Kindle books
If you plan to read a book on your Kindle while traveling, be sure to download the book before you leave. Even with the right password, Amazon may not let…
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Choosing a seat
If you haven’t flown for a while, before you book your trip, remember that there is a big difference in airplane seat comfort in the economy section. For…
Wipe out
Those lovely wet wipes are so refreshing for traveling, and some are great for disinfecting, but beware. Don’t store pills with the wipes, even when the…
Day stay
Hourly hotels have a cheeky reputation, but if you’ve ever been marooned at an airport for seven or eight hours, a day hotel sounds like heaven. Well,…
How to practice your second language
With about a year or a little more of focused study, most students may be able to carry on a simple conversation in a second language. Still, some…
Traveling for English-only speakers
Do you long to visit far-flung destinations, but hold off on your travel plans because you only speak English? There’s no need to abandon your dreams –…
Suppose you could drive a car to the moon…
If you wanted to get into space and you had a car that could drive upward at 60 mph, you could get there in about an hour, according to astronomer Fred…
History of the tongue drum
The tongue drum is a modern invention, and yet it isn’t. According to J. Kevin Wolfe (blog: wolfewithane.com), the ancestors of these drums were the…
Always wanted to play music? Try the tongue drum
Some say it produces the most relaxing music in the world. Round steel tongue drums fit on your lap and can be played with the hand or a rubber tipped…
Arthritis of the knee: PRP injections may help
Suddenly, your knees hurt. Getting up from a chair becomes an ordeal. Walking into the kitchen seems like an endurance test. Swelling. Stiffness. Pain….