When the principal airline of the tiny Central American country of El Salvador some years ago began acquiring and organizing the assets of carriers from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Peru, it was a boon for air travelers in the region. I have flown Grupo Taca (as the airline is now known) many times with [...]
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a great travel option: Grupo Taca for air travel in Latin America
Posted in two hippos make an island, tagged Latin America, travel on September 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The place to stay north of Seattle: Hilton Garden Inn Seattle North
Posted in two hippos make an island, tagged Seattle, travel on August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I travel often on business and am not frequently surprised by unexpectedly positive experiences in a chain hotel. A recent stay in this north-of-Seattle venue was a pleasant exception. Although I do not know the history of the property, it appears to be new or to have been recently renovated. All rooms, including the fireplace-provided [...]
fly clear: Clear Registered Traveler
Posted in my hometown, two hippos make an island, tagged air travel, airports, travel on May 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Air travel these days provides a harried soul with very few levers of control. One often feels at the mercy of large forces that swirl about, making a guy on his way home from San Diego feel like the flotsam tossed about by some enormous waves. So does the Clear Registered Traveler program come as [...]
whoosh!!!: Indy Park, Ride, & Fly
Posted in my hometown, two hippos make an island, tagged air travel, airports, travel on May 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As an Indianapolis-based frequent traveler, getting to and through our decrepit airport (whilst we eagerly await the inauguration of our Midfield Terminal in late 2008 ) is at least a weekly adventure. I’ve tried the various parking alternatives, all of which make a passable effort at getting you to the church (or flight) in time. [...]
fixed object to portable companion: Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for Nüvi Series and StreetPilot I Series, C530, C550 and C580 GPS Navigators
Posted in reseña, two hippos make an island, tagged gadgets, travel on April 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After discovering this product, one wonders why we ever stuck those adhesive mounts to our windshields to announce to passing thieves, ‘Stop here! Easy hit!’.
airplane bliss: Upbeat Audio T613-BMC Boostaroo 3 Channel Amplifier & Splitter
Posted in reseña, two hippos make an island on March 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I first heard of the Boostaroo at the Indianapolis Brickyard when I desperately needed more volume from my scanner/headphone setup. But my main use comes when I settle back into a long airplane ride with my Sennheisers strapped over my head, my iPod doing what it does, and the added volume of the Boostaroo turning [...]
Two Hippos Make an Island: this is the *bush*? (South Africa’s Ngala Tented Safari Camp)
Posted in two hippos make an island, tagged Africa, travel on September 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Chance are when you think ‘tent’ you aren’t thinking of the tents at this fantastic camp in South Africa’s Krüger National Park. Run by CCAfrica (‘Conservation Corporation Africa’), Ngala is typical of the firm’s high-end safari facilities.
Two Hippos Make an Island: like carrying sunshine in a bottle (South Africa’s Federal Air)
Posted in two hippos make an island, tagged Africa, travel on September 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
When you need to tool around South Africa’s larger distances, say, en route to or from one of the country’s stunning national parks, you’re likely to end up on Federal Air. Young, sunburnt pilots also load the bags, provide sack lunches, and give the security talk. They remind one of Israel, where teenagers and those [...]
Africa’s main airline player: South African Airways
Posted in two hippos make an island, tagged Africa, travel on September 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
It’s not Singapore Airlines, but South Africa’s emergence in its democratic period as the muscular economic strongman of Africa has led to improvements in its flag carrier as well. There are plenty of routes to Europe, North America, and of course across Africa. Although the experience could not be mistaken for five-star, I’ve always received [...]
Two Hippos Make an Island: sick in Costa Rica? Go to the Hospital Clínica Bíblica
Posted in two hippos make an island, tagged Costa Rica, travel on September 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Costa Rica has a public-private dual system of health care. As in most countries that employ this model, you do not want to get caught as a visitor in the public system when you’re ill.
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