Backpackers Guide to Southeast Asia
Thanks to its rich tapestry of cultures and traditions, amazing natural beauty and vibrant cities, Southeast Asia is a bucket-list trip for many travelers. Here’s how to plan, including packing tips.
1,000 Halloween Freebies
With so many freebies available online, there’s no need to spend a lot of money on Halloween this year. Each of these FREE sources has dozens of choices for everything from pumpkin carving stencils to DIY decorations and Halloween-themed recipes. It adds up to more than 1,000 ideas to help you enjoy Halloween on the cheap, plus be
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Free Museum Admission First Weekend of the Month
Visit more than 200 museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions for FREE on the first full weekend of every month, thanks to the Museums on Us program. Also, museums including in NYC offer FREE admission on the first Friday of the month. The Museums on Us program is a perk for holders
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NYC Guide: Best Free & Cheap Things to Do Through Halloween
Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. Things to do include the last of hundreds of FREE spring/summer/fall outdoor concerts and movies, the 200th birthday celebration of the Brooklyn Museum the Village Halloween Parade, Oktoberfest, and so much more. It
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Where to Stream FREE Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur Services
If you are not able to go to synagogue for services for Rosh Hashonah or Yom Kippur, dozens of congregations around the country are live streaming services for FREE. Here is a list to choose from in each US time zone, with their affiliation.
World Tourism Day Celebrates the Power of Travel
Sept. 27 is World Tourism Day, acknowledging and celebrating the power of travel and tourism to change lives. That includes the potential to foster global understanding and promote peace. Which is why the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has named this year’s theme: “Tourism and Peace”. The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE) welcomed the announcement,
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Germany’s Other Oktoberfest, in Stuttgart, Home of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche
The Canstatter Volksfest in Stuttgart is a smaller version of Munich’s gigantic Oktoberfest, although the suds-fueled merry-making is just as raucuous. When some 5,000 people get together in a tent with mountains of food, rivers of foamy brews and a band encouraging sing-a-longs, it is just not possible to sit quietly for long. Okay, I’ll
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Preparing for a Hurricane or Other Emergency
It’s important to be ready for an emergency. Pack a Grab and Go Bag now so you are ready for stormy weather, fire, or even a personal family emergency that requires immediate travel. Here’s what you’ll need for a quick escape.
Safe Driving Tips for Rain & Hurricanes
Hurricane season brings battering winds, torrential rains and potentially dangerous wet and flooded roads, as do heavy rainstorms. These safe driving tips for rain and hurricane season could save a life – yours, a passenger, pedestrian or those in another vehicle. Know also that some higb-tech safety systems like lane departure warnings may not work
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Made in USA Holiday Ornaments & Decorations
We all know what outsourcing and moving manufacturing overseas has done to the US economy. Shop instead with these small businesses which sell only Made in USA holiday ornaments, decorations and other items for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. Help the US economy, especially small businesses, and do something special for your family by buying
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