By David Leiberman & Laini Miranda Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com As we discovered, climbing in a gym is very different from climbing a real mountain face. One of the best places in the world to learn how to climb is…
Photos Show Intensity of Action Underway at 2017 US Open Tennis Championships
By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Some 87 matches were contested on Wednesday, August 30, to complete Round 1 after a largely rained out Tuesday. Fans were treated to an amazing array of tennis champions. Here are highlights in photos:…
32 Qualifiers Win Their Spot in 2017 US Open Tennis Championships
By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com 32 of the 128 who entered the US Open Qualifying Matches have won their chance to compete in the US Open Tennis Championships – and earned a $50,000 purse, as well – after winning…
Festive Atmosphere as US Open Tennis Championship Opens Gates to All for Qualifying Matches
By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com The US Open Tennis Championship draws tennis fans from around the world to the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow Park to what has become a glitzy and elite affair, but the…