We took a taxi from Athens to its port city Piraeus which was somewhat on the raunchy side of things. We had a cold greasy lunch and then boarded our ship the TMVK Knossos bound for several islands including our destination Rhodes. It would be an overnight trip and Mom had purchased second class ticketsContinue reading “Travels to a Different Time By a 12 Year Old Boy: June 1970 On Board the TMVK Knossos to Rhodes”
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Travels to a Different Time: Three Days in 1970 Athens
June 13-16, 1970, Athens: Our Three Day Stay in Athens Upon arriving at our hotel called Omiros we both had a shower. Very strange shower with a handheld nozzle. I have never seen something that before. Is this common in Greece? We found a nearby restaurant and Mom had a souvlaki which is meat onContinue reading “Travels to a Different Time: Three Days in 1970 Athens”
Travels to a Different Time: Onboard to Athens!
June 12, 1970, New York City, Frankfurt and Athens: Onboard to Athens Mom and I were the last passengers aboard our New York to Athens on our Overseas National Airways flight. We found the last two seats together but the stewardess said later that the seats were occupied so we split up with Mom sittingContinue reading “Travels to a Different Time: Onboard to Athens!”
Travels to A Different Time: Getting to Athens From Toronto: June 10th 1971
June 10, 1971, Montreal and New York City: All this adventure started on June 10th, 1971. I finished writing my last examination which was in science and rushed home on my bicycle. I arrived home at 11:30 and my mom and I finished our last bit of packing which at this point was looking asContinue reading “Travels to A Different Time: Getting to Athens From Toronto: June 10th 1971”
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS ARE BACK IN NIAGARA FALLS
Canada’s Entertainment Capital Rings in 2022 with the Ultimate Line-up of 10+ Live Music Events, including Blue Rodeo Concert at the Scotiabank Convention Centre (Niagara Falls, ON) Niagara Falls is the place to be on New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable countdown to 2022 with the ultimate line-up of live music events, shows and diningContinue reading “NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS ARE BACK IN NIAGARA FALLS”
Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog is Back :My First Vacation!
I have travelled the world helping to promote the Disney film “Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog”, receiving a Nobel Peace Prize and meeting the Pope and all sorts of politicos. I think Dylan the Westie and I have peed and pooped all over the world. But at times it is a blur and it isContinue reading “Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog is Back :My First Vacation!”
The Importance of Wine Tourism
BKWine Brief 218, October 2021The Importance of Wine Tourism The importance of wine tourism is not that it can be a tool for producers to sell more wines. Although you sometimes get that impression when wine tourism is discussed. It is often talked about in the framework of “how can the producers sell more wineContinue reading “The Importance of Wine Tourism”
7 travel marketing trends for 2022
Frederic Gonzalo70 postsPosted on Yesterday at 9:26 am437 views There is never a dull moment when it comes to marketing in general. It’s even more so in the digital marketing sphere where tactics, platforms and features evolve at such a speed it can be difficult to keep pace. In the travel and hospitality realm, it’s been aContinue reading “7 travel marketing trends for 2022”
LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO NIAGARA FALLS IN A BIG WAY
Week-long Niagara Falls Music Live event showcases all-Canadian talent (Niagara Falls, ON) A new live music celebration is set to take place in Niagara Falls, Canada’s premiere entertainment destination, from December 27, 2021 to January 1, 2022. The first Niagara Falls Music Live event brings a talented and diverse line-up of local, Ontario and Canadian talent to theContinue reading “LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO NIAGARA FALLS IN A BIG WAY”
What travellers value in 2021 (From e-Hotelier)
Frederic Gonzalo69 postsPosted on Yesterday at 9:56 am278 views As we emerge from over 18 months of this ongoing pandemic, we observe significant changes in customer needs and wants. This is particularly true for travelers, since travel and hospitality has been among the hardest hit industries. Moving forward, travel brands will need to adapt and adjust theirContinue reading “What travellers value in 2021 (From e-Hotelier)”
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