Monty's Musings RV Travel Blog

REVIEWED BY: Ms. Cairo

MY RECOMMENDATION: YES

AMAZON SUBSCRIPTION LINK: Monty's Musings RV Travel Blog , by El Monte RV Rentals

WEB ADDRESS: http://blog.elmonterv.com/

BLOG DESCRIPTION: If you've always wondered about the world of RV camping in a luxury motorhome and rv camping activities and destinations - Monty's Musings is the RV vacation information place for you.

MY REVIEW: IF you consider how much you pay in hotel or motel bills every night, the prospect of renting an RV for a ocuple of weeks may not sound too expensive. This blog, Monyt's Musings, will help you make that decision by describing for you all the great places you can go in an RV.

There aren't as many photos as I would like, illustrating the articles, but the articles themselves are detailed and helpful and may get you hooked on the thought of getting into an RV and going places.

Check it out.

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Ms. Cairo writes several blogs including:
Seaborn: Oceanography Blog
Star Trek Report: Space Sciences
Topical Murder and Dated Death

CT Monuments (travel, history)

REVIEWED BY: Ms. Cairo

MY RECOMMENDATION: YES

AMAZON SUBSCRIPTION LINK: CTMonuments.net , by Dave Pelland

WEB ADDRESS: http://ctmonuments.net/

BLOG DESCRIPTION: A three-times-a-week blog highlighting Connecticut's historic monuments and the events that inspired them

MY REVIEW: I absolutely recommend this blog, for the history buff as well as the tourist. If you're going to Connecticut, one of the smallest but historic states in the Union, you'll want to read up on what you'll be seeing, and this blog explains the monuments to you.

How many times have you walked along a road, passing by some statue or other and having no idea what it means or why you should care? Too few people do care, but those statues and monuments are just as much a part of history as the museums and buildings that you walk by.

Sample post
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Veterans’ Memorials, Monroe
Dave Pelland on June 30th, 2010
Monroe honors the wartime service of its veterans with several monuments near the town green.

Four monuments at the intersection of Fan Hill Road and Route 111 honor veterans of the two world wars, Korea and Vietnam.

Monroe’s World War II monument, dedicated in 1953, is a granite marker with a fluted top. The monument’s north face bears the names of two residents lost in the conflict, and commemorates all residents who served.

A boulder honoring World War I veterans, dedicated in 1931, stands immediately behind the World War II monument. A plaque on the monument’s south face bears the dedication “In grateful recognition of the valor and devotion of the young men of this community who served in the world war for liberty and justice 1914-1919.” The plaque lists 24 names, and indicates that two were killed in the war.

Just south of the World War I boulder, two monuments honor the service of Korean and Vietnam war veterans. The 1984 Vietnam memorial lists one resident lost in the conflict, and the 1985 Korean War memorial lists one resident who was killed and two who were wounded.

A short distance away, a granite flagpole base in front of Monroe’s municipal center further honors the town’s veterans. The monument’s left wing bears a dedication reading, “To all of those veterans from the town of Monroe who served their country: Honor. Hope. Remembrance. Gratitude. Peace and eternal rest.”

The monument’s right wing lists the nation’s wars and honors those who have made the supreme sacrifice, including one resident lost in the current Iraq conflict.

On the south side of the Monroe green, a 2008 monument commemorates the 1781 encampment of French cavalry forces commanded by the duc de Lauzunon.

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Ms. Cairo writes several blogs including:
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National Park-to-Park Highway Tour 2010 (US Travel)

REVIEWED BY: Ms. Cairo

MY RECOMMENDATION: YES

AMAZON SUBSCRIPTION LINK: National Park-to-Park Highway Tour 2010

WEB ADDRESS: http://nationalpark-to-parkhighwaytour2010.blogspot.com/

BLOG DESCRIPTION: This year, we've decided to recreate the 1920's AAA National Park-to-Park Highway Tour. We got the idea after seeing the DVD on PBS and reading the great book it was taken from. Still working on the route, but here are a few basic details:

A re-creation of the the 1920's National Park-to-Park Highway Tour. Begins in Rocky Mountain National Park and goes counter-clockwise 6,000 miles to take in many of the National Parks

For more information on the original trip:
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2009/06/national-park-park-highway

For the great book that inspired a great DVD:
http://theplaygroundtrail.com/Playground/Map_of_Park-to-Park.html

And for the great DVD:
http://pavingtheway.tv/purchase.html

MY REVIEW: This is a well-written blog, wtih lots of photos, and a great topic. I love reading about other people's travels (as long as I can't do that traveling my own self!) and this is an excellent blog with which to obtain some vicarious enjoyment.

