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April 14, 2017
I caught the bus to Sydney
I caught the bus to Sydney, one morning last week. Canberra to Sydney. A taxi pick up at 5 AM. I have a penchant for being early. Although it is only a five minute ride to the bus depot, I bring a book and make sure I am there on time. Well, before time actually, but it gives me time for that pre-journey "P" (there are three Ps in Peppinck, and that is about right for the journey!). Perhaps one aboard the swaying bus, and as the terminus for our journ...
April 12, 2017
Discover your license to chill at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
What do you do when you’d rather dance to the right and skip the casinos when visiting a town like Biloxi, Mississippi that’s filled with high rollers? For the ultimate in changes in attitudes without slots, shots and red hot betting in Biloxi, Mississippi, head to Margaritaville Resort Biloxi for some good clean jolly mon. Located waterfront, Margaritaville Resort Biloxi is one of the only resorts in Biloxi that’s not associated with a casino. Yes,...
21 Travel Apps That Can Make Your Journeys Easier and More Fun
Apps - they are an ubiquitous part of our daily lives. And yet, travel apps are very useful for us - to learn, save money, and explore the world. You can find all kinds of apps, from health travel to budget travel to games (pokemon go!).
With the ability for travel and tech entrepreneurs to find an app builder tool that is as easy to use as a typical spreadsheet, the number of apps in the world has grown exponentially. This is a boon for us travele...
How to Stay Safe During Travel
When you travel, do you worry about staying safe? Of course! And while you should be alert and conscious of your safety at all times, there are definite things you can do to make your travels, home, and personal security as safe as possible. Here are 7.
Be sure that you’ve arranged your travels to safe places. You can check the traveler alerts and warnings at https://travel.state.gov/conte...
April 11, 2017
The Best Iced Coffee Maker in the World, No Lie
Anyone who is even casually acquainted with me knows that I. LOVE. COFFEE. So, I tend to perk up when a new coffee gadget arrives on the scene, or I discover a new, small batch coffee roaster.
Enter Dripo, a Japanese-style iced coffee maker that is small, fast, and unique. I can honestly say that this makes the best iced coffee I have ever had. It makes the smoothest iced coffee - I can't stop making it (several a day) and recommending it to all m...
April 10, 2017
The Water War on Thailand
The year was 2555. Makeshift combat vehicles growled down the narrow streets of Khao Sok, armed with plastic weapons and an unending supply of ammunition. I watched as people scrambled to arm themselves for impending war, and I knew there was no way my comrade and I were going to escape the country without joining the fight.
It was the beginning of a five-day civil war in Thailand – a war where everybody is a soldier fighting for the same cause: a cle...
Flying Abroad with a CPAP
If you have sleep apnea, you've probably worried about ways to travel with your CPAP. It is critical for your health (and your sleep)! I use a CPAP, have for years, and have been researched about traveling overseas with a CPAP for our trip to Ireland and Scotland. There are some good articles out there, but the most comprehensive resource is the US Department Of Transportation's Steps Taken to Ensure New Security Requirements Preserve and Respect t...
Studying Abroad in London: A Trip to Stonehenge
Thanks for checking out the next blog in my series on traveling outside of London during your time abroad! If you didn’t get a chance to start at the beginning, make sure you read my first post here.
My first trip is an easy trip to see one of the wonders of the world: Stonehenge! It is located west of London, and while you can make a day trip out of it, I would highly recommend finding another stop or two so you are maximizing your time. We made...
April 8, 2017
Florida Culture for the Week of April 9, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of April 9, 2017 By Josh Garrick
TODAY – April 9 – Spring Fever in (Historic Downtown) Winter Garden
The whole family will enjoy the ‘Spring Fever’ Winter Garden Festival with live entertainment, food vendors, silent auction, raffle, and loads of plants for sale. The ‘Kidzone’ educates children about the environment while grown-ups ‘Ask the Experts’ for information about landscaping and water conservation. Visit spring...
April 7, 2017
Mass Incarceration in the Land of the Free
Are Americans inherently conditioned to be criminals? Are we raised to wreak havoc on our communities by breaking the laws that are in place to protect us? My short answer is no. However, when looking at statistics, it is alarming that America is known as the world’s prime jailer. “Representing just 5 percent of the world’s population, we now hold 25 percent of its inmates. The “tough on crime” politics of the 1980s and...
