Exploring Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall
The county in southern England was where the British writer, known for her psychological mysteries and romantic novels, found herself ‘as a writer and as a person.’ Source link
Stipulation in the ticket of a common carrier
Dear PAO, My fiancé suffered serious physical injuries while he was on a public plane. In an action by my fiancé against the airline, the latter claimed that there was a stipulation in the ticket issued to him absolutely exempting the common carrier from liability involving the passenger’s death or injuries. They added that notices […]
Stephen Muss, Developer Who Helped Revive Miami Beach, Dies at 97
The scion of a New York family of builders, he rescued the Fontainebleau hotel from bankruptcy, spurring a real estate boom. Source link
The Lure of Stones and Silence: Hiking in Zagori, Greece
The region, in the country’s northwest, is a lofty realm of cascading rivers, emerald forests and ancient villages carved from the mountains. It offers a view of the country beyond the island postcards. Source link
Trieste Residents Worry Their City Will Be Overrun With Venice-Bound Tourists
After Venice shunned large cruise ships, many began to dock 100 miles east in Trieste. Residents now worry that tourists will overrun their city, too. Source link
6 Dude Ranches Where You Can Saddle Up and Unplug
All-inclusive guest ranches let you connect with nature, as well as your inner cowpoke, on the trail, around the campfire and under the starry skies. Source link
Bigamous marriage contracted by a Filipino abroad may be declared void by Philippine courts
Dear PAO, I am a foreigner married to a Filipina. Our relationship had been fulfilling for three years until I discovered that she was previously married to another man who is still alive. That started my hellish situation which I cannot bear so I would like my marriage to be declared void by the court. […]
TSA PreCheck: Does It Really Save Time at the Airport?
At the New York-area airports, for example, a lot depends on the terminal. Source link
Treachery may be regarded as aggravating circumstance in a frontal attack
Dear PAO, Cito was warned that Lino, who was armed with a bolo, was looking for him. They met along the road, and Lino killed Cito. Appropriate charges were filed against my friend Lino, but the relatives of Cito insisted that the manner in which he was killed is considered treacherous, and thus, carries a […]
Help! United Canceled My Flight, Then Sold Me a Seat on It.
A traveler returning from Venice received a last-minute notice canceling the final leg of his itinerary. So why did $648 get him a new seat on that same flight? Source link