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Elegy for an anniversary — 32 years with Ozark

by Jerry Castellano on February 23, 2010

Last week I celebrated what would have been my 32nd anniversary with Ozark Air Lines. Well, perhaps “celebrate” is too strong a word. No corks were popped, no cakes decorated. The only thing I did to commemorate the occasion was watch the very same episode of “The Rockford Files” (“The Prisoner of Rosemont Hall”) that I had watched that Friday evening those many years ago as I packed for my very first trip. I also took some time to reflect on my expectations at the beginning of my career and how different things look now that that career has ended.

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Heaven in Hanoi at the Sofitel Metropole

by Karen Fawcett on November 28, 2009

The The Metropole has always been the place to stay in Hanoi. Legends of the rich and famous, as well royalty, have made it their home. Located in the heart of Hanoi, it’s near the city’s Old Quarter. The hotel opened in 1901, although if the research is correct, the Colonial building was constructed a [...]

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Hanoi adventures in Vietnam

by Karen Fawcett on November 18, 2009

If you’re someone who craves peace and quiet, don’t book a trip to Hanoi or Saigon. But they happen to be cities that have captured my heart. If forced to choose between the two, I’d head north to Hanoi, the country’s capital. There’s so much to see and learn in addition to seeing dramatic archeological sites and beautiful countryside. Even though more than one million Vietnamese were killed during the war, which many feel should never have been fought, Americans aren’t disliked.

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10 reasons to visit Annapolis this spring

by Laura Townsend Elion on April 15, 2009

annapolisthumb1Who needs Paris in the spring? There’s a recession going on. Lucky for me, I’ve got great art, romantic sidewalk cafes, colorful street festivals, beautiful water views, and gorgeous spring flowers galore on this side of the Atlantic.

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