the 8th U.S. location of this growing network of premium airport retreats. “We are excited to … [Read more...]
Naughty City Names
Sperling’s BestPlaces finds 13 real U.S. cities and towns with hilariously risqué names 1. Buttzville, New Jersey - Population 194 - Median Home Price $172,700 According to Wikipedia, the town was named after its founder, Michael Robert Buttz. Naturally, he wanted to spread his grief to future generations by naming a town Buttzville. Sure, he could've gone with Michael City but perhaps that sounded too cool. 2. Dick Johnson, … [Read more...]
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