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Archive for the ‘Events’ Category

May 9th, 2008

May Carnival of Travelers: Local Events

Welcome to the May 7th, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Travelers.  Yes, I know it’s a few days late, but real life has a way of catching up with lately.
Our theme for May was Local Events, and it was one that bloggers seemed to have a lot of trouble with.  Many submissions were off […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

April 29th, 2008

UFO Sighting & Festival in Oregon

On May 16-17th, enthusiasts of extraterrestials, UFO sightings, aliens, and all sorts of other mysteries will meet in McMinnville, Oregon for the 9th Annual UFO Festival. 
The festival started to honor the 1950 Trent sighting in which a couple of McMinnville residents saw a large, metallic looking, disc-shaped object hovering silently in the sky just […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

January 17th, 2008

Loi Kratong Festival in Thailand

One of our travel bloggers, Ken at The Vancouver Traveler, is traveling around Asia right now.  He’s had some difficult with electricity, let alone an internet connection, but he was recently able to send me this beautiful photo of the Loi Kratong Festival.
The festival is celebrated annually in Thailand, usually during the month of […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

November 13th, 2007

Looking for Tailgaters at Lambeau Field

Friends, passengers, and readers frequently ask me for travel advice, and I’m always happy to pass information along.  After all, that was the genesis of this blog. 
Now, it’s my turn to ask you, my readers, for a little help.  I need some very specific travel assistance for my very best friend in the […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 7 comments

October 30th, 2007

Halloween Around b5media

I’ve been blogging about Halloween events around the world all month long.  It’s time to check in with the other b5media Travel & Culture bloggers to see what they have to say about this fall holiday.
From Ruth at Lets Visit Asia:  Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland.
From Paul at Starked SF:  Trick or Treat with a […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

October 24th, 2007

Rockies vs. Red Sox at Fenway

Today is the first game of the 2007 World Series.
The opening game between the Colorado Rockies and the Boston Red Sox will be held at Fenway Park, home of the Green Monster.
Go Sox!  Go Rockies!
Photo credit:  Aidan C. Siegel
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By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

October 23rd, 2007

A Haunting Evening Onboard the RMS Queen Mary

The Queen Mary has long been thought to be haunted, and it’s sailing history is rich in unexplained events and activities.  The ship is now permanently docked in Long Beach, California, as is operated as a hotel and museum. 
Employees and guests have frequently reported paranormal activity aboard the ship, and psychics have concurred […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

October 20th, 2007

Are You Going to BlogWorld?

If you’re interested in learning more about blogging, and want to hang out with a bunch of bloggers, consider a little trip to Las Vegas for BlogWorld Expo, the first and only industry-wide trade show, conference, and media event dedicated to promoting the dynamic industry of blogging and new media. 
BlogWorld will feature the […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 7 comments

October 19th, 2007

Try a Halloween Sail on The Phantom Ship

I never thought I’d be saying that I’d be recommending a high school haunted house, but the Theater Department at Carroll Senior High School in Southlake, Texas (1501 W. Southlake Boulevard) convinced me to change my mind.
First off, the Haunted House is a fundraiser for a very worthy cause — funding a trip for the department to […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

October 17th, 2007

A Halloween Tribute to Vincent Price

The late Vincent Price had a long and illustrious acting career.  While most of us likely think of him for his eerie characters in horror films, he had a distinguished career in radio, television, and movies. 
Here’s the opening of the camp classic, The Abominable Dr. Phibes:

While Vincent Price and horror movies seem to go hand-in-hand, in […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

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