Maybe for vacation we should book a hospital room
Right after Labor Day we’ll be on “vacation”. The quotes are because our vacations in recent years have been of the kind people need a vacation to recover from. I do wish I could go […]
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Life-threatening volcano and ‘Death Cruise’ fun for whole family
By Togo Ornottogo Staff Trav-Hell Writer MONSTER ISLAND—Nightmarish works from your mind and everyone else’s minds are now on display in the Hole of Nightmares at the peak of Monster Mountain, the mightiest volcano of […]
Welcome to Portland
[The following is a message from the Portland, Oregon Visitors’ Bureau.] Welcome to Portland, Oregon, America’s Most Livable Liberal City. If you’re planning to spend a few days in the Rose City, we at the […]
Ugly Americans First Meal in Paris
On the bus in London and the Eurostar to France, our tour guide coached us. “Speak French. They like to hear their language, and will respect you if you try it. Remember, eating at a […]
Vacation Adventures for High-Strung Travelers
Welcome, Tense Traveler. Thank you for choosing High Anxiety Tours (HAT) to arrange your trip. We’ll take care of everything. Take a deep breath and relax. We understand that as a first-time international traveler, you […]
Highlighting Writer’s Conferences: Susan Pohlman and Writer Travel Santa Fe
We are going to highlight some wonderful writer’s conferences throughout the country. First up is Susan Pohlman and her inspirational workshop Writer Travel Santa Fe taking place September 25 – September 30, 2018. The retreat is […]
Federal Covert Weight Reduction Program
I recently saw a news item about the airline industry. According to the report, airlines are again looking for ways to fit more passengers into their airplanes Evidently, they have cut back on the number […]
Vancouver? – Ya’ Can’t Get There from Here
[The following is a true story.] Here’s a tip you might want to jot down: When your guests from Argentina want to hit the rails to Vancouver departing from Stanwood, Washington, the closest town to […]
Mr. Picarella goes to Washington
Mr. Picarella is not a mister. He’s a 13-year-old kid. He’s my kid! My wife and I try to protect him from the world, but I promise, we don’t shelter him. We let him ride […]