Casinos as Tourist Attractions: Pros and Cons
Casinos invite controversy. Find out why governments support using casinos to draw tourists while residents are harder to convince. Many consider gambling a sin, so it is no wonder that any plan to increase the number of casinos is met with support by those who see...
Surviving Single at a Destination Wedding
Going single to a destination wedding can be very daunting. How to make the most of it. Going dateless to a friend's wedding is generally no big deal. One harmless evening spent at the singles table eating a good meal and listening to corny speeches is usually...
Three Reasons to Fly Qantas to Australia from New Zealand
Qantas is not the most popular choice of airline to fly between New Zealand and Australia. However, despite its shortcomings, Qantas does have its virtues. In the eternal race for passenger dollars, Qantas falls miserably in their trans-Tasman route, i.e., the route...
Visit the Tutankhamun & the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibition
Seize the opportunity to get as close as you can outside of Egypt to Tutankhamun, the 'image of the living god,' by visiting the touring exhibition. The mystery and speculation surrounding the short life of Egypt's famous boy-king, Tutankhamun, is one that many of my...
Different Airline Reactions to Volcanic Ash Disruptions
To fly or not to fly? Why do some airlines deem it safe to fly while others stay grounded during volcanic ash cloud disruptions? In June 2017, the volcanic ash clouds from the eruption of Chile's Mt Puyehue Cordon Caulle volcano disrupted the travel plans of thousands...
Rediscovering the Road Trip – Vacations in a Time of Recession
The recession has led some families to hit the road in a car stuffed with suitcases and kids—a mix of fun and frustration, nothing bonds like the road trip. We have four kids. Four. Okay, so we aren't the Duggers, but four is enough to make the cost of some vacations...
Three Reasons to Spend Saturday Night at a Roller Derby Match
If you crave violence, enjoy slightly unconventional sports, and appreciate a festive atmosphere, spend a Saturday night at a roller derby match. Roller derby is booming in New Zealand. Recent movies such as Whip It and Dodgeball have explicitly boosted the profile of...
Hate Flight Check-in? Using Delta’s App
Flying Delta is now an application in mobile. Checking in for flights from Salt Lake City and other cities is now available on most web-enabled cell phones. I received a Delta email a few weeks ago. I assumed it was an update on my travel itinerary to Hawaii. I was...
Three Reasons to Dine Out Even When It’s Raining
It takes extra effort to dine out when it's raining. However, it's an excuse to get dressed up, it's cozy and romantic, and you'll get better table service. When it's raining, the last thing we feel like doing is going outside to clear the letterbox, let alone...