One hundred and fifty years ago, the biggest battle of the Civil War was fought. Roughly 165,000 Union and Confederate soldiers participated in this epic event, which was a turning point in the war. In honor of the Battle of Gettysburg, there will be a ten-day commemoration from June 28 – July 7, 2013. The [...]
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The good news is that the economy has improved. The bad news is that travel deals will not be as plentiful now that things are better. But you can still save money on your summer vacation if you’re savvy. The best thing to do is to draw up a budget so that you know what [...]
It’s nearly here…summertime. This is the best time of year to go to the beach, visit amusement parks, and attend music festivals. Here are the five best Summer 2013 Music Fests: 1. June 7 – 9. THE GOVERNORS BALL (New York City). This three-day concert fest features lots of great artists, including Kanye West and [...]
I don’t like travel essays and memoirs, which would probably surprise a lot of people since I travel so much. But as a travel writer, I’ve seen so many places and had so many incredible experiences that I’m a bit jaded. I have the mindset that there is nothing to be gained by reading another [...]
This is exciting news! Bodie Island Lighthouse has rarely been open to the public for many years and only to go into the base. That’s because it was too hazardous to climb the stairs, but a major $5 million renovation that included repairing the stairs took care of that problem. This lighthouse is roughly halfway [...]
Since there are lots of new ships and makeovers taking place this year (a good sign for the economy), I thought it a good idea to share the news with you. And who better to give you the low down than the Cruise Critic… The Mega-Ships: U.S. Ship & Launch: Norwegian Breakaway, April 30 The [...]
What else did the 80s give us? 1. First cell phone was invented by Motorola. It weighed more than 30 ounces and was dubbed the “brick phone.” FYI: There are now more cellphones than people in the USA. 2. First television evangelists, Jim and Tammy Baker. They became celebrities with their Praise the Lord [...]
What did the 80s give us? 1. Rubik’s cube. As of January 2009, 350 million cubes have sold worldwide making it the world’s top-selling puzzle game. Does anyone still have one? 2. Ted Turner created first 24-hour news channel, CNN. 3. MTV launched in 1981. “I want my MTV!” 4. Madonna. Her career began when [...]
Recently, I saw a three-part special on National Geographic Channel titled THE 80′s: A DECADE THAT DEFINED US. I thought it might be fun to share some of the highlights of the 80s. So, for the next three days, I’ll be sharing things that came out of the 80s. 1. Reagan Revolution. Former Actor Ronald [...]
It’s Derby time! Are you planning on attending the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4th? If so, here are a few tips: 1. Don’t fly. It’s too late to snag a good fare and Louisville is a day’s drive from most U.S. cities. 2. Don’t stay in Louisville. It’s too late to score a [...]
