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Sharing a Bisquit - - Ron Kelley
I was on a motorcycle ride with a friend along a lonely stretch of road in some farm country. We stopped to have a snack along the way and I had a conversation that went something like this: “Sitting by the side of the road. Yes, a stop along the way is best in rides of... Submitted 14 days 8 hours ago.

Arizona (From "The State I'm In" Series) - Jack H. Schick
I’m kind of a rock hound. I started hunting fossils on my grandparents’ farm near Williamsport, PA when I was just a tyke. The old road that went through their property cut along a steep hillside and exposed tall cut banks of loose, sandy dirt. I’d find brachiopods and crinoids... Submitted 150 days 12 hours ago.

Alabama (From "The State I'm In" Series) - Jack H. Schick
We decided to drive out to our place in the California desert rather than fly. The main reason was the three dogs. We had a yipping, nasty little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that was my wife’s darling, an ugly wire haired, rat-tailed, black tongued Shar-pei mixed with God-knows-what... Submitted 150 days 17 hours ago.

Vacation to Cuba Changed My Heart - - Kathy Somers
I pondered over writing this article, knowing that the US and Cuba are not the best of friends right now and most of the readers to ‘Wryte Stuff' are probably American. I asked another ‘Wryte Stuff' author what their feelings were about me writing an article about Cuba and they... Submitted 2 years 309 days ago.

Meet the Winemakers at the Vintners' Holiday in Yosemite National Park - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California – For the past 30 years, the grand Ahwahnee Hotel on the floor of magnificent Yosemite Valley has hosted the exclusive Vintners’ Holiday event. Held each autumn after the harvest and during one of the most colorfully dazzling times in Yosemite... Submitted 83 days 9 hours ago.

Enjoy the State of Maine during all four seasons - - The Old Gray Mare
Maine is a state for the outdoorsman. It’s so much more too. If you have been fortunate to travel in the State of Maine, then you already know it is ocean front, rustic, totally New England, scenic, has great summer and winter activities and great shopping districts, too. In fact, who... Submitted 130 days 10 hours ago.

Ohio (From "The State I'm In" Series) - Jack H. Schick
They threw me in jail in Columbus, Ohio. It wasn’t the first time I’d been hauled down to the police station, but it was the first time I was actually dumped in the tank. Before, my dad had paid for the windows I’d thrown rocks through and they let me go home. This time, I was a... Submitted 149 days 18 hours ago.

Delaware (From "The State I'm In" Series) - Jack H. Schick
I decided to do a series of stories based on the 46 of the United States I’ve been in. I figured that would keep me busy for a while. I’ve got a million tales to tell about stuff that happened in Pennsylvania and Wyoming, since I’ve lived in both places. I’ve got a few on... Submitted 151 days 19 hours ago.

Weary Traveler - Tiffany Lechinger
I returned from our annual 8th grade trip a few days ago. As always, I had a complete blast and came home absolutely exhausted. Our trip started in Washington D.C. then continued to Hershey, Amish Country, and New York City. This year, my trip concluded with a bonus stay in Minneapolis courtesy... Submitted 1 year 82 days ago.

Insecurities About Airport Security - - Brianna Popsickle
We were on our way to visit friends. It was a slow drive as we found ourselves behind a snow plough. The weather forecast came on the radio.Brace yourself for more snow as we can expect flurries of up to fifteen centimeters, and the temperature to drop to minus thirty.' The forecast was... Submitted 1 year 349 days ago.

Vacationing Grandparents – Evolving Through Time - - Dave Potchak
Spending time with my kids and grandkids was both entertaining and eye-opening during our annual vacation in North Carolina's Outer Banks this summer. I also had the chance to relax and reflect back on a few things that had taken place in my lifetime. As if a wave smacked me in the face, I... Submitted 3 years 228 days ago.

Smokin’ Camels in the Nevada Desert - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
Have you ever noticed that the beautiful state of Nevada has an abundant collection of oddities? Maybe that’s why we keep going back – there is always something fun, unusual, and quirky to write about in the wide-open Silver State . This story is no exception. Off to the... Submitted 36 days 9 hours ago.