Highly recommended.

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Ms. Cairo writes several blogs including:
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Ciao Bambino Family Travels

REVIEWED BY: Ms. Cairo

MY RECOMMENDATION: YES

AMAZON SUBSCRIPTION LINK: Ciao Bambino Family Travel, by Ciao Bambino

WEB ADDRESS: http://www.ciaobambino.com/ciaobambinoblog/index.php

BLOG DESCRIPTION: Ciao Bambino is a worldwide family travel resource providing tips and advice on traveling with kids and comprehensive reviews of the best kid-friendly hotels and resorts.

MY REVIEW:Traveling with kids is perhaps the most difficult form of travel there is (second only to being a location that has to provide things-to-do for people traveling with kids.

How much kids "get" out of travel is debatable. For the last few decades I've loved travelling and wished I spoke the language of each place I visited... I was a military brat as a kid and *know* I had the opportunity to learn these languages, and scorned to do so. I've regretted that ever since. But when I tried to advise my 7-year-old nephew to take advantage of the opportunity and learn German while he lived in Germany "on the economy" (his parents were in the US AF and stationed htere) he waived me off contemptuously. I doubt now that he remembers anything about the countries he visited as a child, and while his parents occasionally took photos, they are all still in the little metallic rolls of film, yet to be developed - after 10 years.

So basically I'm saying is that people waste their opportunities, and it is such a pity.

Ciao Bambino is a travel blog that talks about "child friendly" visit locations, as well as other, interesting locations suitable for children. They talk about world travel...and there's so much of the world that I don't see how they can cover it all, but I believe they have guest-writers who have been to all of the locations mentioned.

Well written, informative. Give it a look.

Sample post:

Teaching Kids to Be Global Citizens Through Travel
May 20th, 2010
Jessie of Wandering Educators

This is a guest post from Dr. Jessie Voigts, the publisher of Wandering Educators, a travel resource for global educators. Her daughter Lillie (7) loves to travel and write about her experiences. When traveling together, they’ve found ways to contribute meaningfully to the communities they visit. Jessie provides some great tips and ideas for ways to use travel as an opportunity to teach kids to be global citizens.

There are a myriad of ways to explore the world with your kids. You can share travel, friends, music, culture, food, photos, books, videos, games, and more in order to teach about the world. But when you think of raising a global citizen, there are also other factors to consider. One of the most important facets of being a global citizen is CARING about others. On Good Global Citizen, you can learn many different people’s ideas about being a good global citizen. From famous stars and athletes to kids, there are a million definitions. Mine? “Learning about others, practicing intercultural sensitivity, and trying to make the world a better place.”

One of the ways that kids can be a good global citizen is to interact with local communities in a meaningful way. In trying to make the world a better place, you can start at home. It will become second nature to you, and you will automatically want to help others, wherever you go. You can become inspired by others’ journeys and how helping others have changed their lives or read up on volunteering as a way of life. We live on a lake and kayak almost every day. When we kayak, we always clean up any trash we see. Another way we love to interact in our community is to be good neighbors.

When we travel, we also try to carry the spirit of interacting with locals with us. We do our research beforehand, and follow our interests. Because we are so involved with reading and education, we try to bring books to donate to local libraries. Lillie brings a few copies of her favorite books, especially ones about Michigan, where we are from. Ed is a published author – he brings copies of his books. We often talk to the local librarian and see if they’d like guest speakers from another country for a short program. We are also committed to the environment – so finding out local cleanups, or plantings, can also be a great way to both help the community and make new friends.

We love arts and theater – and try to catch as many performances as possible while we’re in a new place. Visiting the theater beforehand – and seeing if there are ways we can help, such as passing out programs at a free concert – can help involve your family in a new milieu. Meeting the performers or artists can help your children learn about different cultural traditions in a new way. We’ve helped at street fairs, and made tons of new friends while interacting with locals.

Listening to music and watching videos from a new place can serve to reduce the newness of a place. If you’re familiar with the books, history, and culture of a place, it seems like you’re just exploring a place you know but haven’t been before. Our daughter prefers to know as much as possible about a place before we go – so we research the music, artists, history, books, what kids do, geography, and activities that we can explore. If Lillie has a hand in planning what we’ll do, she’s much more open to learning about a place and meeting new friends. She’s made friends at an outdoor sculpture garden in Minneapolis, read books together in the Seattle Public Library, and is currently lining up activities and friends in Ireland and Scotland, as we’re heading there in September.

