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Archive for May, 2009

Star Struck Adventures in Hollywood

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

If you’ve ever seen any of the red carpet events in Hollywood, you don’t have to wish you could be there. You can travel there, too, just not necessarily during a major event.

Famous star print location

Grauman's Chinese Theatre

The strip of Hollywood Boulevard where actors are immortalized with stars on the sidewalk, plus embedded in cement, is right there for anyone to see. (more…)

International Travel Planning … on your own … without a net, Part 5

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Scotland: Fall 2009

Well, it’s time to firm up the itinerary. This is undoubtedly the most subjective part of the entire trip planning process.
I want to see Bagpipe Bands – you want to see the symphony…
I want to see where Ben Franklin lived in London – you want to see where Bono has breakfast!
(Actually, you’ll be waiting a long time because Bono lives in Ireland!) (more…)

Swine Flu: Travel – Yes — or No?

Friday, May 1st, 2009

There always seems to be a reason to worry about traveling. If we listened to everything we heard, it would mean that we never leave our homes. That’s claustrophobic!

So, for the intrepid traveler, here are some considerations: (more…)