The "Running of the Bulls" is one of the most famous traditions in the world. It takes place every July in the small Spanish town of Pamplona, during the Fiesta of San Fermin. Participants run...
Deer Isle Maine is a magical place to go on vacation. Located about mid-way up the Maine coast, Deer Isle is the best Maine has to offer: rich history, breathtaking scenery, unhurried lifestyle,...
If moving to Oregon, there are some things you will want to research, know and most likely “live by” to fit in. Oregonians take pride in the moss and large trees that are predominant in almost all...
Santa Cruz, California, only a few hours’ drive south of San Francisco, is a vibrant and scenic beach town with an eclectic mix of people and plenty to do. Boasting stunning beaches, redwood...
The rustic town of Mendocino is a slice of New England on the Northern California coast. About three hours north of San Francisco, it is a world away from it all--aside from the warm-weather...
This article is to be read in conjunction with the ‘How to land and airliner’ article. You will gain an understanding on how to select and change radio frequencies on an airliner radio.
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Nicknamed ‘The Biggest Little City in the World,’ Reno, Nevada has long been seen as a minor-league option to larger and livelier Las Vegas. The city does have its own unique elements, however,...
This article is to be read in conjunction with the ‘How to land and airliner’ article. You will gain an understanding on how to use the transponder to indicate and emergency. A transponder sends...
This article is to be read in conjunction with the ‘How to land and airliner’ article. You will gain an understanding on how to use the basic functions of an autopilot, from changing heading to...
If you are planning on taking a trip outside of the US and have not kept your passport up-to-date, you can easily renew your passport by mail. Here are the steps to do it:
10 ways to survive the Australian Slang
Firstly – ensure it is appropriate! Small stores and markets (especially street markets) are all about negotiating! Try it in a franchise or large department, and you won’t be received favorably…
Buying travel insurance is quite easy. However, if you are looking for the cheapest plan, it may take more effort. Travel insurance comes with several options and is not limited to just a single...
Just to prove that us Kiwis are just as colorful as you Ausies. 10 more ways understand the Kiwi locals.
The 520 floating bridge across lake Washigton joining Seattle's East Side to downtown was build in the 1960s. In addition to its rather rapid and dangerous decay, the bridge is plagued with...
You have all now read my article "How to Start a Jet Engine", now we come top simpler things. How do we start the engine on one of those smaller planes? Something like a Cessna, or a...
Do you want to sound like you are from Washington State?
Here are some popular places and names that are often pronounced incorrectly.
Travelling to the Netherlands? Most people speak English quite well, but you'll certainly amuse them if you speak a little Dutch!
Nicknamed "The Emerald City," Seattle, Washington, is an amazingly diverse waterfront metropolis that could keep any visitor entertained for months. In fact, the biggest challenge for a weekend...
Easily one of New England's most idyllic escapes, the small, almost triangular-shaped island of Martha’s Vineyard lies just a few miles off of Cape Cod’s southern coast. Each of its three main...