I’m an indie author, and when family and friends ask, I tell them that even more important than buying my books is helping to promote them through reviews and sharing through social media.

Twice I’ve been upgraded from a pair of rooms I reserved at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to a suite. The first time the person checking us in had a button on her lapel advising me to “Ask about our Suite Deals!”, after that, I always ask when checking into hotels in Vegas.

The first time, we got a huge suite up on the…

I recently drove the Ring Route, a 1000+ miles trip around the circumference of Iceland, and at some points wished that I (or some of the other drivers) had an IDP.

There are one lane bridges and tunnels all around the country with two direction traffic. To the best of my knowledge, they only have manual transmission…

Iceland was a fantastic surprise! I went a couple of years ago with my sister, and we had a wonderful time. It was easy to get there, cheaper than rumored, jam-packed with natural beauty, the hot-springs and pools were great fun, and the people were incredibly nice ... I can’t wait to go back again.

Jamie Sheffield