Today, 31 October, is Halloween in the United States and many other countries. While children celebrate by dressing up and trick-or-treating, many adults wear costumes and have their own treats and tricks. Popular things to do during this time of year include watching scary movies, decorating residences, and partaking of pumpkin themed food and drink. … Continue reading
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Trip Report: 12 Hour Stopover, Long Beach California
In prior posts, I showed what you could do (and what I did) with a three hour layover and a six hour layover between connecting flights. How about a longer stopover? Here is what I did for a twelve hour stopover from Long Beach Airport. Long Beach airport is convenient for visiting downtown Los Angeles, … Continue reading
Florida Hills – Yes, Hills!
Growing up in South Florida, I saw very few hills. Most of Miami-Dade county is within 10 feet of sea level. In fact, the highest geographic point is 35 feet. The hill in Tropical Park is such a novelty that my high school cross country teammates and opponents were overwhelmed. I was able to finish … Continue reading
Capture the Colour 2013 Photoblogging Contest #CTC13
Here are my entries for the Capture the Colour Contest sponsored by Travel Supermarket. Visit #CTC13 on Twitter to view current entries. To participate in the contest (as I am), submit travel photos in a blog post representing five color categories: yellow, red, green, white, and blue. Found during a road trip, probably in Northern … Continue reading
Travel Tip: 6 Hour Airport Stopover, Salt Lake City
Long waits between connecting flights can be boring and frustrating. Most travelers remain in the airport–visiting restaurants or shops, reading, playing with electronics, walking around, and/or sitting. Savvy frequent flyers and business travelers might spend time idle time in airport lounges. In a prior post, I showed what you could do (and what I did) … Continue reading
Travel Tips: State Parks, County Parks, Local Parks are Hidden Gems (Since National Parks are Closed)
Well, embarrassingly, the United States government has shut down. Just like a bunch of middle school kids that cannot play well together–one group takes away the ball so no one can play. An unfortunate outcome of this ridiculousness is that our National Parks and Smithsonian Museums are closed. Imagine explaining to foreign visitors: No, you … Continue reading
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