(Editor’s Note: The opinion of the writer does not necessarily reflect the viewpoint or position of the TCC Connection and its staff. The facts shared and the comments expressed represent the experience and research of the writer.) I was a faithful customer of Expedia, online travel agency (OTA), for a about a decade. Despite…
(Editor’s Note: This is the first article in a series.) During the COVID-19 pandemic, some countries began to request visas from American citizens. Visas had to be obtained at the embassies of foreign countries in Washington, D.C. and other cities. For example, Kazakhstan (a republic of the former Soviet Union) had a visa-free policy for…
In Eureka Springs, Ark. there is a shop nestled in the downtown district called, “East By West.” This shop sells “Eureka Springs Working Bunnies” working bunnies t-shirts, cookware, stainless steel jewelry. The items are local to the area. The draw and appeal are not the merchandise, it is the staff. What makes East By West…
Connection Conversations: Hospitality with Andrew Leonard Overview: Host Anna Fuhrmeister interviews Andrew “Andy” Leonard over the affects and changes in the hospitality industry due to COVID-19 the past year and for upcoming travel seasons. Running time: 7:02 minutes Editor’s Note: The following transcript has been edited for clarity. Transcript from Interview: Anna Fuhrmeister: Welcome to…
Connection Conversations: A Study Abroad to Japan Date Recorded: 10/28/2020 Overview: Host Anna Fuhrmeister interviews Trent Gleason as he elaborates on his experience as a global student to Japan and what life lessons he brought back. Running time: 29:46 minutes Anna Fuhrmeister 0:00 Welcome to the TCC Connection. I’m your host, Anna Fuhrmeister. On this…
Editor’s note: Ms. Gabrielle Farringer, business manager for the Connection, recently traveled with her family. From her experience, she shares helpful hints for the would-be traveler during the pandemic. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging on, it might be safe to assume that this would be the time to stay close to home. Travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic…
The service trip to China was the first trip to visit since I was adopted. I joined adopteen, founded in 2007 by Amy Zhong and her brother Art Zhong, to volunteer at the Xi’an City Children’s Welfare Institute in Xi;an. Located in Denver, Colorado, Adopteen is a place for adoptees to gather together and meet…
