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Guiding Lights
Nantucket’s Lighthouses, Keepers & their Families
Before modern technology, captains and sailors could only rely on the light from the lighthouses to guide their vessels to safety. And for centuries, the families that manned these lighthouses were just as important in guiding sailors to safety as were the lighthouses. One of these lights is Nantucket Light, often called the Great Point [...]
Heading East
A Weekend Getaway to Provincetown
There are times that a weekend getway is just what you need. So, road trip style, with a minimum of planning, head East on I-195 until the freeway runs out and you find yourself in the very eastern tip of our neighboring state Massachussetts in the artsy destination Provincetown. [...]
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Recreational Vehicles
The basics of hitting the road in comfort
Recreational vehicles are multipurpose vehicles that are used for various purposes ranging from travelling and camping to full time living (for which they are parked in special trailer parks). Recreational vehicles are also widely known as mobile homes or motor homes. It is important to weigh both costs and benefits of owning and even renting [...]
Travel Product Reviews
Hold On to Your Seat Belts!
Trying out the Seatbelt Bag
Ever wonder what happens to seat belts once a car is retired from its driving days? Ok, probably not, but can you imagine using seat belts from those retired vehicles and making a really super, extra durable custom-made bag? Well, I couldn’t imagine anything like that until I was asked to sample one of these [...]
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A “First Class” Airplane Nap
A look at the Travelrest Pillow and Blanket
Haven’t you ever just wanted to fly first class in an airplane, just to see what it was like? I sure have, but I just never could seem to afford the ticket. First class isn’t just about the food, free alcohol and wider seats; it’s also about staying warm and cozy while traveling, not just [...]
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A Different Watch for World Travelers
A Look at the Phosphor Worldtime Watch
Like much of the world, I’ve stopped wearing a wristwatch, instead using my ever-present cellphone as a pocketwatch. It’s not like I don’t like watches, it’s just that I hadn’t found the watch I really like. So when was offered a chance to get a close look at the Phosphor watch, I thought I’d check [...]
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Keeping My Smart Phone Alive
A look at Fatcat's Powerbar Travel Charger
Ever since I got my smartphone, I’ve been watching the little battery indicator – Will it last unitl I get home? Do I need to borrow a cable from someone? What happens if the battery dies before I finish taking the party pictures? I tried buying an extra large spare battery with extra charge — it didn’t [...]
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