Finding pen pals before you travel is a great way to get involved with communities while you travel. Especially if you are staying in one place for more than a few days, making friends beforehand, or at local markets, restaurants, libraries, or parks can open a new world to your family. Be friendly, outgoing, and ready to get involved. You never know – there might be a community project that weekend that wasn’t publicized, that would be a perfect fit for your family. Interacting with locals is more than just saying thank you at the grocery store. It is all about learning of a place and the people who live there.

Listening, learning, and helping others can exponentially expand your child’s world. It is important to explore the world and understand people and cultures. Whether at home or when you’re traveling, interacting with local communities in meaningful ways is an excellent way to be a good global citizen.

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Ms. Cairo writes several blogs including:
Seaborn: Oceanography Blog
Star Trek Report: Space Sciences
Topical Murder and Dated Death

Travel Deals, News and Tips

REVIEWED BY: Ms. Cairo

MY RECOMMENDATION: NO

AMAZON SUBSCRIPTION LINK: Travel Deals, News and Tips, by Grab2Travel.com

WEB ADDRESS: http://www.grab2travel.com/blog/

BLOG DESCRIPTION: Travel blog on vacation packages, destination guide, travel advice & travel news to make reader's vacation experience easy.

MY REVIEW: This blog is part of Grab2Travel's website, and what I *think* Grab2Travel is is some entrepreneur who is an affiliate of various tourist and airline providers. Buy something from their website, and they get a commission from the business in question.

Nothing wrong with that, if they provide a good service. Frankly, I wasn't impressed with the blog. They list specials...but there are so many other blogs that give you that type of information and so much more.

Check it out to see if you agree or disagree.

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Ms. Cairo writes several blogs including:
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Spot Cool Stuff: Travel

REVIEWED BY: Ms. Cairo

MY RECOMMENDATION: YES

AMAZON SUBSCRIPTION LINK: Spot Cool Stuff: Travel

WEB ADDRESS: http://travel.spotcoolstuff.com/

BLOG DESCRIPTION: Reviews of unusual hotels and restaurants, great attractions, cool travel gear, places with amazing views and all manner of travel destinations with a WOW! factor. Because we live on an incredible planet!

MY REVIEW: Another blog that I absolutely recommend. It's not travel to a specific area, but rather to all areas, but the info given is so interesting that it's definitely worth reading, and noting down for your own personal wish list should you ever get the time and the discretionary money to go travel places.

The blog is well written, there are a lot of photos, and its just a lot of fun.

Sample post:
[Note - photos and links not included in sample]

As fans of the hit ABC television series LOST watch the riveting drama about a group of airplane crash survivors on a mysterious island they often ponder questions of love, fate, survival and black smoke monsters. What exactly is the Dharma Project? and What do those numbers mean? are questions almost every LOST fan has asked themselves. They inevitably also ask Where exactly are all these gorgeous tropical scenes filmed?

The vast majority of LOST was set in various locations around Hawaii. Even many of the locations that were supposedly not on the survivor’s island were shot in the Aloha State. The Sydney airport? In LOST that was really the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu.

Here’s our roundup of our favorite Hawaii LOST filming locations. Each are worthy Hawaii travel destinations, for LOST fans and fans-in-waiting who have (yet) to see the show:

Mokule’ia Beach
On the show: “The beach” where (most of) the main characters from Oceanic flight 815 crash landed. The majority of LOST episodes, especially in the first three seasons, include at least one look at Mokule’ia Beach. The island scenes in the very first episodes were almost exclusively shot here.


In real life: Mokule’ia is a gorgeous beach, surprisingly unvisited considering its LOST fame. Plus (as of May 2010) the section of the Oceanic airplane that was used as a prop in the first few episodes of the first season was still there! (To see it keep driving on the road for a few minutes past He’eia Pier).

To get to the beach from central Oahu—Wahiawa or Pearl City, for example—head north on route 99 (the Kamehameha Highway). Just before Hale’iwa there will be a sign for route 930 (the Farrington Highway). Head west. About 1 minute after you pass Dillingham Airfield on your left you’ll see Mokule’ia Beach Park on your right. Scenes from LOST were shot all along this stretch of shore, from the beach area across from Dillingham to the Kaena Point State Natural Area Reserve at the tip of Oahu.

The Banyan Trees & the Turtle Bay Resort
In the show: Pay close attention to the foliage that forms the backdrop of several LOST island scenes and you’ll notice a reoccurring set of distinctive Banyan trees. We first see them in season one when poor Charlie is hung up by “The Others” (pic below). Survivors often walk past these trees on their way to some adventure and several characters have taken refuge within the arboreal ring the trees form (including Walt when he hid from the polar bear).

