For seven hours Friday, investigators from The Travel Channel's "Most Haunted Live" will visit five historic locations in Gettysburg and broadcast live from the heart of Adams County.

Tune in from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. for the interactive event, which will let viewers participate in the paranormal investigations by text messaging and faxing in psychic art.

Check out a trailer here.

What's your favorite haunted local spot?

What? You never have time to kill?

You must not have ventured into the world of air travel in recent years. The best way for me to get caught up on books, magazines, music and such is to fly.

If you'll find yourself on a plane in the future, you may want to pick up a copy of this book for some new ideas.

What's your best use of in-flight or airport lag time?

I know firsthand that with the economy the way it is and the immediate outlook anything but encouraging, it's kind of frivolous to be sad about news that airfares -- especially international ones -- are at an all-time high.

Last week, for the first time, I felt the pain of homeowners who rely on oil heat as I wrote a check for nearly two week's worth of pay to the guy who came to fill the tank in my basement.

I'm saving a week of vacation for a mid-winter escape, but with air travel getting so expensive lately, I'm wondering if I'll be able to swing it.

Are you changing your travel plans for financial reasons?

It has been nearly a full week since my last post. I apologize!!

(Apparently no one missed the blog though because I didn't get any e-mails or comments on older posts!)

Here is my excuse:

And, a list of what I've learned in the past week about moving and becoming a homeowner:

Lancaster's Eden Resort is a popular place for out-of-town guests to stay while visiting historic downtown Lancaster, shopping at the outlets or touring the surrounding farmlands and peeking at the Amish.

It's also frequently used for weddings and other celebrations.

Usually, folks seeking lodging or a reception site start their search online, so the new online tour feature that recently debuted on its Web site is probably going to be a big boon for the complex.

I liked the 360-views of the grand ballroom and courtyard and spent several minutes "walking" my way through the main entrance, lobby and restaurant. While it's certainly not as good as an in-person visit, I'd say it's the next best thing.

Do you know of any other places around here that are using this new Motion VR software for online tours?

I'm curious to hear what my fellow international travelers thought about the remarks by presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain during this evening's debate, especially regarding foreign policy and the perception of America in the rest of the world.

Post your thoughts in the comments and let's get a debate of our own going!

Lori Brose of Glen Rock spent 14 days in Alaska in July and caught this 120-lb halibut during a fishing trip out of the town of Homer. She rented an RV at the Anchorage airport an found it to be a good way to see the state. "Summer is a good time to go, as the salmon are coming into the streams and the bears come for the salmon."

Her travel tips: Alaska is a very large state, so allow yourself time to see as much as possible. Pack a little of everything because the weather ranges from 40 degrees and rainy to 85 degrees and sunny.

Sunday, I visited American architect Frank Lloyd Wright's renowned Fallingwater in western PA.

The place, designed and built for the Kauffman family (of the now-defunct Kauffman's Department Stores) of Pittsburgh in the 1930s still leaves visitors in awe. It's a beautiful example of integrating manmade structures and nature and living in harmony with one's environment.

This weekend, friends and I rented a cottage near Ohiopyle State Park so we could do some things we discovered during our July camping trip there.

The ropes course at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort's adventure center was our first adventure. I can tell you firsthand that it's not for the faint of heart!

"No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow."
--Lin Yutang