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As we drove from Traverse City, Michigan to Tucson, Arizona, I wrote a series of letters, and photocopied them to send to family and friends. This was the first of the three.
Travel Letter #1
Saturday, 12/13/03 - Good morning. Welcome to our vacation form letter. We're in Arizona now. The sun is shining and it will [...]

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lifted some of the carry on restrictions on US flights that were imposed in August. That is welcome news to air travelers. Previously, with the exception of medications and baby formula/milk, no liquid or gel like substances were allowed to be carried onto the plane. They had to be placed [...]

Cambridge combines the best of traditional and modern life in one city. The towers, quadrangles and gardens of its 31 colleges create the Cambridge's spectacular landscape. At the same time, visitors enjoy the best in theatre, music and live entertainment in Cambridge's many festivals and theatres. A great spot to visit all year round, Cambridge [...]

Happy Halloween!
<li>trick or treat! Give me something sweet. <li>trick or treat! See me in costume, from my head to my feet. <li>trick or treat! No, I don't want any meat. <li>trick or treat! Oh no, you forgot to buy any candy? <li>trick or treat! Halloween just can't be beat! <li>trick or treat! I tripped over [...]

Let me begin this next column in the series with a generalized statement:
The Spanish you learn in a classroom in the United States, Mexico, or in your own study from some impossibly expensive Spanish language tapes WILL NOT be the Spanish you hear in the streets of Mexico!
I do not care who will try to [...]

Perhaps jet lag is the culprit. Crossing time zones while you travel is just one of the causes. Some advance knowledge and preparation can result in a more enjoyable trip.
PRIMARY CAUSES OF JET LAG
* Crossing two or more time zones: This is worse on eastbound flights because you have to adjust to an earlier schedule.
* [...]

Fall foliage scenic drives in Connecticut include the Long Island Sound coastal routes, and the Litchfield Hills in Northwestern Connecticut. These areas offer dramatic scenic drives any season, but for me, the trip that comes alive in the fall is nestled in eastern Connecticut's "Quiet Corner" and is Route 169. This is a gem of [...]

With the FIFA World Cup 2006 about to kick off in Germany this June, the 12 host cities are finalising the preparations that will see some 3-4 million fans dispersed between them over the course of the 4 weeks. As the festival of football arrives, the German cities prepare to showcase themselves to the world [...]

After a very turbulent history, Berlin is now Germany's capital - again. After Germany's reunification in 1990 steps were put in place to restore Berlin's splendour. After being the center of Germany's imperial past, it became the headquarters of Nazi Germany and places like the Reichstag recall that era of history. The post-war division into [...]