In real life: The Banyan trees are on the grounds of the Turtle Bay Resort. The portions of the lush resort for the backdrop for many other LOST snippets. Pretty much any scene in which the characters are walking through thick jungle were filmed here.

The Turtle Bay is close to other LOST locations (including Waimea Falls and Waialee Beach, reviewed below). No wonder then that members of the LOST cast and crew stayed here during filming. You can too. And you should. The resort is stunningly set on a peaceful and picturesque parcel of Oahu coastline. Tennis (there are 10 courts), surfing (with optional lessons through the renown Hans Hederman School) and horseback riding (on secluded beaches) are among the activities on offer. The standard rooms at the resort are a bit small and uninspiring—it is worth the money to upgrade to an ocean view room, if not a suite.

Note that non guests will have to pay a fee to enter the grounds. Guests at the resort can, of course, explore as they wish.

Waimea Falls
On the show: Waimea made its first appearance on LOST in the episode where Kate and Sawyer had their first flirtatious swim—and found two dead bodies. In a later episode Paulo came across these falls and found within its waters Nikki’s bag with the diamonds and the Nicotine gum that ultimately lead to his demise.

In real life: The Waimea Falls are inside the Waimea Valley Audubon Center (formerly known as Waimea Falls Park) located on Oahu’s North Shore. Bring your bathing suite—visitors can go for a dip in the same swimming hole that Kate and Sawyer did. (Although, perhaps happily for visitors, the underwater dead body scenes were filmed in California). The 1,800 acre Audubon Center also features beautiful walking trails through lush foliage and wild peacocks roaming the grounds. The park is well worth a visit even apart from it’s link to LOST. The entrance fee is $10 but the parking, thankfully, is free.

Waialee Beach
On the show: Most LOST scenes that took place on a narrow rocky beach were filmed here. This is the beach where those in the tail section of flight 815 landed. It is also where Jin liked to go fishing, where Kate took her revealing bath in the pilot episode (pic below) and where Jack got stitched up from his wounds.

In real life: Waialee Beach is the one attraction in this review that we might not suggest to non-LOST fans. It is a nice beach, but there are better ones nearby (around Kawela Bay, for example). This beach lies to the west of Kawela Bay before Hale’iwa on the north side of route 83.

Byodo-In Temple
In the show: This is Sun’s father’s extravagant mansion in Korea. We got our first look at the mansion and its meticulously kept grounds in season one when Jin proposed to Sun on a bridge here.

In real life: LOST’s supposed Korean mansion is neither a mansion nor Korean. Instead, this elegant building is the Byodo-In, a fully functioning Buddhist temple a 30 minute drive north of Honolulu. The temple was built in the 1960s and is a near-exact replica of a temple of the same name in Uji, Japan (near Kyoto). Visitors (and their $2 admission fee) are welcome provided they are quiet during their stay and remove their shoes outside the temple. Open daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Ka’a'awa Valley
On the show: The island scenes that take place in an open, grassy field were shot here. Ka’a'awa is where Hurley built his golf course and went on the joy ride in the van. When characters hiked to and from adventures on the “other side of the island” their trek often included a shot of them traipsing through this valley. In the second episode Sayid, Kate, Charlie, Shannon, Boone, and Sawyer camp here and nearly come to fisticuffs arguing over the then-mysterious French woman’s radio transmission.

In real life: The Ka’a'awa Valley is private property, part of the Kualoa Ranch. (In fact, Ka’a'awa is often referred to as the Kualoa Valley). Fortunately, the ranch offers tour of their property by ATV, bus or horseback. In addition to showing you the LOST filming locations you’ll also see where scenes of several movies were shot, including 50 First Dates, Godzilla, Pearl Harbor, Jurassic Park and Windtalkers.

Kos Tours will take you by Hummer to all of the LOST locations we mention in this review.

Hawaii Activities has a four-hour-long tour that doesn’t involve riding in huge gas guzzling vehicles. The company also runs private, customized LOST tours.

Big Kahuna Hawaii has full-day tours for the serious LOST fans who aren’t content with the half-day offerings from Kos and Hawaii Activities

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Ms. Cairo writes several blogs including:
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NewYorkology Travel

REVIEWED BY: Ms. Cairo

MY RECOMMENDATION: YES

AMAZON SUBSCRIPTION LINK: NewYorkology Travel, by NewYorkology Travel

WEB ADDRESS: http://www.newyorkology.com/index.php

BLOG DESCRIPTION: Guide to New York City events, sights, restaurants, hotels, shopping, museums and other attractions. Updated daily with the new openings, closings, quick bargains and updates you cant get in a guidebook

MY REVIEW: I absolutely recommend this blog.If you're dreaming of going to Manhattan, or if you're actually going to Manhattan, and even if you live there, this blog will keep you up to date on events. Yes - you want to subscribe to this blog!

