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Long known for its exclusivity, in a city that defines restaurant exclusivity, Rao’s is not likely to be letting me in any time soon.
It’s not because of my manners (which are good), the way I dress (which is always appropriate), or because the price is beyond my means. No, it’s because Rao’s only has ten […]
Today is Admission Day for Wisconsin, our 30th state, admitted to the Union on May 29th, 1848.
Wisconsin in located in the Great Lakes region, and is bordered by Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Originally the state’s boundary line was to have been much further south (it would have encompassed the city of Chicago), but political […]
A day of remembrance and thanks to those who gave their life in service to our country. Their sacrifices, securing our liberties and freedoms, are not forgotten.
Photo credit: MorgueFile
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The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, linking the city to Marin County.
I’ve written before about the Golden Gate Bridge, but noticed that today was the 70th anniversary of its opening.
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If a shoe department gets its own zip code, does it count as a new travel destination?
That’s the question I’ve been pondering today as I think about what to do for my remaining vacation days. While I have lots of plans within a couple hours of home, I must admit to being tempted to run […]
The three-day Memorial Weekend holiday kicks off the official summer travel season.
Fuel is high, for both autos and airplanes, so the bargains are a little more scarce this year. Still, the roads are expected to be jams, as are the airports. I always take vacation this time of year, so I’ll get to […]
Details: The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. At a length of just under 6,000 feet, it connects Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River, and has become a recognizable part of the New York skyline. It is open to bicycles and pedestrians as well as motor vehicles.
The […]
I know that people complain about the air quality on airplanes. They run something like this:
It’s too dry
It’s stale, and just smells funny
It’s smells like jet fuel
All those smoking odors from the smokers onboard
Sick people spreading all those germs
Body odors — yuck!
Tell me about it! You’ve got a bunch of people crammed together in a […]
If you’ve done any flying along the north/south route of the west coast, you’ve probably looked out your window and have seen Crater Lake (from the air, in photo right), and its surrounding National Park.
Crater Lake lies on the edge of the Cascade Mountain range, and the park is part of our National Park System. […]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana (and completely surrounded by Indianapolis) is the home of the Indianapolis 500, and is the second oldest remainnig auto race track in the world. For you trivia buffs, the oldes is the Milwaukee Mile.)
Speedway capacity, including the permanent seating and the infield seating, is approximately 400,000 making it […]
Travel information, tips, and destination suggestions from a Flight Attendant.
Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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