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Welcome to my website. You are probably here as you are serious about improving your golf. If you are then I hope you find something here to help you. Having coached and for many years assisted with Dennis Sheehy (Who was then David Leadbetter’s Director of Instruction for Europe DLGA) on various professional Tours all around the World, I have seen the difference I can make to golfers of every level. I am often asked why I am different. I guess it is that I have worked with all levels of golfer that play the game. From absolute complete beginners right up to standing on practice grounds at big events with a Pro who is trying to make a living. I have also coached and helped coach players that have won on Tour and by this I have learned what it takes to win at the ultimate level. To me every golfer is unique.

Over the last 30 years I have been privileged to coach, advise, play, help coach, and work closely with many Tour Professionals, some of whom are considered to be amongst the World’s very best players including Seve Ballesteros ( pictured above ) David Frost, Ian Woosnam and Stephen Ames, as well as Tournament Winners and Ryder Cup players like Phillip Price, Paul Way, Peter Baker and Per Ulrik Johansson.

I also have experience of coaching top lady Professionals having worked and helped several on the LPGA and Ladies European Tour including Tiffany Chan, Peiyun Chien and Winners like Na Yeon Choi, Elisabeth Esterl and Nicole Gergely. I have travelled to all over experiencing and watching teaching at the highest level, understanding trends, learning cultures and leaving no stone unturned in using this knowledge to deliver and pass on this information .

Whether I am at a Tour event, or in the middle of a driving range working with junior golfers, the one thing I do is always give the same level of attention and passion to everyone I am with. I love the game and I hope you do to.

Everyone’s game is important to them so it is more than important to me. Here on this site you will find out more about my ideas on current trends I use like Trackman 4 and ground reaction force learning, as well as my teaching philosophies and some useful information on how to improve your golf. So your golf improvement definitely starts here and I hope to see you somewhere soon on the practice tee.

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Here you will find a collection of Ian's coaching thoughts, experiences, learnings on Tour as well as advice on a range of different subjects like juniors, equipment and swing technique.....

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Trackman 4 is a dual radar which basically works like a microwave, reflecting waves from the movement of a golf club head and the resulting ball flight. The change in frequency of these receiving waves is what makes it possible for us to track what happen...

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Go behind the scenes, inside the ropes and on the road with Golf Digest Top 50\Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tony Ruggiero as he sits and chats with the players, teachers, coaches and influences he works with and runs into teaching and developing the best players at the highest levels! Top rated teacher and long time Dewsweeper Jackson Koert joins the Tour Coach squad to provide mini interviews for more help and perspective on how you can get better! If you like The Tour Coach please comment and let us know! Also follow our content on Dewsweeper Tv on YouTube!

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Discussing Grayson Murray & A Look Inside Who He Was and His Legacy of How It's OK to Ask for Help.

Tony sits down with Grayson Murray's longtime friend Noah Firestone and Dr. Greg Cartin to talk about lessons learned from Grayson, the need to get people help, and finding happiness. Win a set of Srixon irons, a Vineyard Vines Gift Pack, or a Bushnell Mini Wingman! Through US Open Sunday, June 16th, go to DewSweeper TV on YouTube, watch the new Pro Work Episode and comment #TourCoach, #ProWork or #DewSweeperTV to be entered. Prizes awarded Monday June 17 after the US Open! Visit our YouTube page www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV and Pro Work www.youtube.com/@BushnessGolf Instagram: @TheDewSweeper @JacksonKGolf Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch [email protected]

Shubi Jagland and Chase Gullickson: The Pursuit of Improvement

Tony sits down after dinner with college golfers Shubi Jagland and Chase Gullickson to talk about their friendship from two different cultures, and how they push each other to improve! Win a set of Srixon irons, a Vineyard Vines Gift Pack, or a Bushnell Mini Wingman! Through US Open Sunday, June 16th, go to DewSweeper TV on YouTube, watch the new Pro Work Episode and comment #TourCoach, #ProWork or #DewSweeperTV to be entered. Prizes awarded Monday June 17 after the US Open! Visit our YouTube page www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV and Pro Work www.youtube.com/@BushnessGolf Instagram: @TheDewSweeper @JacksonKGolf Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch [email protected]

• 29 MAY 2024

Gary Cressend: Three Part Special Part 2

Jackson Koert talks with Tour coach and instructor at Augusta Country Club in Augusta, Georgia about how the right questions can shape lessons, and learning from the player and coach relationship! Visit our YouTube page www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV and Pro Work www.youtube.com/@BushnessGolf Instagram: @TheDewSweeper @JacksonKGolf Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch [email protected]

