It was November of 1943. The Second World War was in its fourth year. American troops, who had joined the struggle just a year earlier, had acquitted themselves well. Fighting with their allies on the battlefields of North Africa and Italy, they had driven the Nazis back and liberated countries….
Read moreBy Crist Roy. Flying is the fastest and most convenient form of transportation, but when you realize you’ve missed your flight, it’s an awful feeling. The feeling is made worse by the fact that you’ve reserved accommodations and paid for travel you aren’t going to use. Take a deep breath….
Read moreThe Blue Ridge Parkway follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the states of North Carolina and Virginia. It is regularly ranked as one of the top scenic drives in the United States. Running for 469 miles, the Parkway is roughly the same distance from beginning to end…
Read moreThe $2 trillion infrastructure plan President Biden introduced last week earmarks $80 billion to improve and expand the nation’s railways. The White House has said part of the money would “address Amtrak’s repair backlog; modernize the high traffic Northeast Corridor; improve existing corridors and connect new city pairs; and enhance…
Read moreFor those of us who enjoy classic television, few shows hold such a warm place in our hearts as The Andy Griffith Show. Running for eight seasons between 1960 and 1968, the show about Sheriff Andy Taylor and the good people of Mayberry had something few other shows could match,…
Read moreTo the average traveler, charging devices at airports shouldn’t be difficult. After all, travelers spend a good deal of time at airports, as much as two hours before boarding, and even more time if they have to wait for a connection. Yet a surprising number of airports are less than…
Read moreAndrew Jackson was a tough customer. At the age of fourteen, while acting as a courier for the American forces in the Revolutionary War, he was captured by the red coats. When a British officer tried to make him polish his boots, Jackson refused, whereupon the officer slashed him repeatedly…
Read moreThe role of concierge in an upscale hotel is to provide you helpful information about what to see and do in a city. But who is the concierge working for really, you or the businesses that pay him? Should you trust your hotel concierge? Connections and Kickbacks Keep in mind,…
Read moreFor three months in the spring and summer of 1993 rain pounded the Mississippi River basin relentlessly. From Minnesota to Missouri, rivers were out of their banks. Engorged tributaries carried flood waters into the Mississippi. The great river rose steadily. By July 13th the river was fifteen feet above flood…
Read moreRoad warriors have already sensed it. The rest of us may be thinking the same thing too. The number of cops laying in wait to pounce on us for speeding seems to have fallen. Is there any truth to this? Are cops writing fewer speeding tickets these days? A…
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