Holiday Travel Safety -- Be Paranoid And Be Safe - - Octavia Hansen
Some people think they'll be alright since they are just visiting some place. Security should be practiced everywhere -- next door, down the street, the next state or on another continent. Be paranoid, it will save you a lot of heartbreak and time. Ever try to replace your driver's license or... Submitted 50 days 18 hours ago.

Ten Commandments for Travelers - Octavia Hansen
Americans travel a lot but are not necessarily welcome everywhere. There are so many who abuse their travel privileges it's a wonder anything is open to us anymore. Travel broadens the mind, sometimes showing us a new way, sometimes making us appreciate what we already have. To make things a... Submitted 145 days 22 hours ago.

Mission Impossible Approach to Airline Travel Unacceptable - Gerry Charbonneau
"You should definitely have a travel agent. Why go through all the hassle of dealing with airlines, hotels, and rental-car agencies yourself, only to see the arrangements get all screwed up, when with just a single phone call you can have a trained professional screw them up for you? " ~~ Dave... Submitted 1 year 90 days ago.

First Batch of Sydney’s Safety Cameras Expected To Net $20,000 Per Day - Joel Hendon
Sydney, Australia authorities are installing 10 safety cameras across the city to catch speeders and other law breakers, such as running red lights. They plan to install up to 200 of them over the next four years. The city ventured into this project slowly and installed only one to begin with... Submitted 1 year 242 days ago.

An American Commuter - Jack H. Schick
They changed the time again. They had us spring forward. (that's how I remember what to do. I spring forward in the spring, which makes sense; and, I fall back in the autumn, which doesn't). I didn't forget this year. I didn't end up tuning in late for my Sunday TV shows and I got to work on time... Submitted 1 year 328 days ago.

Flying Naked Would Save A Lot Of Airport Delays And Complications - Gerry Charbonneau
"The Boeing 747 is so big that it has been said that it does not fly; the earth merely drops out from under it. . . . " Capt. Ned Wilson, Pan Am Airport security, or at this stage of the travel game the utter lack of such security, is completely ineffective and at times a theatrical fade meant to... Submitted 2 years 39 days ago.

Vacations are Good for You - - Debra Fortosis
In one study, the questioner asked, "If you had extra money today, how would you want to spend it?" Well over 90 percent claimed that they would travel. There is no denying it: most people really enjoy travel. A myth that is circulating claims that people in the U.S. simply are not traveling... Submitted 2 years 100 days ago.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, This is Your Captain Speaking" - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
There seems to be a rash of crash landings lately with the airline industry, and can you imagine what goes through the minds when the passengers know there is problem with the plane, then they hear the captain saying "Ladies and Gentlemen, this is you Captain speaking, we are experiencing some... Submitted 2 years 349 days ago.

How To Complain About Easyjet? - LeahG Artist
You can complain to easyjet by filling in their online complaints form HERE. The snow in the UK has caused problems for people all around the UK, workers, shoppers, school children and travelers, with a cost so far estimated at £1.4 billion (if memory serves me correctly). So what... Submitted 3 years 7 days ago.

Tips For Traveling With Kids - Laura Trahan
Traveling with kids can be a stressful task. I know. We are currently at the start of an eight-hour road trip to visit family. Don't you love technology? With today's technology, travel should no longer be stressful, right? Unfortunately technology did not take away the sibling rivalry. I... Submitted 3 years 43 days ago.

Why You Should Make the Switch to a Digital Camera - Danny Davids
My wife and I just returned from our very first cruise. It was an amazing experience, and I'll be writing about it in upcoming articles. However, today I wanted to share with you the item you need to remember to take with you anytime you go on vacation. No matter where you go, no matter what you... Submitted 3 years 85 days ago.

US lags UK in railway safety – Chatsworth, California crash could have been avoided - Highway 101
Metrolink the operator of commuter trains in the Los Angeles area confirmed that the train crash at Chatsworth on September 12, 2008 was caused by the driver jumping a red light. At least 25 people were killed in the ensuing head on crash with a freight train travelling over a single track... Submitted 3 years 149 days ago.

Thailand Dos and Don'ts - Aaron James
Respect for the Royal Family This had got to be one of the most important rules in Thailand. The king in Thailand is highly respected and loved by all of the Thai people and any disrespect toward the king or any member of the royal family will not only deeply offend the Thais, it can also land... Submitted 3 years 188 days ago.