- ABC News: Suspected Poacher Killed By Elephants At South African National Park.
- Reuters: Two Dead In Tesla Crash In Texas That Was Believed To Be Driverless.
- NY Times writes of Gauging the Prospects for International Travel.
- Fodor’s says Forget Atlantis. 14 Real Cities That Are Completely Underwater.
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West Virginia Will Pay You $12,000 To Move There!
Over the past year, many people have moved to working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Various countries and states have offered perks for people to become digital nomads, moving there long term or even permanently. Northwest Arkansas was offering $10,000 + a free bike to move there.
Now, West Virginia is looking to entice remote workers with the new Ascend WV program. Continue reading West Virginia Will Pay You $12,000 To Move There!
The NY Pizza Festival Goes Virtual- April 24-25, 2021
The NY Pizza Festival first took place back in 2018 in the Bronx’s Little Italy.
The event was a lot of fun and we returned the following year for the 2nd annual event. (Find out about the very important questions I asked NYC’s May DeBlasio.)
It would’ve been nice to return for a third year but the festival was canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19. Continue reading The NY Pizza Festival Goes Virtual- April 24-25, 2021
Win A Trip For 4 To Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Destinations is giving away a five day, four night trip for four to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
The prize includes airfare, a four night hotel stay, park hopper theme park tickets, a $500 Disney gift card and more! Continue reading Win A Trip For 4 To Walt Disney World Resort
NYC’s Breads Bakery To Offer Pizza From Star Chef Wylie Dufresne!
Last week, Eater NY wrote an article about how “The Humble NY Slice Is Helping NYC Restaurants Stay Afloat“.
We’ve tried a few of the pizzas mentioned in the article, enjoying tasty pies from Washington Squares, Black Seed Pizza and Michelin-starrted Momofuku Ko. (We’ve been the latter twice, one time doing takeout, the other time dining in, well sitting outside.)
Starting on April 20, “Stretch Pizza will take up residency inside Breads Bakery,” and it’s being led by a Michelin-starred chef! Continue reading NYC’s Breads Bakery To Offer Pizza From Star Chef Wylie Dufresne!
Israel Is Opening To Vaccinated Travelers At The End Of May

Last week I wrote about how Croatia would be reopening to travelers.
Now, another country will be added to the list of countries that will soon be open to travelers. Starting at the end of May, Continue reading Israel Is Opening To Vaccinated Travelers At The End Of May
Win JetBlue Mint Flights For 2, Bag Of Giant African Snails Seized At JFK, Croatia Is Reopening To Travelers, Win $10,000 From Travel Channel & More- The Rehash!
Spring Break seems a distant memory at this point and it doesn’t look like we’ll be going away again until then end of the school year.
Maybe a short trip will pop up but it isn’t likely due to weekend baseball activities for the kids…
How has your week gone when it comes to miles, points and travel? Continue reading Win JetBlue Mint Flights For 2, Bag Of Giant African Snails Seized At JFK, Croatia Is Reopening To Travelers, Win $10,000 From Travel Channel & More- The Rehash!
Huge Explosion Rocks St. Vincent, CDC Gives OK For Vaccinated To Travel, Disney Ticket Prices Announced, Florida Suing CDC To Allow Cruises To Sail-Travel News!
- AFAR: “Huge” Explosion Rocks Caribbean’s St. Vincent as Volcano Keeps Erupting.
- Smarter Travel reports that the CDC Gives OK for Vaccinated People To Travel Again.
- NY Times: Help! I Want to Go to Europe in August. Is This a Pipe Dream?
- USA Today reports Disneyland Ticket Prices Announced Ahead Of April 30 Reopening.
Win $10,000 In The Travel Channel Spring Break Giveaway!
Travel Channel is currently running the Spring Break Giveaway!
In the giveaway, one lucky winner will win a very generous grand prize of $10,000!
I’d clearly love to win this prize, I’m sure you would too! This money could definitely be used for a great trip (or two) or whatever you choose to spend it on. Continue reading Win $10,000 In The Travel Channel Spring Break Giveaway!
Croatia Is Reopening To Travelers- Serious Contender For Summer Trip

COVID-19 has made international travel very difficult due to varying rules when it comes to who is allowed to enter a country.
Each country has different requirements regarding testing prior to or when you arrive. There are also different sets of rules for those who are vaccinated.
New rules for entry into Croatia make it a very appealing country to consider for our month-long (hopefully!) summer trip. Continue reading Croatia Is Reopening To Travelers- Serious Contender For Summer Trip
