Blogs from North America - page 5

This is an email from Singapore Airlines, the best airline, in my opinion, as others seem to agree: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named World's Best Airline in the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards, the fifth time we have won this prestigious accolade. We also took the top spot for Best First Class Airline, Best First Class Comfort Amenities, and Best Airline in Asia. In addition to this, we were also named Best Airline (Overall) in DestinAsian (Asia) Readers' Choice Awards 2023, and awarded Best Overall Cellar by Business Traveller’s Cellars in the Sky Awards in February this year! We are committed to innovating and investing in industry-leading products and services, as well as offering you a world-class travel experience. Thank you for your support and for making us a part of your travels. We look ... read more

The adoption of kilts by the Marine Corps is a testament to the diverse cultural influences that shape military traditions. While the origins of kilts lie in the Scottish Highlands, their incorporation into the attire of the Marine Corps speaks to a shared appreciation for tradition and heritage. Marine Corps kilts represent more than just a uniform; they embody the deep-rooted connection between the Corps and its Scottish heritage. This unique attire symbolizes the Corps' commitment to honor, courage, and tradition, serving as a visual reminder of the sacrifices made by Marines past and present. Whether worn during formal ceremonies or on the battlefield, Marine Corps kilts evoke a sense of pride and camaraderie among those who wear them. Origins of Scottish Kilts The history of Scottish kilts is as rich and diverse as the landscape ... read more

This place is a hikers dream, so many places to walk and explore. Our daughter has a condo there and we were lucky enough to be able to use it for a 3 month period. The first and most local hike to her place is the Palm Desert Cross. This is a great hike up to a large Cross, which has been erected overlooking the area and is illuminated at night. After about 1km on the Cross trail, there is a side trail, called, The Hopalong Cassidy trail ! Loved the name and decided to give it a go. This trail took you over to join the Bump track, which I will talk about later. The track was quiet narrow, but gave me some great views over the valley and towards the mountains. The Bump and ... read more

Dear All Wahey! My California Road Trip 2024 has officially begun! On a Wednesday morning, I said goodbye to my cosy Lawndale motel and picked up a hire car near LAX Airport - a black Nissan SUV. I faced the dreaded LA freeway system, and found that despite a bit of slower moving traffic, it wasn't all that bad. After around 30 minutes of urban sprawl, driving north through Hollywood and Burbank, the surrounding landscape turned to curvaceous and sparsely vegetated mountains, as the highway passed through Angeles National Park. While I loved the places I visited in LA, the city as a whole wasn't my favourite, and I was glad to be leaving. I think it was a combination of unfriendly people and massive urban concrete sprawl that just didn't do it for me, and ... read more

Another 7am begin for our five hour transport to Oaxaca. I have envisioned of coming here for year!. Oaxaca is popular for cheese, coffee, chocolate and dry simmered grasshoppers called 'Chapulines'. Oaxaca and Chiapas have the biggest Indian communities in Mexico. We arrived at 2pm, did a brief introduction walk around the city and after that I went shopping. I bought a few weaved shirts from the Indian markets. We found a bar that sold 1L cocktails for US$5 so a couple of of us went there for the evening. I bought a few grasshoppers from the markets and we attempted them. They tasted like crunchy salt and noticed of dried sardines you'd grant your cat. Not charming.... read more