TGIF Friday Newsletter Vol 12
Travel, Good Stories, Issues & Fun Stuff
TRAVEL GOOD STORIES ISSUES FUN STUFF
This is the twelveth TGIF Friday Newsletter, humbly brought to you by Marinarena Creations! Sit back, relax with your preferred refreshment and check out news and stories I have been reading lately plus some miscellany fun thrown into the mix.
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CURATED TRAVEL STORIES
Get a lowdown on all things travel. Recent news bits, tips, travel deals, cultural trends, and industry insights.
THE EPOCH TIMES
BEWARE OF YOSEMITE TRAVEL! Why?
COOL TO TRAVEL TO COLD: Embrace cold weather places and explore
FROM FROMMERS
To Venmo or not Venmo a flight— this is the question
Mona Lisa on the Move? Yes!
TRAVEL PULSE
All the travel news from Jan ‘25 you may have missed is all wrapped up here
MARINALIFE
See which marinas were voted the best of 2024
CHECK OUT TRAVEL TV
Samantha Brown’s latest episode in Costa Rica (see on PBS or here on VIDEO)
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GOOD STORIES
As it turns out, not all is crazy upside down in the world. Lots of stories are out there that focus on the good. I’ve narrowed down a few for you.
DOGGONE CUTE STORY
A man reunites with his dog after 8 years
ARTICLE
LOVE LIFE
Make it easy to be enchanted with life
ARTICLE
***HURRICANE HELENE UPDATE: ASHEVILLE***
A beloved road reopening ARTICLE
See how Asheville locals and tourism is getting a boost from country music star and North Carolina native, Eric Church ARTICLE
***LOS ANGELES FIRES, 2025***
Out of the charred devastation, GENEROSITY AND HOPE shall thrive.
The Dream Center of Los Angeles, among many other private organizations and non-profits, are helping out with assisting L.A. area fire survivors in their dire time of need. Consider to donate monetarily if you would like to support their effort.
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ISSUES
Topics of interest with a tie-in to travel.
FLIGHT TRAVEL ANXIETY
Sadly, the Blackhawk helicopter and American Eagle jet collusion that occured in Washington D.C on Jan 29 raised flight safety concerns as well as fear of flying for those already hesitant to travel. Investigations will eventually shed light about the incident. As we wait for answers, let’s examine helpful ways to manage flight travel anxiety.
MOREOVER, ANXIETY AT LARGE and HOW TO COMBAT IT
Being “present” is a good way to cope. Travel helps with this, according to The Epoch Times
Core Nutrients may just do the trick ARTICLE- TET
FUN STUFF
On the lighter side of things…
Fawlty Towers at its Funniest
In honor of John Cleese joining Substack, here’s a laugh-filled vid of top moments from the sitcom that made me a TV legend.
Oh the hilarity and dysfunction at this hotel!
