By JON MOOALLEM MARCH 20, 2019 A weeklong trip in Alaska was supposed to be an adventure. In an instant it became the experience that defined us all. The Voyages Issue Rick Steves Wants to Save the World, One Vacation at a Time It Was Just a Kayaking Trip. Until It Upended Our Lives. There Is No Reason to Cross the U.S. by Train. But I Did It Anyway. The Voyages Issue A weeklong trip in Alaska was supposed to be an adventure. In an instant it became the experience that defined us all. By JON MOOALLEM photo illustration by: DAVID BENJAMIN SHERRY The whale sighting happened right away, minutes into Day 1. Jon, Dave and I had just been dropped off on a remote Alaskan shoreline, an hour and a half by boat from the closest speck of a town. Jon was working as a sea-kayaking guide that summer in Glacier Bay National Park, and he had invited us up for a seven-day excursion during his week off. As the boat that delivered us vanished, the drone of its … [Read more...] about It Was Just a Kayaking Trip. Until It Upended Our Lives.
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There Is No Reason to Cross the U.S. by Train. But I Did It Anyway.
By CAITY WEAVER MARCH 20, 2019 The particular sheen of America by Amtrak. The Voyages Issue Rick Steves Wants to Save the World, One Vacation at a Time It Was Just a Kayaking Trip. Until It Upended Our Lives. There Is No Reason to Cross the U.S. by Train. But I Did It Anyway. The Voyages Issue The particular sheen of America by Amtrak. By CAITY WEAVER photographs by: Holly Andres Tell your fellow americans that you plan to cross the United States by train, and their reactions will range from amusement at your spellbinding eccentricity to naked horror that they, through some fatal social miscalculation, have become acquainted with a person who would plan to cross the United States by train. Depending how you slice it — time or money — there are either 61 or 960 immediate reasons not to travel by Amtrak trains from New York City to Los Angeles. Those are the extra hours and dollars, respectively, that you might reasonably expect to … [Read more...] about There Is No Reason to Cross the U.S. by Train. But I Did It Anyway.
Duchess Kate and Prince William visit Blackpool in the pouring rain
Just one day after celebrating Prince Charles' 50th investiture anniversary, Duchess Kate and Prince William are back to work! On Wednesday, the royal couple took to a trip to Blackpool, a seaside town located in Northern England. Despite arriving in the pouring down rain, Kate and William looked flawless and happily greeted the awaiting crowds of royal well wishers. For the occasion, Kate wore a dark green Sportmax coat on top of a matching green Michael Kors dress. She finished off her look with Ralph Lauren heeled boots, black gloves, a small green purse and a polished pony tail.William looked dapper by her side in a navy blue blazer and black sweater for the occasion. 15 PHOTOS Duchess Kate and Prince William visit Blackpool See Gallery Duchess Kate and Prince William visit Blackpool BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive at Blackpool Tower for a royal visit on March 6, 2019 in … [Read more...] about Duchess Kate and Prince William visit Blackpool in the pouring rain
Northern Ireland and Republic step closer to different time zones
Northern Ireland and Republic step closer to different time zones BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The European Union has taken another step towards abolishing the twice-yearly clock change which has been a rite of spring and autumn for decades. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-and-republic-step-closer-to-different-time-zones-37879202.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37879201.ece/46712/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-03-05_new_48484566_I1.JPG Email The European Union has taken another step towards abolishing the twice-yearly clock change which has been a rite of spring and autumn for decades. It could potentially lead to Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic being in two different time zones after Brexit for half the year. Alternatively, under EU 'backstop' plans to keep Northern Ireland in the EU single market after Brexit, it could mean Belfast being stuck in a different time zone from the rest of the UK for six months … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland and Republic step closer to different time zones
EU leaders say No, non and nein to Brexit deal changes
Raf Casert and Jill Lawless Associated Press Published 10:31 AM EST Jan 30, 2019 Brussels – Leaders across the European Union offered a united chorus of “No” on Wednesday to Britain’s belated bid to negotiate changes to the Brexit divorce deal so Prime Minister Theresa May can win the backing of her Parliament. In London, May acknowledged that her government hasn’t decided exactly how it will try to change the deal to address British lawmakers’ concerns about the Irish border. All this while Britain is headed for the EU exit in less than two months, on March 29. “We are, quite simply, running out of road,” said Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney, with a note of exasperation echoed across the continent. Buoyed by winning a vote in Parliament, May has vowed to secure “legally binding changes” to the withdrawal agreement. British lawmakers voted Tuesday to send May back to Brussels seeking to replace an Irish border … [Read more...] about EU leaders say No, non and nein to Brexit deal changes