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While doing some research for some upcoming posts, I kept stumbling over the term “dark tourism.” I had never heard of it before, but it is defined as:
Dark tourism is the act of travel and visitation to sites, attractions and exhibitions which has real or recreated death, suffering or the seemingly macabre as a main […]
Sometimes the best part of a vacation is just slowing down, taking a few minutes to sit and contemplate the meaning of life. . . enjoying the sun on your back and looking at the ocean.
This photo was taken on the island of Kauai, where I spent a fair amount of time doing just […]
Remember when having a cell phone was a luxury? It’s not any longer, and for travelers it is not only a necessary part of doing business, but also a way of keeping in contact with loved ones.
Phones are about a whole lot more than just calling people. How much more I’m finding out as […]
Before I give you pointers about how to make boarding easy, here’s how NOT to do it.
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You’ve now spent a couple hours checking in for your flight, getting to the airport, checking your bags, and getting through security, but you aren’t even close to getting on the plane yet. Now it’s time to get to your departure gate.
Most of the time, your departure gate is printed on your boarding pass. […]
A very warm welcome to some new readers that found Flyaway Cafe via the New York Times “Jet Lagged” blog roll. I’m very pleased and flattered to be listed among some great travel bloggers.
“Jet Lagged” is part on the online NYT opinion commentary on commercial airline travel. Check it out — there’s some great stuff […]
Today’s Matchbook Monday is from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino (3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South) in Las Vegas. While I was in Las Vegas just last month, this particular matchbook from Mandalay Bay dates back a couple of years.
This hotel was always a popular place to stay for me because of it’s pool […]
I always seem to cook a big dinner or have a little dinner part the night before leaving on a trip. This usually results in a few leftovers that I can pack with me on my trip. Home cooking beats airplane food any old day!
However, occasionally I have too many leftovers, and they get […]
Boasting over 300 clear nights a year, Kitt Peak National Observatory, located about an hour outside of Tucson (Arizona), offers stunning view of the night sky.
Kitt Peak has the world’s largest collection of optical telescopes, 21 in all, and offers a number of viewing programs sure to get you hooked on Astronomy.
Daily observatory […]
Welcome to the December 7, 2007 edition of the Carnival of Travelers.
This month’s travel theme was Music, and I hope you’ll enjoying reading about what are intrepid travelers have to say on the topic:
Sheila Scarborough presents Round the world, with music posted at Perceptive Travel Blog, saying, “Some thoughts on finding world music online.” […]
Travel information, tips, and destination suggestions from a Flight Attendant.
Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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