Old stone ruins, autumn colors, and a gray Irish morning mist, coexist on this rugged Atlantic coastline. A very different side of Ireland.
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A former linen market in Westport Ireland.
Read More50 Years Later: Fort Worth Remembers President John F. Kennedy
I’m of that age where I remember exactly what I was doing when I heard the news that President Kennedy had been assassinated in Dallas. I was at school and it was recess. I didn’t really understand what the word assassinated meant, but I did know that it was very, very bad. Our teacher gathered the class together and then we were all sent home, where, for the next weeks, we bounced between emotions far greater that a grade schooler can navigate on their own. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the death of President Kennedy and there are commemorations and memorials aplenty. In Fort Worth, just down the road a piece from Dallas, the city will remember the life and legend of President John F. Kennedy with a number of events. In a bit of déjà vu, the […]
Read MoreGoogle Hangout: Talking About TBEX, Travel & Tourism, & Dublin
This morning I had the chance to chat with some friends and colleagues about the upcoming TBEX conference in Dublin. A lot of people do a lot of work to make this all come together, and I’ll admit to lots of late night crankiness here at my house as well, but once I get on the plane on Sunday, it’s all smooth sailing. This Google Hangout was organized by Alastair McKenzie as part of his Travel Coffee Break series. It’s a lively and informative discussion on not only the TBEX conference, but also our thoughts on the evolution of travel and tourism and its relationship with the media.
Read MorePostcard from City Hall, Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s City Hal is a behemoth of a masonry complex and is an impressive part of the city’s skyline. Look closely, that’s a statue of William Penn on the top. The building is listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Read MoreBy the Numbers: August 2013
As we head into the last official weekend of summer, I can’t tell you how glad I was to be close to home this month. Seattle is a lovely place to be in August and while I enjoyed my travels, I enjoyed my time here at home even more. As an extra treat this month, I also got to spend time with some former classmates at my 40th high school reunion. Here’s my travel for this past month. SEA/OAK/HNL/SJC/HNL/SEA – 10,596 SEA/KOA/SJC/SEA – 5,763 SEA/ANC/SEA – 2,894 Total miles flown in August: 19,253 Total hotel nights in August: 6 Year to Date Miles flown 2013: 183,201 Hotel nights 2013: 83 There’s a lot more travel on the calendar for September, including heading to Dublin, Ireland, for TBEX. Photo credit: personal collection
Read MoreUNESCO World Heritage Site: Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Visiting Tongariro National Park is relatively easy, with decent roads providing access, and while some visitors are attracted by the UNESCO designation alone, there is much more to hold the attention of visitors. Here are just a few reasons to visit Tongariro National Park. Tongariro National Park, the oldest national park in New Zealand, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed for its mix of cultural and natural importance. The park, located on the North Island, is home to three active volcanos: Mt. Tongariro (for which the park was named, Mt. Ruapehu, and Mt. Ngauruhoe. Skiing and snow sports – Mt. Ruapehu is home to two ski areas, Whakapapa on the northern side and Turoa on the southwestern side. Whakapapa has 15 ski lifts and also offers accommodations. Turoa has 9 lifts with accommodation offered in nearby Ohakune. Skiing and […]
Read MorePostcard: The Zebra
Why did the zebra cross the road?
Read MoreBy the Numbers: July 2013
In the middle of summer it’s a great time to stay home here in the Seattle area. It’s the best time of year here in the Pacific Northwest, and I want to take every opportunity to enjoy it. I did manage a long weekend road trip to southern Oregon this month, along with a trip to Mt. St. Helens (Can you believe that I’ve never been there?), and my routine travel. I guess I did log a few miles during July. Here’s where my travels too me in July: HND/SEA – 4,797 miles SEA/LIH/SJC/SEA – 5,867 miles SEA/SFO/PSP/SFO/SEA – 2,202 miles SEA/SAN/SEA – 2,106 miles SEA/SJC/OGG/SMF/SEA – 6,066 miles SEA/MCO/SEA – 5,106 miles Total miles flown in July: 26,144 miles Total hotel nights in July: 10 nights Year to Date Miles flown 2013: 163,948 Hotel nights 2013: 77 Photo credit: […]
Read MorePostcard from Wildlife Safari
It’s a road trip weekend and a chance to enjoy the baking hot weather of southern Oregon. These three brown bears at Wildlife Safari (in Winston, Oregon), were trying to beat the heat with a bear-sized popsicle – a large block of ice with berries and other fruit frozen inside.
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