One of my favorite resources for finding cheap air fares on the internet is Kayak.com. The two Kayak features I use when I want to find a cheap airfare are Buzz and Explore. I will cover Kayak Explore in a future post. Kayak Buzz Access Kayak Buzz by going to Kayak.com, click More, and then … Continue reading
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Travel Tip: Fun Lodging at Shady Dell, Bisbee, Arizona
People sometimes ask me, “What is the best place you have stayed?” It is difficult to pick the best place–or for that matter, the best meal, event, adventure, etc. However, one of the most unique and memorable places I stayed was the Shady Dell in Bisbee, Arizona. This place is fantastic. Shady Dell is so much … Continue reading
Loneliest Road in America
Most of the articles I read about lonely roads include information about places to eat, sleep, and shop. Am I wrong to think that the loneliest road in America would not have places to eat, sleep, and shop? I enjoy finding scenic roads in America. Even though I have driven in every state, criss-crossed the … Continue reading
Travel Tip: How to Change Non-Changeable Airline Tickets
Southwest Airlines has some catchy television commercials proclaiming that they do not charge for ticket changes or for baggage. Analysis about whether they are completely truthful can be found elsewhere. I do have a couple of experiences and thoughts about making changes to non-changeable and non-refundable tickets. First, cheapest airfares have the most restrictions. In exchange for … Continue reading
Travel Tip: 8 Great Ways to Learn About Your Family History on Trips
On many of my trips, I intentionally visit places to research my family history. I have been an avid amateur genealogist for over a dozen years and have even taught some classes on the subject. I have seen estimates that less than five percent of genealogy records are on the internet. So while you can definitely … Continue reading
Travel Lessons From a Guinea Pig
Yesterday I took our family guinea pig pet, Slinky, outside for “grass time.” Slinky LOVES to eat grass. That is probably his favorite thing in the world. However, Slinky was hesitant to eat the grass yesterday. He was completely protected. I was right next to him. He was covered by his cage top and his little wooden … Continue reading
Travel Tip: To Fly or To Drive – That is the Question!?!
Last week I found super cheap airfares from Baltimore to Hagerstown and Lancaster. The fares are no longer available but I think they were $30 each way (over $50 right now). It would only take an hour and a half to drive between Baltimore and Lancaster airports. Less time to Hagerstown. I think only people … Continue reading
A Slice of Heaven – Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon
In September 2010, I visited Portland, Oregon as part of the JetBlue All-You-Can-Jet pass. I devoted a couple of hours to visiting the gorgeous Portland Japanese Garden. Outside of Japan, this is the most authentic Japanese garden (they say). Here are some pictures from my visit. Above is a view of the gorgeous Natural Garden. … Continue reading
Travel Tip: Road Trip Rules, When To Break Them
A recent post covered my road trip rules, including not driving on interstate highways and not visiting chains. I admitted that I sometimes break my own rules. Specifically, on road trips I do sometimes drive on interstates highways and visit chains. Although I really, really try not to do so, there are instances that warrant it. … Continue reading
Travel Tip: 8 Great Alternatives to Fast Food Chain Restaurants
We know from movies, television shows, and books that fast food restaurants are not good us. Yet many of us still visit fast food places–occasionally if not regularly. Why? Convenience. Well, it is called fast food for a reason. Quick to order, quick to receive. Eat and run. On to the next item on the … Continue reading
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