Today is Admission Day for Kentucky, the 15th state, admitted to the Union on June 1st, 1792.
The first time I was in Kentucky, I thought I was in Ohio.
If you’ve been to the Cincinnati airport (airport code CVG), you know what I’m talking about. The Cincinnati airport, which I foolishly believed was in Cincinnati, Ohio is actually located 13 miles south of that city. Not in Cincinnati (which I could understand), but not even in Ohio. Nope, it’s in northern Kentucky. Since I spent time in the surrounding area, during some very long time on the ground, I can say …read more

I’ve toured a city by car, bus, train, moped, bicycle, motorcycle, scooter, and on foot.  Each mode of touring offers different options and varying perspectives on a city.
Travelers in San Francisco and San Diego now have an additional choice on how to see the city — a GoCar.  The GoCar is a talking 3-wheeled vehicle that gives directions and tour commentary as you see the sights of the city.  And it speaks five different languages.
You can follow a standardized tour, deviate where you’d like, or just go off exploring on your own.  The GPS tour system is available at no …read more

If you’ve visited any of the great travel blogs out there, you’ve seen some great photography.  After looking at some of the photos, have you ever gone back through your own personal collection and said, “you know, mine are just as good — maybe even better?”  If so, here’s a contest for you.
As part of Conde Nast Traveler’s 20th anniversary, it is having a travel giveaway — and your photos may just be your ticket.  All you have to do is submit a photo , to the “Live the Cover” contest, that you took and that captures a great travel memory.  …read more

If you’ve been reading Flyaway Cafe for awhile now, you’ve probably realized that I’m a big fan of the arts — of all types.  I’m always keeping an eye out for something new or different to check out, and am open to experiencing most things.
So, it was probably for selfish reasons, then, that I chose today’s b5media Travel & Culture theme day — Art!
Not only is it a chance for our bloggers to focus on the culture part of our channel name, but it’s also a chance for me to get some new ideas of things to do and see.  …read more

I’ve updated my reading list, so be sure to check it out.
I talked with a passenger who was reading this biography, and since, I too, am a big fan, had to pick it up (from my public library) and read it as well.
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I’ve written many times about my love of books and reading, along with my regular use of my local public library. Most travelers have a book tucked away in a purse, backpack, or carry on bag, and I’m no exception. A book has been excellent company while sitting on an airplane, lounging by a pool, waiting in line, or over a solo cup of coffee or meal.
In honor of National Library Month, I’m adding a Blog Page where I’ll track what I’m reading. It’s likely to be a pretty diverse list, covering a variety of writing genres, with …read more

 
Happy Easter from Flyaway Cafe.
Photo credit:  SXC
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In honor of April Fools Day, here’s a list of foolish and foolhardy actions that are a foolproof way to make getting through airport security as painfully slow as possible:

Wear metal studded pants.  You can’t take them off and put them through the metal detector, so they’re going to have to wand you.  What were you thinking?
Leave liquids in your carry on bags.  Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you should know about the security directive limiting liquids and gels in carry on items.  Even if you’ve missed it, there are explanatory signs located before you get into the …read more

March 31st is the 118th anniversary of the inauguration of the Eiffel Tower, and boy do I wish I was there to celebrate!
Located beside the River Seine in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in the city.  Following its completion in 1889, it was the tallest structure in the world, and remained so until the Chrysler Building in New York City displaced it from that top spot. 
The Eiffel Tower was originally built as the entrance arch for the Paris World’s Fair.  That  also marked the 100-year commemoration of the French Revolution.
It is now one of the most …read more

It looks like you don’t want cell phones to be used on the planes.  The FAA seems to agree with you, and has withdrawn its previous support of the change.
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Thanks to those who voted.  Look for April’s poll to be up next week.
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