• 27 MAY 2024

Debbie Doniger: Learning From Old School Teachers and Embracing New Technologies

Tony sits down with Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger to talk about observing and learning from legends, and embracing the new technology today! Visit our YouTube page www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV and Pro Work www.youtube.com/@BushnessGolf Instagram: @TheDewSweeper @JacksonKGolf Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch [email protected]

• 22 MAY 2024

Kevin Kirk: How to Improve Your Golf DNA

Tony, Jackson, and Wayne sit down with Kevin Kirk and the Golf Coach Development Crew to discuss his quest to improve and what he's learned about the learning process! Produced by Clint Crouch [email protected]

• 20 MAY 2024

Gary Cressend: Three Part Special

Jackson Koert talks with Tour coach and instructor at Augusta Country Club in Augusta, Georgia about how he learned other sports, and how golf has shaped his coaching! Part 1 Produced by Clint Crouch [email protected]

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Thank you tony.

For such an authentic podcast. As a coach I have found these episodes really interesting and full of great info. Everyone should check this out!

The Tour Coach Podcast is an absolute must for any golf fan. As an aspiring golf coach myself, the vast supply of knowledge and personal experiences shared by Tony and his team is outstanding. Not only this, but the guests who appear on the podcast are world class and to hear about their: thoughts, views, theories and stories is just fascinating. The Tour Coach is an extremely valuable source for me and other golf listeners who are passionate about the game. Great people and great content make this a great podcast - you won’t be disappointed that’s for sure. Keep up the top class work guys!

Wise words from a great Tour Coach

This podcast is great. It is super helpful to hear player experiences from the highest level of golf. And how varied the player / coach interaction can be. Keep up the awesome work Tony and the banter with the players. Thank you.

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Global open-top tour bus operator Big Bus Tours has added 40 electric sightseeing buses to its fleet in time for the summer holiday season.

Big Bus Tours is introducing 20 brand-new Ankai electric buses in Paris and Vienna and retrofitting 20 buses in London by converting 20 of the existing diesel fleet to electric.

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On a visit to London , some of the top attractions are linked to the royal family. But nothing is quite as iconic as a visit to the one of the three official residences of the monarchy – Buckingham Palace . While it's only open to the public on select dates, you can relish in its beauty from the regal gates, snap a selfie and catch a Changing the Guard ceremony.

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For about 10 weeks every summer (select dates from July 11 to Sept. 29, 2024), Buckingham Palace opens its elaborate gates, welcoming visitors to explore its lavish State Rooms, grounds and Royal Collection artworks. The Royal Mews is also open to visitors from March to October, showcasing the Royal Family's real working stables and ornate, historic carriages – including the Gold State Coach used for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Coronation in 2022.

If you aren't here at the right time, fear not; this extravagant, 18th-century royal residence is just as impressive from the outside, making it worth a visit any time of year. Check online for a current schedule of the Changing the Guard ceremony – when the red-and-black-clad Royal Guard marches toward the palace, accompanied by striking military music – and see a tradition that's been running for more than 300 years. Combine it with explorations in the surrounding area of Westminster to see London at its most quintessential.

You can explore all of this independently, of course – but if you're looking to dig a little deeper, hear about the king's coronation and uncover local secrets, consider a guided London tour . Insider experts can point out the best photo spots, take you to the must-see sights and show you the ins and outs of the area, while sharing knowledge of the country's royal history along the way.

There are tons of options out there, so where do you start? Based on local knowledge and traveler review sites, here are some of the most highly rated tours.

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

Price: From $13 Duration: 2 to 3 hours Standout perk: Witness the pomp of the iconic Changing the Guard ceremony.

Watch the Royal Guard march toward Buckingham Palace as you witness this historic, quintessentially British spectacle on a tour of Westminster's highlights. Accompanied by a military band, you'll see the Old Guard (soldiers on duty) switch to the New Guard as they arrive at the palace from Wellington Barracks. Your guide will explain which regiment is which, before taking you on a guided walking tour past other world-famous, attractions, including Big Ben, Clarence House, the Houses of Parliament , St James's Palace and Westminster Abbey .

Recent travelers gave high ratings to the tour, saying guides were able to take them to the best photo spots for the ceremony while offering a wealth of historical and entertaining insight.

Tours leave at 10 a.m. and depart from the Victoria Palace Theatre. The outings end at Parliament Square.

