I just saw the news of NBA legend Kobe Bryant dying in a helicopter accident an hour ago. 
I am at a loss for words as to how tragic this is for his wife and his four children.
 I started to watch the NBA religiously in the 80s and had the pleasure of watching Kobe…
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Review: Intercontinental Tahiti Resort & Spa
Tahiti is one of my favorite places to visit because of the food, the people, the culture, and the beautiful weather. I few Delta from SLC to LAX, and then LAX to PPT on Air France. The entry process is quite easy. Even with multiple international flights arriving around the same time, I have always…
Review: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Airline employee obtains passenger’s phone number from her bagtag and joins her on flight to harass her
An American Airlines passenger, Ashley Barno, started to receive text messages from an unknown number complimenting her on her looks while she was waiting for a flight. On a completely different day, Ashley began receiving the texts again. It turned out that an American Airlines’ employee had obtained Ashley’s phone number from her bag tag…
A trip to see the Puffins on Runde Island in Norway
Introduction: Seeing the fjords in Norway Quality Hotel Ã…lesund Runde the Puffin Island The resort town KalvÃ¥g The fjords in Stryn / Loen / Olden Sognejord area and Balestrand Geiranger fjord and staying in Stranda The return to Ã…lesund through Trollstigen We woke up early again because of jetlag and decided to head to the…
Hertz Rental Car at Long Beach Airport tried to fraudulently charge me for gas
I spent the holidays in California and flew in and out of Long Beach Airport. It’s a convenient, small airport where the rental car lots are on the airport property. As a Delta Platinum member, I received President’s Circle status with Hertz and therefore decided to give them a try during my vacation. The benefits…
Review: Sheraton Lagos Hotel in Nigeria
The Sheraton Lagos hotel is located about six miles from Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Depending on the time of day – these six miles can take upwards of one hour to arrive. Upon arrival at the hotel, each car is checked by two security guards. They scan underneath the car, check under the hood and…
Review: Quality Hotel Ålesund
Previous reports from this trip: Introduction: Seeing the fjords in Norway Quality Hotel Ã…lesund Runde the Puffin Island The resort town KalvÃ¥g The fjords in Stryn / Loen / Olden Sognejord area and Balestrand Geiranger fjord and staying in Stranda The return to Ã…lesund through Trollstigen We landed in Ã…lesund about 4 pm. I walked…
Review: Seeing the fjords in Norway from Ålesund – Introduction
25 percent discount at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai with Mastercard is back
The Atlantis in Dubai is offering an amazing summer deal again for using your Mastercard to purchase tickets. Get discounted Atlantis Aquaventure, Aquaventure Dolphin Bay, Lost Chambers Aquarium, or Aquaventure Sea Lion points tickets. 1. Receive 25% off the Atlantis Aquaventure buy using a Mastercard for payment. This brings the cost down to just 240…
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