Preparing for a flight abroad? Tips for traveling by plane, part six
Getting on a plane to go anywhere seems to get more complex by the day. New security procedures and security considerations unleash an endless parade of rules and regulations. This article, the last in a series of six, can help you get through the maze. Be sure to collect...
Top Ten Tips for the Best Road Trip Ever
There’s nothing more fun than an old-fashioned road trip. I love hitting the road and exploring our country. Now, I’ve been a “road tripper” for some time and while I love air travel, I love the road trip because that’s how you can really experience the country. So it’s...
Bird watching in Uganda
Over the past few years, we have seen the music industry slowly slide into the abyss. There are more free uploaders than ever before, stealing music on the internet and finding other avenues to get what they want for nothing. But then, on the other side of the fence,...
do the best you can
Doing the best you can! What does that mean? How important is it? Is doing your best good enough? Or is BEING the best what it’s all about? When I was in second grade, I brought my report card home. In Social Studies, I got a “C”. (In the...
Zen and the art of the office space: finding lighting in an office building
One of the funniest and most beloved movies of recent times is Mike Judge’s 1999 comedy Office Space. Starring one of my favorite actors, Ron Livingston, the story centers on a stressed-out employee, Peter Gibbons, who is hypnotized to that he no longer cares about his job, which ironically...
Travelocity Deals Overview: How to Save on Your Next Cruise or Vacation
Go places around the world without breaking the bank by taking advantage of Travelocity deals. This comparative search engine helps travelers find the cheapest flights, the best hotels, discount cruises, car rentals and more. The company believes that traveling should be an adventure. Even if you’re traveling on business,...
Staying warm in Christchurch this winter
The Christchurch earthquakes brought much destruction and devastation to the city, but through the frustrations of working with insurance companies and the New Zealand earthquake commission, many people are finding new opportunities with payouts that allow them to build their own home. their dreams or make renovations to their...
Fulfilling your dreams, as an older adult
Today there are 30 million older adults. In 2030 there will be 70 million. The last years can be an opportunity to fulfill dreams. Think how happy those 70 million seniors will be if they think they still have time to live their dreams. Think about how much happier...
Restoration of aluminum boats: the decision
I have lived and worked on the Great Lakes my entire adult life. I have never done an aluminum boat restoration, or any other type of boat restoration. But I’ve admired all kinds of small pleasure boats from the deck of the Great Lakes Bulk Freighters I’ve worked on...
Nassau Beach Resort Attractions
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, offers a myriad of unique attractions, making it a major cruise stopover and tropical destination for discerning travelers and the site of luxurious Nassau all-inclusive resorts. Founded in 1656, Nassau is located on the island of New Providence and has had a rich...