This Monday, Americans pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country. It is worth saying clearly, because the distinction matters: Memorial Day is not Veterans Day. Veterans Day, observed in November, honors all who have served — the living veterans among us. Memorial Day is specifically for those who […]
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Buddy and I returned to one of our favorite cities last week – Las Vegas. I had read and heard how expensive Las Vegas is now and how tourism has greatly declined. We wanted to see for ourselves and let you know. We’ve been to Vegas numerous times, both for conferences and for vacation. It’s
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America welcomes tourists from all over the world. With fifty states spanning an entire continent, we offer a breadth of environments, activities, and cultures that few countries can match. From the untamed wilderness of Alaska to the stunning sunsets of the American Southwest, from the sunshine and beaches of Florida to the brilliant fall colors
Last summer we flew into Newcastle, picked up a rental car, and spent several days driving through northeast England — through the city, across the countryside, and through a tunnel under the River Tyne that taught me an expensive lesson I am about to share with you. Driving in England is genuinely enjoyable. The roads
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This Saturday, May 3rd, the world’s attention turns to Louisville, Kentucky for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. If you have ever heard the name but weren’t quite sure what all the fuss is about — this post is for you. We live in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, just 40 miles south of Churchill Downs. The
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I have traveled alone for many years. Not because I had to. Not because I couldn’t find anyone to come with me. But because I wanted to. The desire to go somewhere new, stand in a place I never stood before, taste something I had never tasted, was stronger than the desire for company. I
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Last October, we published a post explaining the three new European travel requirements — ETA, EES, and ETIAS. A lot has changed since then. With summer travel season just weeks away, this is the right time for an honest update. The short version: EES is now fully live across all 29 Schengen countries, but implementation
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You’ve made it. The long flight is over, the wheels have touched down, and you’re finally at your destination. For many travelers — especially at the end of a long international journey — this is the moment they mentally check out. The trip is done. Time to relax. That instinct is understandable. It is also,
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A common questions Buddy and I see from travelers is simple: is a one-hour layover enough? The honest answer is — sometimes yes. Sometimes absolutely not. Airlines sell one-hour connections every day. They are technically legal, yes. But the better question is: what happens if you miss your connecting flight? Over the years — and
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There is a moment, shortly after takeoff in a small single-engine aircraft, when the ground falls away beneath you and the world opens up in every direction. No cabin walls blocking the view. No rows of seats between you and the horizon. Just you, the aircraft, the sky, and a sense of freedom that is
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