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Posted by Devin on Sep 3, 2018

10,000 Miles with my Dead Father’s Ashes

It was Devin Galaudet’s job to take his father’s ashes and pour them into the waters of Cadiz, Spain after his death. Carrying his father across Spain by car, train, and backpack, this was their swan song, their “buddy picture” come to life. Half a mile from the Mediterranean, Devin lost his father’s ashes. Standing in the middle of a windy cobblestone street in Old Town Cadiz, he...

Posted by Devin on Sep 21, 2013

Places to Visit on your Turkish Getaway

Traveling in Turkey Great Places in Turkey Having been to Turkey several times I can highly recommend it as a first rate holiday destination offering good accommodation and mouth watering local dishes. So go now for a cheap holiday to Turkey. Explore its fascinating scenery that you don’t want to miss. Anyone looking for a holiday with a difference should certainly consider this country because of...

Posted by Devin on Sep 19, 2013

Hello Kitty Takes Off!

EVA Air Launches Hello Kitty Hello Kitty the Musical Hello Kitty is now official as EVA Air launches the first Hello Kitty plane. It’s not just a paint job, but a philosophy. The Boeing 777 is fully tricked out in everything Hello Kitty. To help promote the event, there was cos-play pros, edible Hello Kitty cupcakes and a musical salute to all the anime...

Posted by Devin on Sep 15, 2013

Pros and Cons of Package Tours

Enjoy a worry-free holiday Taking a Packaged Tour One of the best ways to unwind after months of continuous work is by taking a short vacation. For those who would like to save a little extra cash during a trip, getting an escorted holiday tour package from a legitimate travel agency may seem a great idea. However, we believe this isn’t advisable for every traveler. In this article, we’ll...

Posted by Devin on Sep 3, 2013

The Experience of Luxperience

Luxperience Sydney Begins The Second Annual Luxperience I walked through the front door of the Sydney Town Hall for my first taste of Luxperience, but it did not start out smoothly. I had arrived in Australia at 6AM after a fourteen-hour flight. It was now 7PM without a nap and I was fading fast, but the event marched forward into its second year with me bleary-eyed but enthusiastic. I pried my eyes...

Posted by Josie Schneider on Jul 11, 2013

Free Stuff: A Luxurious and Comfy Throw

Hey All, are you ready for a great new product giveaway? This time we have a super-fantastic throw from the Andrew Morgan Collection. The colorful stained glass pattern wraps around you in soft and luxurious comfort. The throw is 50 X 70 inches and is made of polypropylene. I spoke with Andrew Morgan and he told me polypropylene is a fiber that has no toxicity to the environment and is recyclable. He...

Posted by Josie Schneider on Jun 27, 2013

Free Stuff: Stay Charged

Free Stuff: JuiceBar Portable Device Charger for Hikers and Travelers from CableOrganizer.com Hey all, we’re happy to announce a new giveaway item. This time we offer you this really cool item, Juicebar, to help you stay charged even when you’re hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, waiting in base camp in the Himalayas for a blizzard to pass, or in an Australian outback dead zone. About the size...

Posted by Devin on Mar 17, 2013

Tianguis 2013 in Puebla, Mexico

Promoting Mexico at Tianguis It was standing room only, but I found a seat among the several hundred international media in attendance at Tianguis 2013 in Puebla, Mexico. The cameras flashed constantly as the VIPs made there way across the stage and sat down much to quickly. “Photo!” One photographer called, which prompted a similar chorus of dissatisfied shutterbugs waiting to get a better...