For some wintertime fun visit Ottawa and take in the Winterlude festivities. I joined the crowd and skated on the Rideau Canal. For the novice skater The Canal is 7.8 kilometers of ice, so turning and stopping are not immediate problems. The Crystal Garden in Confederation park is the site of the ice sculpting competition. Ice slides and snow sculpting at Snowflake Kingdom, the world's biggest … [Read more...]
TSA-accepted Luggage Locks
December 6, 2006 By
TSA screens every passenger's baggage before it is placed on an airplane. While their technology allows them to electronically screen bags, there are times when they need to physically inspect a piece of luggage. TSA has worked with several companies to develop locks that can be opened by security officers using universal "master" keys so that the locks may not have to be cut. These locks are … [Read more...]
Asset Protection: Use a Front Pocket Wallet
December 6, 2006 By
Keep your money and credit cards away from thieves by using a front pocket wallet. Not only are these wallets safer, but you'll avoid 'butt bulge' and the possibility of wrecking your back for having sat on that stuffed wallet year after year. Designed to fit snugly in your pants' front pocket, the best front pocket wallets have a curved line on one folded end - keeping it out of view, unlike … [Read more...]
We Biked The Golden Gate Bridge
December 6, 2006 By Leave a Comment
One of reasons I wanted to visit San Francisco was just to see the Golden Gate Bridge which is an internationally recognized symbol of the city. While touring the waterfront we saw a sign that read "Bike The Bridge". The Company is called Blazing Saddles, I remember thinking 'I hope my butt won't feel that way when we're done'. The bikes come with maps, helmets, locks, front packs and rear racks. … [Read more...]
Vancouver: Canada's Top Gay Travel Destination
December 5, 2006 By Leave a Comment
According to an international survey by Community Marketing Incorporated, Vancouver is now the number one gay travel destination in Canada. Community Marketing Incorporated polled over 7,500 gay and lesbian travellers. Reasons for the distinction include heavy marketing to gay travellers over the past decade by Tourism Vancouver. That marketing has recently been increased since they teamed up … [Read more...]
