The "Grand Ole Opry" which turns 85 this year, presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville. On Sept. 28, 2010 their award show "Grand Ole Opry Live" will return to the restored venue.

One of my pet peeves when traveling is being charged to use the Internet at an upscale hotel. Should I really have to pay $14.95 for 24 hours of checking my email and posting to my blogs?

I opted for ExOfficio's Give-N-Go brand ($18), although I'm not sure about the tag that accompanied them...

Sorry, Segway, but I'm not smitten with your human transporters. I can't think of anything more harrowing than trying to navigate Rome's narrow, cobblestone streets while aboard the Ultimate Green Machine.