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Ms. Cairo writes several blogs including:
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Star Trek Report: Space Sciences
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City Blog: Las Vegas CityLife (local travel)

REVIEWED BY: Ms Cairo

MY RECOMMENDATION: Yes

AMAZON SUBSCRIPTION LINK: City Blog: Las Vegas CityLife

WEB ADDRESS: http://www.lasvegascitylife.com/

BLOG DESCRIPTION: CityBlog is the staff blog of Las Vegas CityLife, Nevada's most widely read alternative weekly newspaper. Check it out daily for breaking news, humor,culture, politics, outrage and backtalk.

MY REVIEW: Well...there's nothing wrong with the blog feed, and this blog covers every aspect of Las Vegas...so I've got to give it a YES.

Having said that, I must admit I was turned off by the very first article I saw there: "In the Get High Issue, CityLife assembles a panel of experts to taste-test the latest marijuana alternative," with a photograph featuring four stoned out white guys who as far as I'm concerned should be sent on a long walk off a short pier. I can't stand to see people degrading themselves in that fashion...

The language used is also not to my taste. I believe this is one of those blogs where anyone can post, and it is aimed at the people in their twenties who want to get out and "experience" life, instead of watching it on TV and seeing, without harm, just what drinking and drugging will do to you. But god forbid people should learn from other people's mistakes. No, they must learn from their own.

Of course, there's more than that in this "alternative weekly newpaper" as my sample post shows. There is local news, opinion, arts & entertainment, food reviews... its intended audience will probably love it!

(Note that this is another one of those blogs that is offered twice on the Kindle. I assume the author puts it on Kindle, then a publicity person, not knowing it's already there, offers it again. Both of them are the same price.

Sample post

All dolled up
posted by Amy Kingsley
Friday, Apr. 30, 2010 at 5:50 PM
What can girls learn from dolls? If the Corner 4 Success Foundation has its way, it’ll be a lot more than how to match a pair of pumps with the right clutch. Tomorrow at 10 a.m., doll designer Stacey McBride-Irby visits the G.I.R.L.S. Club to tout her latest creation, a line of Barbie Dolls with African-American features.

Dolls occupy a special place in the crossfire of the culture war, and Barbie in particular has come in for more than her share of criticism. Although Mattel has manufactured African-American dolls before, this is the first with some ethnically accurate features, not just a darker skin tone. Click here for a slide show of black Barbie dolls.

The club was founded by a former board member for Safe Nest, a shelter for abused women, who saw a chance to positively influence pre-teen girls and prevent the kind of abuse that sent so many of their mothers to the shelter. Club members learn life skills and conflict resolution, among other things, to boost self-esteem and give them the tools for success.

Visits by successful professionals such as McBride-Irby are supposed to provide positive female role models. The visit comes in the middle of a 14-week course, but curious community members are welcome to check it out at 5055 Duneville Street in Las Vegas. For more information, call (888) 803-7661 or visit the foundation’s website.

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Bermuda Bluez (local travel - New York)

REVIEWED BY: Ms. Cairo

MY RECOMMENDATION: YES

AMAZON SUBSCRIPTION LINK: N/A

WEB ADDRESS: http://bermudabluez.blogspot.com/

BLOG DESCRIPTION: N/A

MY REVIEW: Bermuda Bluez is not available to subscribe to on the Kindle...it's not really suitable for the Kindle, though. It's chock full of photographs of the author's travels, with very little text.

The photos are fun to look at - especially in color!

Despite the name, the blog isn't about Bermuda per se, but rather about the lower 48 Continental US - specifically, New York state.

In addition to travel photos, there are more than the occasional photo of a beautiful Bichon Frise!

If you like looking at photos of places you'd like to visit one day, with the occasional pithy comment, this is the blog for you.

Sample post:
(One with text as well as photos)

Day Trip ~ Rochester Public Market!!

We were up early today! Off to start our day at our very first visit to the Rochester Farmer's Market! There's a little bit of something for everyone at this event.

Did you know that fresh tomatoes, fresh lettuce, and home-baked goods can improve your health, your community and the environment, all at the same time? Buying local food is a simple way to do all three. Local food tastes so much better than produce trucked all the way across the country. It puts more money back into our economy and Lord knows we sure need that!

As a child, I have many good memories of visiting the Farmer's Market in downtown Cleveland.
To read about the many Farmer's Markets around, please check out this link!! There may be one near you!!

I leave you with some photos of our adventure!!

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