There must be something in the water in Ohio because the Buckeye State is one of those territories has a ton of quality NFL athletes born within its borders. From Bob Brown to Orlando Pace to Cris Carter to Charles Woodson and so many more, there's almost no wrong answer when it comes to crowning an NFL king of Ohio. However, we've come to terms with giving that accolade to none other than Hall of Fame middle linebacker, Jack Lambert. Lambert played his collegiate football at Kent State and was selected 46th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 1974 NFL Draft.
All of those teams that passed on Lambert regretted as the toothless linebacker wreaked havoc on the entire NFL for the entire eleven seasons that he played. While playing his entire career with the Steelers, Lambert collected four rings (Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV), was invited to nine Pro Bowls, selected as First-Team All-Pro six times, and selected as Defensive Player of the Year in 1976. Lambert made sure every offensive line, quarterback, and offensive coordinator acknowledged his presence on the field, every single down he played.
Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.
On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.
One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.
Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.