I am almost embarrassed to be writing about this and I know it’s kind of random but I can no longer take hearing about and seeing the video and the reactions from people. For those of you who may not have heard or seen Shaquille O’Neal’s (NBA basketball player for Phoenix Suns) freestyle rap tirade […]
Sex and the City “Hotspots” Tour
June 23, 2008 by 6 Comments
I am the first to admit that I have never really watched ‘Sex and the City’ and am hardly a fan at all. However, I do happen to live in Manhattan’s West Village where a lot of the shows scenes took place or at least where they were filmed. For months now, I have walked […]
Wimbledon Draw Is Out
June 20, 2008 by 3 Comments
The tennis Gods are not smiling on Roger Federer in his quest for an unprecedented sixth straight Wimbledon Championship. His side of the draw is murderous while Rafael Nadal’s on the other side of the draw is a cake walk. Except for a possible semifinal matchup with two time finalist Andy Roddick. However, Roddick has […]
Australian Tourism Fizzling
June 18, 2008 by 4 Comments
I was reading an article about how tourism numbers have really dropped dramatically for Australia since the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Apparently, the novelty has kind of worn off so to speak plus the Aussie Dollar is nearly on par with the US Dollar now. So it is no longer a cheap place to go as […]
Buying Souvenirs Abroad
June 17, 2008 by 6 Comments
I got an email yesterday from a reader who is in Africa doing the Nairobi to Capetown overland truck route. He is in Capetown now and looking to buy some souvenirs from his trip and from Africa in general. He still has two weeks on the continent and wants to buy a bunch of stuff […]
The US Open and Tiger
June 16, 2008 by 7 Comments
What else can be said about Tiger Woods. If you have been watching this week at the US Open, you have seen some incredible drama, moments and shots from the best player that ever lived. Really, it’s hard to summarize how great this guy is and how calm he stays under pressure and how he […]
Airlines’ Checked Bags Policy
June 13, 2008 by 9 Comments
There is no business quite like or more annoying than the airline business. It is the ultimate in sticking it to the customer and passing costs along to the customer. But now I will add it’s the ultimate in nickel and diming people to death. OK, I understand that fuel is at an all time […]
Euro 2008
June 12, 2008 by 4 Comments
I’ve been meaning to write my preview and predictions for Euro 2008 for a week now but better late than never. First of all, this tournament is awesome in so many ways. It is second in my view only to the World Cup and only because it is missing the great South American players. This […]
Affordable Travel in Tough Economic Times
June 10, 2008 by 2 Comments
If you’re an American who travels abroad you certainly know how diminished the value of the US Dollar has become. Additionally, you have noticed that increases in fuel costs have made airlines raise fares along with many other little annoying costs as well. However, there are some places that you can still go where you […]
Rafa Rules Roland Garros
June 9, 2008 by 3 Comments
Rafael Nadal proved once and for all yesterday that he no equal and really no challengers to his dominance on clay as he thoroughly dismantled the best player in the world, Roger Federer, in three sets at 1, 3 and love. It wasn’t even close. I have seen nearly every match the two have played […]
