Dear Mr. President Elect, here’s one traveler’s New Year’s wishes
Ned has a new year’s wish list for President Elect Obama’s Economic Recovery Plan and legislative suggestions to improve air travel and cruise ship safety.
Confirmed: Driving a train while texting might be dangerous
Breaking news from the U.S. government: Driving a train and sending a text message at the same time might be dangerous.
Will high-speed trains solve our plane problems?
Looks as if the politicians and pundits are trying to harness our collective anger against the U.S. airline industry to make a pitch for their pet projects. High-speed train, anyone?
Europe at $8 a gallon? Not so bad
Newspapers and magazines are howling about how expensive travel in Europe is these days. However, driving — even with gasoline at $8 a gallon — can be a bargain. Charlie Leocha describes a recent driving trip in Germany and France.
Switzerland to Germany — changing places
Moving from a hidden bucolic Alpine valley to the Zurich Airport then onto Frankfurt’s Airport and its bustling downtown was surprisingly easy. Both countries have wonderful public transportation that makes it possible.