TGIF Friday Newsletter Vol 13
Travel, Good Stories, Issues & Fun Stuff
TRAVEL GOOD STORIES ISSUES FUN STUFF
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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
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There is more than one to be had indeed! ARTICLE
FROMMERS
Southern Italy (Bari, Puglia) via NYC Nonstop under $500- Yes, it’s true! ARTICLE
TRAVEL + LEISURE
First time applying for a passport? Consider attending a helpful passport fairs coming soon ARTICLE
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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.
KEEP GOING
See how this young blind boy rides out adversity ARTICLE
A special convoy helping those devastated by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina ARTICLE
A cute, less controversional border crossing, by a stray dog ARTICLE
ISSUES
Topics of interest with a tie-in to travel.
Airbnb CONCERNS
What could go wrong with your Airbnb! A lot of issues, sadly. From illegal and misleading listing, to abrupt host cancellations and property maintenance problems.
Be aware and do careful research should you go ahead and decide to make your next stay with an Airbnb rental.
Follow good guest advice from Smarter Travel for Airbnb (and similar) rental
ARTICLE
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FUN STUFF
On the lighter side of things
Alternative Fun for Super Bowl Sunday
Don’t care about and not watching the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs for the big game this Sunday? Watch the puppies instead. Get outside. Shop. Read something, perhaps… my poetry. :-)
PUPPY BOWL- Rescue dogs have been included. Watch them ARTICLE
LIKE, COMMENT AND SHARE
Do my Super Matchup of City Acrostic Poems!
PHILADELPHIA- representing the Philadelphia Eagles
KANSAS CITY - representing the Kansas City Chiefs
*** MY SUPER BOWL PREDICTION: Eagles steal this game, win 24-20***
Wish me good luck for the light gambling I’m doing also for the game :-)
Tracking Trendy Tik-Toky Stuff Sans a TT account
Cutesy Valentine’s Day knick knacks, Fisherman trend and more.
Hang with Hannah, fave London vlogger!
