By southern Utah, I mean the area south of I-70 and east of I-15. Being a desert rat, I admit a prejudice. Also, I love rattlesnakes. However, the area is notable, by any yardstick, for its geological wonders and archaeological experiences. When I thought of my favorite hikes, they all fell into that one area that I love. That was […]
Choosing a place for a mini break seems to be getting more and more difficult. It always seems to be a case of ‘so many places, so little time’. The choice is now staggering and unfortunately there will never be enough time or money to visit everywhere. I consider myself very lucky to have been able to visit many wonderful […]
My Bug Out Bag Bag Having served in the Territorial Army and being in the Cadet forces when I was younger, I kept to that theme by using a British Army Bergan as my main travel bag. It holds 100 liters in the main compartment, which means I have plenty of room for extra clothing and gear, as well as […]
One of the main dreams of the military is to provide a comfortable home for their families. As such, the government designed the VA or Veterans Loan, a program that will benefit service members towards fulfilling this dream which is, in fact, woven into the ultimate American dream of providing all Americans with a comfortable home to live in. Here […]
Nowadays, with all the scams, lies, scams, and outright steals being promoted online; it is difficult to start real businesses. We have become so used to being disappointed that it is almost impossible for us to believe anyone about anything on the Internet. We mostly ignore around 98% of what we are told. At least I do. I used to […]
How many times have you turned to music to cheer you up even more in happy moments, or have you sought the solace of music when melancholy strikes? Music affects us all. But only recently have scientists sought to explain and quantify the way music impacts us emotionally. Research into the links between melody and the mind indicates that listening […]
Thomas Hirschhorn (b. 1957) is a popular artist from Bern, Switzerland. He worked as a ‘Graphic Designer’ in Paris in the late eighties and rose to fame for his installations in which he uses common everyday materials such as plastic wrap, silver or foil, duct tape, cardboard, mirror, etc. TV/Computer Monitors and driftwood to name a few. He likes to […]
Do you dream of visiting Guilin? Guilin must be the city you should never miss while touring China. Many tourists would like to use Chinese watercolor painting to describe Guilin scenery after visiting Guilin. If true. Take an exciting cruise on the Li River, the oldest river in China. In the morning, you will drive about 40 minutes to Zhujiang […]
As a certified travel agent for four decades, international airline employee, researcher, writer, teacher, and photographer, travel, whether for business or pleasure, has always been an important and integral part of my life. Some 400 trips to all parts of the world, by road, rail, sea and air, involved destinations both mundane and exotic. This article focuses on those in […]
Beyond championship teams like the Detroit Pistons and Red Wings, Detroit’s passion for sports and ability to host big events make it a championship event city. This includes the World Cup of Soccer, the MLB All-Star Game, Super Bowl XL, the Buick Open and the Ryder Cup. With numerous state-of-the-art sports facilities and more than 35,000 competitively priced hotel rooms, […]
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