Save Money with Phoenix’s Light Rail and Sky Train
You can save money (a LOT of money) by renting a car anywhere in Phoenix EXCEPT at the airport. And you can save even more money by skipping the car completely and relying on the Read More …
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Leave the airport to save a bundle on your Phoenix car rental
Airports are almost always the most expensive place to rent a car. The rental car facility at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is no different – you pay a premium for the convenience of picking Read More …
Pizza Shovel 14 at Microdwelling 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona
What’s the most unusual pizza place you’ve ever visited? Last year’s Microdwelling exhibit featured the most unusual pizza place I’ve ever visited: A repurposed Bay-City steam shovel from the early 1920s. I use links to Read More …
Microdwelling, Phoenix, Arizona
I’m starting to think about this winter’s trip to Arizona. In the process I’m looking back at some of our previous trips. For example, last year we had the good luck to be in the Read More …
Visiting with the Pilgrims circa 1627
Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts provides a chance to catch up with the settlers who came across on the Mayflower and later ships to establish a community here. I use links to improve your experience using Read More …
In Close Proximity to Route 66
The USA’s most famous highway, Route 66, ran almost 2,000 miles from Chicago to LA (just like in the Nat King Cole song). Nearly obliterated by the construction of the US interstate highway system in Read More …
A Public Celebration of the Days of the Dead in Minneapolis
After spending most of the afternoon photographing the Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec dance group at a private Dia de los Muertos (Days of the Dead) celebration, we moved to on to a public celebration at Read More …
Celebrating the Days of the Dead in Minneapolis: Transformation
The simple act of donning elaborate headdresses transformed the dancers of Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue into otherworldly beings. A Private Celebration of the Days of the Dead Fancy Footwork A Public Celebration of the Days of Read More …
A Private Celebration of the Days of the Dead in Minneapolis
The beginning of November brings Dia de los Muertos – the Days of the Dead. Although today this celebration is often linked to the Catholic All Soul’s Day, Dia de los Muertos has ancient roots, Read More …
Looking at Antiques in Townsend, Massachusetts
New England is famous for the fall leaf show, but there are other options when rain interrupts a leaf-peeping tour . . . like shopping for (or at least gawking at) antiques, collectables, and decorative Read More …