July 2014 - Sightseers' Delight

The Book that Everyone Read During World War I

July 29, 2014 Express Telegraph

A century ago, on 28 July 1914, the first shots of World War I were fired. Over the following four years, 16 million lives were lost as 65 million men from 32 countries were drawn into the conflict. The book that was read and cherished by people on both sides of the conflict was the Bible.

Road Trip Tips for families and friends

July 28, 2014 Todd DeFeo

A new survey from digital offers destination RetailMeNot.com shows nearly four in 10 Americans plan to hit the road this summer.

Atlanta Cyclorama moving to Atlanta History Center

July 23, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The historic Atlanta Cyclorama painting and the famous Texas locomotive will move to the Atlanta History Center, which will construct a new building for the painting and artifacts.

Obama: Malaysian Airliner Shot Down, American Killed

July 18, 2014 American Forces Press Service

At least one American citizen was killed yesterday when Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine, President Barack Obama said today before calling for an immediate cease-fire in the region.

FAA: No U.S. airlines allowed to fly over eastern Ukraine

July 18, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The Federal Aviation Administration yesterday said it is prohibiting U.S. airlines to fly over eastern Ukraine.

President Obama’s remarks on Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17

July 18, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Yesterday, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 took off from Amsterdam and was shot down over Ukraine near the Russian border. Nearly 300 innocent lives were taken — men, women, children, infants — who had nothing to do with the crisis in Ukraine. Their deaths are an outrage of unspeakable proportions.

Malaysia Airlines plane shot down over Ukraine

July 17, 2014 Todd DeFeo

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 en route to Kuala Lumpur was shot down today over Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board.

Bath Abbey to hold candlelit vigil for First World War

July 12, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Hundreds are expected to gather at Bath Abbey in Bath, England, for a special candlelit vigil to mark 100 years since the start of World War I. The vigil is scheduled from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Aug. 4.

News

Amtrak experiences on time rate drop

July 12, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak’s on-time performance has dropped during the first eight months of the fiscal year, according to an analysis of the railroad’s performance numbers.

A Guard Watches Over the Tower on London

London on course for another record-breaking year

July 11, 2014 The Travel Trolley

London welcomed over 3.6 million overseas visits in the first three months of 2014, resulting in the best ever first quarter tourism numbers in the city’s history, according to London & Partners.