Nov 11th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Today is Veterans Day, also known as Remembrance Day and Armistice Day because in 1918, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, World War One ended.
For four years the nations of the world had torn each other apart. The Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed, the Ottoman Empire was mortally wounded, Germany's Kaiser's fell and so did Russia's Czar. The world changed forever ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Remembering the fallen
Nov 11th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Today is Veterans Day, also known as Remembrance Day and Armistice Day because in 1918, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, World War One ended.
For four years the nations of the world had torn each other apart. The Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed, the Ottoman Empire was mortally wounded, Germany's Kaiser's fell and so did Russia's Czar. The world changed forever ...National parks free for Veterans Day
Nov 7th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The National Park Service will host its final fee free day for 2010 this Thursday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day, allowing travelers to experience more than 100 parks that generally charge admission at no cost. For a complete list of those parks, grouped by state, click here.
A number of the parks will host special ceremonies or commemorative events to honor America's veterans, ...Veterans thanked with free bed and breakfast stays
Oct 7th, 2010 at 3:00PM: If you've served your country, there's a bed and breakfast waiting to serve you.
Many B&Bs already give military discounts of 10 percent to 20 percent, but a Shinnston, West Virginia innkeeper is about to up the ante. Kathleen Panek has gotten more than 525 inns in 48 states (and two in Canada) on board with her plan give rooms away to active and retired service members on November 10, ...Happy birthday King Wangchuck and other national holidays
Nov 11th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Going to a far-flung destination and want to connect with the people and see something special? One easy way is through local and national holidays. These are often unique to a particular country and provide insights into its culture and history. But it can often be hard to find out what's going on next week in Tuvalu. The Holidays Around the World blog is your answer, providing daily updates on ...Give the gift of travel for Veteran's Day
Oct 14th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
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Innkeepers across the country are doing something important to me: they're offering discounts, specials and free nights to the people whose sacrifices let us enjoy our freedom to move. Inns that are members of BedandBreakfast.com are taking care of military personnel and ...
