Based in Atlanta, GA - Rick Limpert is an award-winning writer, a best-selling author, and a featured sports travel writer.
Named the No. 1 Sports Technology writer in the U.S. on Oct 1, 2014.
Entries in travel (50)
Before You Fly Get KnowDelay
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, over 20 percent of all flights arrive late. Of those flight delays, almost half are due to poor weather.
Would you like to know if your flight may be delayed, deays before you takeoff?
You can with KnowDelay.
Thrilllist did a nice feature on KnowDelay earlier in November.
With the holiday travel season in full swing, this is something you should check out.
Where Atlantans Take Out-of-Town Guests to Eat
Good piece in the AJC today that should stir up some debate.
Good to see Fox Bros. made the last as did The Varsity.
Here's the link:
How Much Referees Make During the NCAA Tournament
Right around 98 officials are selected from conferences all over the country to work the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Year after year, a lot of the same refs advance to work in the opening rounds of the tournament and then on to later rounds.
They make take in a nice amout of pocket change for working these games.
$1000 is paid for first-/second-/third-round games, $1,400 fee per regional game, $2,000 per national semifinal or championship game.
All travel expenses and per diem are covered as well for as long as the officials are working games.
A nice amount of bonus money for these guys that work 70-95 games per season.
The Amazing Race Preview for "Bust Me Right in the Head With It"
The Race travels to Paraguay for the first time ever, as Teams struggle to produce during a fruity challenge, and Racers face a harsh reality if they fail to perfect a local balancing act, on THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, March 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.