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June 12, 2013
Cody, Wyoming and the Rodeo – 2013
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May 17, 2013
ROAD TRIPPIN’ IN NORTHWESTERN WYOMING – TO CODY
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May 9, 2013
Yellowstone Vacation (Learning) Packages – The Best Way to Know!
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May 4, 2013
Yellowstone National Park Reservations, 2014 – You May Be Too Late!
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April 24, 2013
Some Additional Things I NEVER Travel Without (the CRUISE Edition)
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This & That
April 24, 2013
Some Additional Things I NEVER Travel Without (the CRUISE Edition)
By Kevin Kalley -
It's amazing when you are 100 yards away from the dock and headed for the open seas, and you suddenly remember little things you wish you'd packed for your cruise.
Categories: Armchair, Cruises, Packing, This & That, TipsKeywords: Cruise, Health
April 4, 2013
Packing List – Some Things I NEVER Travel Without
By Kevin Kalley -
It's amazing how common household items may make your travels more carefree.
Categories: Packing, Road & Rail, This & That, TipsKeywords: Baggage
April 3, 2013
Mesa Verde Country Hosts 13th Annual Indian Arts and Culture Festival
This year’s featured artist is award-winning Navajo painter Clifford Brycelea. Described as a mystical artist, spiritual artist and realist, Brycelea specializes in watercolor, acrylic and pen/ink mystical and scenic paintings. His work reflects the legends, culture, stories and lifestyles of [...]
Categories: Road & Rail, This & ThatKeywords: Colorado, Desert, durango, History, museum, National Park, Outdoors
April 1, 2013
Is There Anybody’s Reviews You Can Trust? Caveat emptor!
By David Currier -
Travel and product reviews can be helpful but also deceiving. Caveat emptor!
Categories: Armchair, News, This & That, Tips, UncategorizedKeywords: Reviews
April 1, 2013
Yellowstone – Historic Types of Transportation
“Vehicles range from the funky-looking yellow Bombardier snowcoaches still in use today to the drop-belly wagons that were used in early road construction. And without exception, the vehicles offer solid examples of American ingenuity as park managers throughout the generations developed ways [...]
Categories: Armchair, History, National Parks and the Environment, Road & Rail, This & ThatKeywords: antique cars, Buffalo, Environment, historic, History, museum, National Park, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, Wolves, Wyoming, Yellowstone
April 1, 2013
Tear Down That Wall (of snow!) – Yellowstone East Entrance to Open on Time
Cody is located 52 miles from Yellowstone's East Gate and is a popular stop for travelers heading into the park. As a gateway community, Cody offers many attractions that complement the park and help orient visitors to not only the Greater Yellowstone area but also the cowboy culture that [...]
Categories: Armchair, National Parks and the Environment, News, Road & Rail, This & That, TipsKeywords: Buffalo, Environment, Hiking, National Park, National Park Budget, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, Sequester, Wolves, Wyoming, Yellowstone
March 31, 2013
Retirement in Hawaii: You CAN make it happen!
By David Currier -
If we would change anything it would be to make the lanai somewhat larger since we discovered that nearly everyone entertains and dines outdoors! Buildiing time was 90 days from pouring the slab to sleeping in the bedroom. The cost was well under $100,00, furnished. Taxes on the developed lot [...]
Categories: Accommodations, Armchair, Beaches, LGBT, Lifestyles, This & That, TipsKeywords: beach, Big Island, Clothing Optional, diversity, Environment, festivals, Gay, hawaii retirement, Hiking, hot water on demand, island of hawaii, kalapana, Lesbian, LGBT, micro climate, National Park, Nature, Outdoors, pahoa, retire, retirement home, spirit of aloha, swim, turtles, vacation cottage, vacation home, VRBO
March 10, 2013
Car Rental Do’s and Don’ts – Getting your best deal
By Kevin Kalley -
It really galls me that in some cases the rental car can be a more expensive component of a trip than lodging or airfare, so I’ve tried to become extra savvy in getting a good deal and avoiding unnecessary fees and charges.
Categories: Road & Rail, This & That, TipsKeywords: car insurance, Car Rental, fuel purchase option, rental, travel insurance
February 28, 2013
Travel Tips For Personality Types A To Z
By David Currier -
Type A travelers must have guidebooks, but how many guidebooks are too many? And will your Smartphone work?
Categories: Armchair, Packing, This & That, TipsKeywords: Airlines, Baggage, Carry-on, Check-in, lost, Suitcase
February 12, 2013
Obituary: Travelers Checks (1772 – 2013)
By David Currier, Kevin Kalley -
One might say that the death of Mr. Travelers Checks was predicted nearly 50 years ago; call it “serendipity,” but the Serendipity Singers hit song “Plastic” (1965) foretold the death of Mr. Travelers Checks in the refrain of their song “everything’s gonna be plastic by and by.”
Categories: Armchair, LGBT, News, This & That, TipsKeywords: foreign credit cards, magnetic strips, travelers'
