Everyone wants their chance to fly, but no-one wants to die doing it. Both United and American Airlines sell basic economy tickets which are non-changeable. If you get sick and do not fly you lose all value of your ticket. That's a huge incentive to fly sick. (Delta makes basic economy tickets changeable through December…
The doors are starting to open. We're able to walk outside again. It's no longer a scary proposition to visit our friends and family. Covid hasn't been beaten, but we're sure beating it down, we humans. And what better way to do this than through food? Those of us who work probably dread the idea…
As of this writing, Covid 19 still continues to confuse, confound and destroy mankind, with chequered survival success rates, disbelievers, and countries that simply cannot rise above it. Horrible, sad and terrifying does not describe the situation. But, it recently reminded us of a film from 1962 that, in some ways, predicted such events. That film…
The world is opening up again from the Covid 19 pandemic. We are slowly tip-toeing out into the light, but still with our minds on safety. One great option is to rent a camper and travel where you want to go. It will just be you, your family and maybe some friends, in your own…
The Covid pandemic is pushing for an evolution of the muster (safety) drill procedures on cruise ships. To avoid gatherings of large passenger groups in confined spaces and maintain social distancing, the cruise lines are now reinventing the traditional process, using technology and other innovations. Get ready for: Royal Caribbean’s Muster 2.0 Read more courtesy…
The Covid pandemic has wreaked havoc almost everywhere in the world . . . and has taught us some important lessons along the way. What we once took for granted has the possibility of slipping through our fingers - such as travel. But, with destinations slowly blossoming again for tourism , and travelers tentatively making…
Covid, BE GONE!
Who doesn't love Warner Bros entertainment? Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Harry Potter?
The Studio Tour is finally open again, and WB are excited to welcome you back. Get even closer to the entertainment you love in their new Storytelling Showcase highlighting nearly 100 years of Warner Bros. history.
And, the new grand finale will…
Well, we never thought that we would be writing about this. The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc everywhere. It has been a sad and horrible event in our lives. But, as we write this article, instead of rejoicing in the fact that the world is slowly reopening, we see many individuals exhibiting their absolute worst…
As if Covid-19 wasn't bad enough, bringing the world back into its original position presents all kinds a challenges to humans. Mask, or no mask? Moderna or Pfizer? Eat in or take-away? Concerts or Netflix? But here's a conundrum that most of us probably never think of: snakes in planes. And, yes, it's a thing.…
Peruvians from the Huinchiri community in Cusco region are rebuilding a 500-year-old Incan hanging bridge, made using traditional weaving techniques to string a crossing together spanning the Apurimac river far below. The Q’eswachaka bridge has been used for over 500 years to connect communities divided by the river. But during the Covid pandemic it fell…
Je vous aime . . the heart of Paris, a city that has beckoned artists, philosophers, romantics and young wide-eyes over the millennia. But now, especially in the times of Covid-19, millions of French people who would rather die than leave this city home are now packing their bags and saying au revoir. Watch this short…
These days - especially during the Covid-19 pandemic - you sometimes don't you if you're upside-down or right-side up. You're glued to the television and, after a while, you'll wonder who that person is who is sitting next to you. Your partner? Or is it you? In 2021, it looks like we’ll still be swapping…
We are writing this post when - it appears - the the Covid-19 pandemic is starting to abate, and that many of us can, once more, open our doors, step outside and begin to enjoy life again. And what can be more life-affirming than getting out into nature, and breathing in the air? That is…
The Covid-19 pandemic has made a disaster of much of the world's economies. With no-one buying - even if they want to - businesses have either hung on by a shoestring or have gone out of business entirely.
One of the most effected has been travel. In some cases, sales for some of these companies have…
GEEK ALERT: if you visit this website often, you'll know how much we love technology, especially aircraft. We've recently written that one of the giants (literally) of the skies, the Airbus A380 might be heading off into the sunset, to fly no more. As the world gets smaller and aircraft get better (ie: better fuel…
Un poco loco = a little crazy Covid-19 Are you tired of sitting around the house, but am not sure when or if you can travel? One option, of course, is just to bite your tongue, suck it up, etc. Vancouver? Toronto? New York? Another idea - sensible and not expensive - is to treat…
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This post is, simply put, a loving tribute to a group of people who have created an application that has numerous business-relations functions, but is also for dorks (like our Editor) who love everything about planes and flying. And since many of us have not been able to fly for a year or…
If you yawn because you think you've seen every kind tourist haunt, here's a place that's really smoking!
There is nothing remotely Elysian about the Phlegræan Fields; nothing sylvan, nothing green. The Fields, which lie on the north shore of the Bay of Naples in Italy, are part of the caldera of a volcano that is…
Chances are, if you're on our website, you love to travel and see the world. But, as of this date, with the Covid 19 pandemic still not yet under control, you're concerned about venturing out. Well, our affiliate friends VRBO have an interesting concept - it's called Affirm. From their site: With a unique selection…
The country of Malta has been very successful in its efforts to manage Covid-19. It is one of the safest places to be right now, and it is cautiously opening up its borders to responsible travelers. But, Malta is still a mystery to many. And here's your chance to discover all of its wonders. The…