February 11, 2012

Kentucky: The 15th State

Today is Admission Day for Kentucky, the 15th state, admitted to the Union on June 1st, 1792. The first time I was in Kentucky, I thought I was in Ohio. If you’ve been to the Cincinnati airport (airport code CVG), you know what I’m talking about. The Cincinnati airport, which I foolishly believed was in [...]

Go By GoCar

I’ve toured a city by car, bus, train, moped, bicycle, motorcycle, scooter, and on foot.  Each mode of touring offers different options and varying perspectives on a city. Travelers in San Francisco and San Diego now have an additional choice on how to see the city — a GoCar.  The GoCar is a talking 3-wheeled [...]

Calling All Travel Photographers —

If you’ve visited any of the great travel blogs out there, you’ve seen some great photography.  After looking at some of the photos, have you ever gone back through your own personal collection and said, “you know, mine are just as good — maybe even better?”  If so, here’s a contest for you. As part [...]

Art Rocks Around the b5media World

If you’ve been reading Flyaway Cafe for awhile now, you’ve probably realized that I’m a big fan of the arts — of all types.  I’m always keeping an eye out for something new or different to check out, and am open to experiencing most things. So, it was probably for selfish reasons, then, that I [...]

Reading Update

I’ve updated my reading list, so be sure to check it out. I talked with a passenger who was reading this biography, and since, I too, am a big fan, had to pick it up (from my public library) and read it as well. _____________________________________________ Share on Facebook

The Books That Keep a Traveler Company

I’ve written many times about my love of books and reading, along with my regular use of my local public library. Most travelers have a book tucked away in a purse, backpack, or carry on bag, and I’m no exception. A book has been excellent company while sitting on an airplane, lounging by a pool, [...]

Happy Easter!

  Happy Easter from Flyaway Cafe. Photo credit:  SXC _______________________________________________________ Share on Facebook

10 Foolish & Foolhardy Travel Tips

In honor of April Fools Day, here’s a list of foolish and foolhardy actions that are a foolproof way to make getting through airport security as painfully slow as possible: Wear metal studded pants.  You can’t take them off and put them through the metal detector, so they’re going to have to wand you.  What [...]

March Poll Results

It looks like you don’t want cell phones to be used on the planes.  The FAA seems to agree with you, and has withdrawn its previous support of the change. {democracy:4} Thanks to those who voted.  Look for April’s poll to be up next week. ___________________________________________ Share on Facebook

Photo: Morocco

Location: The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. Morocco is on my list of top ten places that I’d like to go. Photo credit: wikimedia ___________________________________________________ Share on Facebook