Local tip: Look at the Horse Guards Clock on the Horse Guards Parade – the official entrance to Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace – to see a dark stain above the 2 (II, in Roman numerals). It marks the time King Charles I was executed outside the Palace of Whitehall in 1649, after being charged with treason.

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Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Tour

Price: From $161 Duration: 8.5 hours Standout perk: Get a rare chance to explore the State Rooms with Buckingham Palace tickets, and tick off two of the United Kingdom's grandest royal residences in one day.

This twin-castle tour offers the opportunity to enter Buckingham Palace and see its State Rooms, Royal Collection artwork and other treasures, with commentary from an audio guide. After you've toured the palace, you'll travel by coach about 25 miles west of London to Windsor Castle – the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and the family home of the monarchy for more than 900 years. Explore the castle's lavish State Apartments and grounds, and visit St George's Chapel – the burial place of Queen Elizabeth II alongside many other monarchs, and the spot where Prince Harry married Meghan Markle.

Recent travelers said the tour was a great opportunity to see inside both palaces. Several commented on the extensive art collection at Buckingham Palace, and many enjoyed hearing insights from the guides, although some complained about long lines.

The tour takes place from July through September on select Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and leaves from Victoria Coach Station at 7:45 a.m.

Local tip: Windsor Castle has its own Changing the Guard ceremony, as well as its own extensive art collection. The ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. on select days of the week.

Best of London Tour Including Tower of London and Changing of the Guard

Price: From $144; with optional London Eye or Harrods cream tea for an additional fee Duration: 9 hours Standout perk: You'll see many of London's key attractions in one day, and enjoy a river cruise thrown in for good measure.

If you want to combine a visit to see Buckingham Palace's Changing the Guard ceremony with stops at several other London spots, this is a great choice. The full-day trip begins at the UNESCO listed Tower of London where you'll have the chance to see the crown jewels.

From here, you'll visit Buckingham Palace to witness the famous pomp and pageantry of the ceremony and get the chance to admire the palace's impressive architecture from the outside. The day includes a tour of the elaborate St. Paul's Cathedral (not available on Sundays), before embarking on a boat tour of the Thames, passing key attractions including Tower Bridge and Shakespeare's Globe. The day also includes a photo stop at Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton married in 2011, and a brief walking tour of Parliament Square. Travelers can choose to add a ride on the famous London Eye observation wheel (or opt for a quintessentially British cream tea at Harrods instead).

Recent travelers loved the tour and praised the guides as highly knowledgeable and entertaining. Many were impressed with how much they saw in a day and said it gave them a great introduction to London (although it's worth noting a few felt there was quite a bit of walking involved).

Tours leave from Victoria Coach Station at 7:45 a.m. and finish at the London Eye.

Local tip: If you fancy delving deeper into the Tower of London in your own time, book a ticket to see the Ceremony of the Keys. Dating back seven centuries, this nightly ceremony is when the castle gets locked up for the night, with a special exchange between the sentry and Yeoman Warder taking place at 9:30 p.m. between the atmospheric battlements – both eerie and magical.

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London: Explore the Parks and Palaces on a Morning Bike Tour

Price: From $37 Duration: 3.5 hours Standout perk: Get active on two wheels, and combine a Buckingham Palace stop with a visit to Kensington Palace and other royal sights.

This half-day guided cycling tour is a great option to get active on your London trip. You'll start at Kensington Gardens – the home of Kensington Palace, where Princess Diana lived with the now King Charles, and Queen Victoria's birthplace. From here, pedal to the Royal Albert Hall to check out this elaborate concert hall, opened by Queen Victoria in 1871. Afterward, cycle through Hyde Park and on to Green Park to reach Buckingham Palace, where your guide will regale you with little-known stories about the palace. Continue on to Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben as you take in some of the capital's key highlights, before returning to the Royal Parks.

Recent travelers raved about the tour and were impressed by the guides' knowledge. Many enjoyed the small group size and said the cycling was a good, leisurely pace, with plenty to see along the way, and iced tea and snacks included as a bonus.

The tour leaves from outside the main entrance at Hilton London Hyde Park. The recommended minimum age is 9 – you can pre-book junior bikes and child seats. While the bicycle and helmet for use during the tour are included, attraction entry fees are additional.

