“I forgot.” That’s the number one reason Transportation Security Administration agents say they hear at airport security checkpoints when they catch a passenger with a firearm. Of the 5,832 firearms stopped so far this year, as of Monday, nearly 88% were loaded, according to the TSA. The total number is quickly catching up to last
Month: November 2022
As the breathtaking Andes Mountains were framed in the big bay window, a seemingly endless line of Argentinian wines shone in the sunlight as a small group of top professional winemakers from Argentina tasted the bottles before their honored guest arrived. The numerous wine stains on the white table cloths indicated that the professionals were
Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – Nov. 5 – Jan 1, 2023 With several new lighting displays across its 160 acres, Dollywood theme park—the 14-time winner for Best Theme Park Christmas Event—now boasts more than 6 million shining, shimmering lights as part of the popular Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana. “I
So you’re made the decision to head to Hawaii. Lucky you. Now comes the hard part: choosing which idyllic island to visit. Among the larger destinations, two finalists will quickly emerge: Oʻahu and Maui. Which of these two stars should you choose for your time in paradise? We’ve asked two passionate writers to make the
Wengen is a charming village set on a shelf overlooking the Lauterbrunnen valley. For a resort that is so famous for the annual Lauberhorn World Cup downhill race, which takes place every January, it is remarkably small. The focus is a short main street lined by shops and several large Victorian-style hotels. There are surprisingly
(credit: Rick Lew) TETRA Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel, opened in March 2022 marking the newest hotel in Silicon Valley,bringing luxury accommodations and dining to the area. Just minutes from the San Jose International Airport, TETRA connects the four elements of life in the Valley – work, life, technology and nature – in its design-conscious
Famous for its rich and diverse ingredients, Egyptian food is distinctive within the Middle East, and history and geography have played roles in its development. Few cuisines present the fusion of Africa and the Middle East better. Meals in Egypt typically center on stews and vegetables, but Egyptians will happily wait in line at the
In 1823, a little-known glass factory 250-miles southeast of Paris got its first a big break. The factory had already been in business for nearly 60-years when King Louis XVIII custom ordered a line glassware for an event he was hosting at Tuileries Palace, and it didn’t take long for other royals and dignitaries to
Who’d have thought that Essex would have so many desirable foodie hotspots that also serve up great accommodation? In fact, the county has been something of a pioneer in this respect – home to everything from a couple of trail-blazing gastropubs to a terrific local hotel group whose food offering is as classy as its
Writer Georgina Lawton has been to Rio before. But on a recent trip, she travels through the city with a clear mission to venture off the tourist trail and uncover the city’s African heritage. A blue sky – naked except for the burning midday sun – radiated a heat so heavy that I was almost
In this article AAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An American Eagle Embraer 175 aircraft is seen on the tarmac through a plane window at LAX in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 10, 2018. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters An Envoy Air flight returned to Chicago shortly after takeoff on Saturday night after a pilot
Holiday season 2022 could be the first of many ravaged by bird flu as the worst-ever U.S. outbreak has yet to be contained. Here’s a conversation starter if there’s a lull around the Thanksgiving table, or any table: More American birds were killed this year by avian flu than turkeys slaughtered for holiday feasts. It
Demi Perera, a London-based travel journalist, shares a snapshot of her recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey, highlighting the best things to do, experience and eat. In a previous career as a fashion buyer, I traveled to Istanbul for work several times where prolonged meetings, dinners, and emails were the norm. At fleeting moments of respite,
Edinburgh Grand This apartment hotel in an historic bank on St. Andrew’s Square is a perfect base for exploring Edinburgh, Scotland. The building in which the Cheval Edinburgh Grand Hotel is located was originally a hotel in the early 1800’s but was purchased by the National Bank of Scotland in 1825. It remained a bank
From a traveler’s perspective, there are two reasonable responses to the prospect of a long, cold winter: embrace the chill and seek out the most spectacular winter destinations, or follow the warmth, wherever you can find it. If you’ve had your fill of icy sidewalks and overheated buildings, no one will blame you for choosing
The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to relax with friends and family, and to reflect on reasons to be thankful. One aspect is the successful wine grape harvests around the world, which provide an opportunity to pair delicious wines with the Thanksgiving turkey. However, turkey is not the easiest meat to match wine, because it
The GA Crew travels to an active high school in Kingman, AZ, where students, staff, and faculty are having troubling experiences. The school was built atop an abandoned cemetery and as many as 60 bodies lie beneath the surface of the campus. Zak talks to Principal Scott Taylor, who says he had an experience where
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Best known for its gorgeous Atlantic coastline and immense cultural wealth, Ghana is also a great destination for keen walkers. While this compact West African may lack any showstopping hiking icons, a well-organized network of reserves and community-based ecotourism projects offers some great guided day walks in lush tropical settings inhabited by elephants, monkeys and
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