Will President Obama be seeing red?

On the day of his inauguration, it’s certain that president-elect Barack Obama will be opening gifts from the leaders of other countries. France, for example, sent a 4.5-pound package of Roquefort cheese. But would red underwear be appropriate to send the new president? In China and other Asian countries, red underwear is one of theRead more

A Taiwan primer

Well, the time has come for a trip to Taiwan. As I was preparing for the visit, I realized there were a few interesting tidbits about the country that most people probably don’t know. In fact, more than a handful of people got it confused with Thailand. “Isn’t that where they will execute you forRead more

Buffalo gets a boost

Nothing gets my heart racing more than the promise of visiting an exotic far-away destination, but on a day-to-day basis, I extol the virtues of places around Lake Erie. In my regional travels, I have found some true gems, but I really hold Buffalo, New York, in high regard. And, apparently, so does The NewRead more

The Future of Airport Security

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Today, my confidence in airport security got a boost when I read a Budget Travel blog entry about the Airport Security Check Point from toy manufacturer Playmobil. I thought it might be a great tool for teaching children the finer points of navigating an airport. Unfortunately, according to a few Amazon customers, it demonstrates justRead more

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