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Who doesn't love potatoes? They're a staple everywhere. They're good for you, plentiful and come in any number of styles and varieties. We love 'em. The National Potato Council (USA) tracks this and while it lags behind a year or two, you can easily follow the per capita potato consumption (currently at 117 pounds…
Like it or not, after decades of scorn and pushback, followed by love and admiration by many, monster trucks are here to stay, and in some of the least likely of places: specifically Asia and Europe, where some of these behemoths can fill up left and right lanes simultaneously. Still, people seem to…
Some of us live in cities that could probably be classed as a ghost town: Miriam Webster defines it as a "once-flourishing town wholly or nearly deserted usually as a result of the exhaustion of some natural resource." But, just as commonly, the source of its demise is the exhaustion of human resources.…
Tell me that you've got everything you want, and your car can sing. Another delightful "out of left field" post here, and this one that anyone can enjoy, assuming that you have a car (or any vehicle with tires) and the right road. Having a map or GPS isn't a bad idea, either.…
Since Covid, there has been this yin / yang conversation happening about where and how to work. Throngs of people returned to their homes to try to diminish the virus but, as a by-product, also realised the enjoyment and benefits of not having to spend ninety minutes (twice a day) commuting back and forth…
Despite its idiosyncrasies, the United States is still a popular place to visit. In fact, the USA recorded a total of 22 million tourists in 2021, ranking 7th in the world in absolute terms. It's a big place with lots to do, so perhaps that number doesn't come as a surprise. Like all places,…
Guildford, Surrey, UK. Get your virtual walking shoes ready to explore this historic and still very lively place.
America has an abundance of things to see and do. But few are as mind-blowing and exciting as Yellowstone National Park. widely recognized as the world's first national park, established in 1872. Its historical significance, coupled with its natural wonders, makes it a destination that showcases both human and natural history. renowned for…
Going on holiday is, for the most part, meant to be relaxing, giving yourself the time to stop, slow down and literally bask in the moment. This is not to say that it won't be filled with thrills (or even a snafu here or there,) because that always seems to happen, no matter…
Poor Cuba. Still battered by the USA (for reasons that we just can't understand) this beautiful and engaging country teeters on collapse, except for the strength of its people. We have a number of posts here on the site (click here) which should give any thinking person the desire to hop on a…