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Electric Mobility Scooters for Travel

January 27, 2020 by Jhon Alex7 Comments

What are mobility scooters? Mobility scooters are personal electric vehicles designed to aid the mobility-impaired. They're design to emulate the mobility of wheelchairs, but are usually utilized by people capable of a certain level of personal freedom. They are generally known as Electric Conveyance Vehicles (ECVs) or Power Operated Vehicles (POVs). Non-electric mobility scooters are less common, sometimes used by the 50-60% of wheelchair users … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: America, Florida, Orlando, Shopping Mall, Universal Studios

How to Save Time at Universal Studios Orlando

January 10, 2019 by Tonya DenmarkLeave a Comment

Look. I get it. We are always go go go. We're always looking to save time, especially while on vacation. That's why I've put together these Universal Studios Tips to maximize your time while in the parks. While Universal does have some interesting queue lines (Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey) for the most part you do not want to stand in line longer than you have to in the Florida heat. Express Pass The easiest, albeit pricier … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Florida, Journey, Orlando, Resort, Universal Studios

The Greatest Spot in Los Angeles

October 17, 2018 by Abdul Rastagar1 Comment

Los Angeles is like few cities in the world. The mere name instantly conjures up more world-famous sights than I can name - the Hollywood sign, the Walk of Fame, the Getty Center and Museum, the California Science Center, Malibu, Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Boulevard, Santa Monica and its pier, the boardwalk at Venice Beach, Universal Studios, Rodeo Drive, the Griffith Observatory, the Disney Concert Hall, Huntington Library and Gardens, and on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Beach, California, Food and Wine, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Museum, Music, Palm Trees, Santa Monica, Universal Studios, Venice, Walking tour

“Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood

August 19, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

Universal City, CA, August 18, 2015—Tickets are now on sale for “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood as Southern California’s premier Halloween event unveils a slate of new mazes, an exciting hip-hop dance show, a new cutthroat Terror Tram experience and terrifying Scare Zones, beginning Friday, September 18, 2015. Tickets to this year’s event are available for purchase at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com/hollywood, including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, Christmas, Drinking, Film, Food and Wine, History, Hollywood, Journey, Luxor, Paris, Universal Studios, Walking tour

3 Beautiful Attractions that Make Sacramento a Haven for Tourists

August 15, 2015 by Spencer HollmanLeave a Comment

Sacramento, California may not be as popular and famous as San Francisco, but it is nonetheless a beguiling destination for people who are looking to a catch a break from their busy urban lives. It is California’s capital city and one that will leave you in love with this wonderful state on the West Coast. Whether it is the historical buildings, the shopping centres, the tantalizing dining or the awe-inspiring museums, the city has a little bit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Bus Travel, California, Disneyland, Garden, History, Journey, Museum, Palm Trees, Sacramento, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Universal Studios, Washington DC, Wildlife

“Dracula Untold” Maze at Universal Studios Halloween HorrorNights

September 15, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort Sink Their Teeth into “Dracula Untold,” a Terrifying New “Halloween Horror Nights” Maze Inspired By Universal Pictures’ Upcoming Epic Action-Adventure ORLANDO, Fla., UNIVERSAL CITY, Ca., (Sept 20, 2014) — Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort breathe new life into history’s most notorious vampire, Vlad Tepes, the real life 13th century ruler and inspiration for Bram … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Drinking, Film, History, Hollywood, Music, Orlando, Resort, Shopping Mall, Universal Studios, Walking tour

VW Bus Bar, Naughty Squirrel & Riga Latvia

July 15, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

We first popped into Riga on a bus from Tallinn - the old town is a short few minute walk away but we didn't yet know this. After we located the word "old town" in Latvian on the Internet and showed a taxi driver our phone screen - he just laughed and pointed in the direction of where we needed to walk. Two minutes later we walked into the Riga Old Town Hostel & Backpackers Pub where we immediately spotted the reception; it was located inside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Beer, Bus Travel, Castle, Drinking, Food and Wine, Internet, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Music, Ski Trip, Taxi, Universal Studios, Walking tour, Wildlife

The Best of Hidden Orlando

February 11, 2014 by Anna MLeave a Comment

When most people think of Orlando, Florida, they probably see images from long-dead advertising campaigns for the likes of Disney World, Universal Studios and more than a few images of the beach, wild parties and rampant excess. But there is a much quieter, much quirkier side to the Sunshine State’s biggest tourist destination. When you check into your hotel in Orlando, you can be sure you’ll be looked after and enjoy a fine accommodation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Festival, Florida, Garden, Ireland, Orlando, Restaurants, Traffic, Universal Studios

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

September 3, 2013 by Virginia TseLeave a Comment

Do you like a good scare? The flesh-eating zombies of “The Walking Dead” unearthed to scare the press who attended the annual preview of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. You can’t miss out on this year’s Halloween Horror Nights starting September 20th and continues on the 21st, and selected nights through November 2nd, 2013. Halloween Horror Nights is the undisputed leader of horror mazes. The extreme horror make-up, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Hollywood, Universal Studios, Walking tour

Universal Studios Hollywood’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’

August 15, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Universal Studios Hollywood’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ Transports Guests into the Sinister World of ‘Insidious,’ Exploring the Darkest Corners of the Paranormal Experience and Bringing the Chilling Blockbuster Movie Franchise to Life in an All-New Maze Tickets are now on sale for “Halloween Horror Nights,” Southern California’s premier Halloween event, taking place at Universal Studios Hollywood on 21 select nights from September 20 through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, California, Film, History, Hollywood, Journey, Music, Shopping Mall, Universal Studios, Walking tour

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