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July 10th, 2008

Shopping in Tonalá, Mexico

Tonalá is a city of around 350,000 located near Guadalajara, in central Mexico.  The city is well known for its ceramics, glass, and other native arts and crafts, and its Thursday and Sunday open air markets.
Market days will find the neighborhoods full of good displayed on the sidewalks, and often spilling out into the [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

July 9th, 2008

Back to Basics: Gassing Up Your Rental Car

When you go to a gas station to fill up your personal car, you know where you gas tank is – and which side up the pump you want to pull in on.
But what do you do when driving a loaner or rental car?
Just take a look at the instrument panel!  There’s usually an [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 6 comments

July 8th, 2008

Traveling by Balloon Chair

There are many different ways to travel – by air, bus, train, motorcycle, and on foot. 
And adventure is definitely in the eye of the beholder.  One person’s excellent adventure is another’s moment of sheer terror.
So how about traveling by balloon chair on your next trip?

What do you think?
Fun?  A great adventure?  Pushing the boundaries [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

July 7th, 2008

July Carnival of Travelers: Summer Travel

Welcome to the July 7th, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Travelers. 
This month’s theme was Summer Travel, and I interpreted the theme very loosely to include a wide variety of interpretations on the theme.  We’ve got recommendations of places to go, things to do and see, ways to save money, tips to reduce [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments

July 6th, 2008

Making Crime Pay at The Gangster Museum of America

Crime may not pay, but visitors will have to if they want entry into The Gangster Museum of America in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Hot Springs is known for it historic downtown area, and now with the addition of the recently opened Gangster Museum, it’s edgy history from the 1920-40’s is also showcased.  After all, back in [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

July 5th, 2008

POLL RESULTS: You’re Still Traveling!

Our ever so “unofficial” poll here at Flyaway Cafe indicates that despite the rising cost of air travel, that we’re all still traveling.
Here’s the breakdown:
How will the rising cost of air travel impact your summer travel plans?
 

I’m still traveling - 43%
I’m traveling, but for a shorter stay - 4%
I’m traveling, but staying closer to [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

July 4th, 2008

Celebrate Independence Day

Enjoy the festivities and fireworks of 4th of July celebrations!
 
Photo credit: flickr
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By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

July 3rd, 2008

What Interests You?

I like to mix it up here at Flyaway Cafe, providing you with a variety of tips, ideas, destination suggestions, opinions, trends, and humor. 
This morning I took a look back at what you read most during June, and there were some real surprises.  The top five posts were all found deep in my archives!
Here [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

July 2nd, 2008

Back to Basics: A.M. or P.M.

A.M., or "ante meridiem" in Latin, means before noon.
P.M., or "post meridiem" in Latin, means after noon.
One letter difference, but if you aren’t paying attention it could mean missing your flight.
It always amazes me how otherwise bright people can get totally confounded by departure times. 
There was a situation involving a friend who has [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 6 comments

July 1st, 2008

Oahu Dolphin Cruise: Hoku Nai’a Wild Dolphin Watch

My trip to Hawaii last fall was motivated by a desire for some rest and relaxation, some warm weather, and an overall escape from my gray Seattle life.  I was longing for time spent on a balcony, watching the sunset or sunrise, listening to the waves, and having a slow-paced week ahead of me.
In [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments