Hey friends, here is the article I wrote this past week on travel credit cards and their points. – Enjoy!
MK
Moose Jaw Express.com
31 May 2012
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Travel Credit Cards & Their Rewards in Canada
Posted: June 10, 2012 by mkritch in Reviews, Travel, Words From My MouthTags: Aeroplan, Air Canada, American Express, AMEX, Aspire, Avion, Bank of Montreal, BMO, Capital One, Capital One Aspire, Mastercard, moose jaw express, RBC, ritchworld, Royal Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, TD, Toronto Dominion, WestJet
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Travel “brand” loyalty does pay off – Be rewarded and enjoy your adventure!
Posted: March 21, 2012 by mkritch in Reviews, TravelTags: 333, 343, 767, 777, Air Canada, Airbus, airline, Boeing, brand loyalty, bulkhead, Elite, emergency exit, exit row, free upgrades, lufthansa, moose jaw, moose jaw express, One World, Prestige, ritchworld, Star Alliance, Super Elite, travel, vacation, vancouver
This weeks article from the Moose Jaw Express – Enjoy 
Oh, the places you’ll go
Moose Jaw Express.com
22 Mar 2012
Have you ever wondered, when traveling, how people get free upgrades to business class? Why does that person get to sit in the emergency exit row or why do those people get to sit in the bulkhead? Well, your first guess is probably that they paid for…read more…
It’s ok to couch travel
Posted: March 14, 2012 by mkritch in In the News, Reviews, TravelTags: city population, couch travel, dream destination, dreams and visions, faraway lands, galaxy, greatest gifts, iPad, monocle, moose jaw express, pressdisplay, pressreader, tablet, travel, vacation, wikipedia, wikitravel
The world is a big place with lots to see, learn and discover. For most people, it is understandable that they may not get many chances to visit faraway lands or discover and explore exotic or historic places. However, there are more ways than ever to bring those places closer than you might think. Couch traveling offers a very relaxing trip without leaving home. I love to do it in my spare time. One of the greatest gifts, that we as humans have, is imagination, dreams and visions. Most of us are able to close our eyes and see ourselves in that special place. There are lots of very interesting websites, magazines and tools that can really help you get a feel for that dream destination!
Wikipedia and WikiTravel are two incredible sites to search out information about a specific country; you will find everything from the name of the Capital city, population, GDP, climate, electricity type, etc. Some of this may sound useless, but when you start globe-trotting these types of things are extremely useful to know and really determine what goes into your luggage. Also on Wiki, you will find the key attractions, things that are a must do, as well as what to buy!
Another great site is TripAdvisor. Whether you are on your couch or on a trip, to see pictures of some famous sites can help give some guidance and a general over-view of what to expect. TripAdvisor is my absolute favorite. You can find out reviews of specific attractions, hotels, restaurants, as well as information on tour-guides, etc. There is so much to explore on this website. The best thing about it is reading the feedback reviews compiled by real travelers! Often times, you will find that if you give a review of a hotel or resort that shines negatively on their operations or maybe even to compliment them on their quality of service, their management may respond to you and try to rectify a perspective problem or just thank you for the positive feedback! Last but not least, you can always check out LonelyPlanet & Frommers. Your local library may also have Travel Guides to access and read.
Bar none, the absolute best way to get familiar with a country or city is to read their local newspaper. The website PressDisplay.com and their companion app, allow you to access full replica newspapers from around the world. Their collection consists of more than 2000 Newspapers from 95 countries in more than 50 languages. Some of the newspapers also allow you to translate (ie. Italian newspaper translated into English), and can be shared by email or social networking.
There is also an incredible magazine available that offers culture and the inside scoop on international relevant matters called Monocle. The review is a “briefing on global affairs, business, culture & design”. Monocle is more than a captivating magazine with interesting reporting; it literally draws you in. A little expensive at the cost of $10 but well worth the knowledge gained. It can be purchased locally in Regina at The Book End, Chapters and Coles Northgate. Annual subscriptions are 90GBP ($140); you can do so on their website (Monocle.com).
At the end of the day, if you can’t travel for whatever reason, travel on your couch as much as you can. Read, read and read some more… Learning about the world may unfold new opportunities and possibly challenge you!
Oh, the places you’ll go!
Do married people live longer than single ones, or does it only seem longer?”
Posted: February 8, 2011 by wanitaswords in Wanita's WordsTags: cupid, moose jaw express, relationships, stephen wright, vad days, Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner for all of the lover’s out there…and if you’re looking for love, maybe cupid will pierce your heart with a zinger this year…For some it’s the catch of a lifetime and for other’s it’s catch and release.
There’s not a formula that equates into the perfect duo, but a little charm and chemistry begins the process through the hills and valleys, ups and downs of human relationship. It isn’t without a price; ask my husband. After 32 years, he’s still paying! lol
One thing for sure, in a relationship based on love and respect; there is a lot of compromise. For many situations, compromise is a dirty word that requires one to set aside their moral convictions but in terms of a marriage, compromise is an everyday decision that causes the lover to put aside his/her desires so that love will prevail. The other day he wanted steak and had to compromise for the ‘tube’ version. Now, that’s love!
Years ago we made a decision that has proved very wise…I laugh at his jokes and…he eats my cooking!
Although I consider myself a reasonably good cook, I think he got the better deal! Some of his jokes are on the ‘sick and demented’ side, but because he is special…sometimes special needs, I try and humour him with the odd sideways grin or a hearty guffaw. Either way, he gets my attention.
A few things that I have learnt about love and relationship that may be of help to some are: get a dog to bring his slippers; the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach so learn to turn fridge leftovers into cuisine a la King; do the laundry so he doesn’t have to wear your thong underwear; make sure the remote for the TV is ready for sports surfing and sitting in hand’s reach of the lazy boy himself; and keep some eu de parfum in the bathroom to camouflage his eu de poo poo.
For sure, the up-side of any relationship is a good sense of humour with the ability to see past the stresses of each day. The best advice that he still doles out occasionally is, “Joan, one bad day doesn’t make a lifetime!” But I was wondering, “Do married people live longer than single ones, or does it only seem longer?” Stephen Wright
Wanita