Local tip: If you've got time after the tour, it's well worth exploring Kensington Palace a bit more. Admire the elaborate, Georgian-era King's Staircase and the King's State Gallery with its fine art collection, see the Queen's State Apartments where Mary II would come to relax or welcome guests, and visit the Sunken Garden, once a favorite spot of Princess Diana's. After, enjoy afternoon tea or lunch at the Kensington Palace Pavilion amid the gardens.

The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

Price: From $482 Duration: 4 hours Standout perk: You'll see many of London's must-see attractions, and as it's a private tour, you can tailor the trip to your liking.

If you're after a private tour, this half-day trip in a classic London black cab is just the ticket.

You can choose to align your visit to Buckingham Palace with a Changing the Guard ceremony, and you'll get expert commentary from your personal taxi driver, who's also a registered tour guide. Alongside the palace, you'll pass must-see points including the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, St James's Palace, the Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, Shakespeare's Globe, Borough Market and Covent Garden , with options to stop along the way.

Recent travelers loved the tour and said guides were able to tailor the trip, stopping at spots both on and off the tourist trail and offering plenty of historical insight.

Your driver-guide can pick you up and drop you off at your hotel; or a central London location.

Local tip: Make a stop at Borough Market to try some of the best food in the city, with more than 100 stalls offering everything from Persian to Italian, alongside plenty of fresh produce.

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Alaska State Law requires children to be in a car or booster seat as follows:

• Children younger than 12 months of age or less than 20 pounds (9 kilograms) must be in a rear facing infant seat.
• Children older than 12 months and younger than 4 years, and at least 20 pounds (9 kilograms), must be in a child restraint.
• Children aged 4 through 7 years who are less than 57 inches (1.4 meters) tall or less than 65 pounds (30 kilograms) must be in a booster seat. Booster seats are no longer required for children of this age once they reach 57 inches (1.4 meters) tall or weigh 65+ pounds (30 kilograms).
• Parents are responsible for providing the appropriate car seat.

Day hiking or backpacking may require extra logistical planning if your children require a car seat.

Beyond the Savage River Check Station at mile 15 of the Park Road, you'll need to be on a bus, bicycle, or on foot. Prior to the 1972 completion of the George Parks Highway (Alaska Route 3), which is the main travel artery into interior Alaska, visitation to Denali National Park and Preserve was fairly low. Anticipation of major increases in traffic resulting from a direct route to the park prompted park officials to implement a mass transit system beyond Mile 15 on the Denali Park Road. To provide for visitor access and enjoyment of the world class resources, our concessioner, Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture , offers several types of bus services along the park road.

Extending 92 miles from the park entrance to its terminus in the old mining community of Kantishna, this mostly-gravel road traverses boreal forests and sub-arctic tundra. The eastern half of the road (from Mile 0–43) crosses rolling mountainsides and scenic river valleys as it meanders through spectacular vistas and prime wildlife viewing areas. By riding a bus, you help to reduce traffic congestion and to protect the natural resources of the park. Even more information on how the park road is managed, as it relates to vehicle traffic, can be found in the Denali Park Road Vehicle Management Plan .

Beyond Buses: Recommended Itineraries

Planning a trip to Denali can be a big undertaking! Just getting to the park can take quite a while, and it is distinctly different from many national parks, so even seasoned park travelers can be unsure how to plan their trip.

Use the table below to start thinking about what might work well for you, given the amount of time you'll be here. There are plenty of other things to do than what is listed below - this is just a starting point.

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Auburn freshman Jackson Koivun makes cut at the Memorial in PGA Tour debut

• Published: Jun. 07, 2024, 5:16 p.m.

DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 06: Jackson Koivun of Auburn makes his PGA TOUR debut during the first round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 6, 2024 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images) PGA TOUR

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Albeit with no room to spare, Auburn freshman Jackson Koivun did just enough Friday to make the cut at the Memorial Tournament in his debut appearance on the PGA Tour.

He is the first amateur to make the cut at the Memorial since 2009. Koivun made the cut while former major champions including Jordan Spieth, Wyndham Clark, Lucas Glover and Justin Rose did not.

Koivun is playing as an amateur, meaning he cannot collect a check at the end of the weekend he is now set to play. He made the field by virtue of winning the Jack Nicklaus Award, another major award to add to his sweep of national honors highlighted by the Fred Haskins Award. Auburn assistant coach Chris Williams is serving as Koivun’s caddie.

Proud parents ❤️ 19-year-old @AuburnMGolf freshman Jackson Koivun’s parents watched on as their son makes his PGA TOUR debut @MemorialGolf . pic.twitter.com/ee1WBOlVFs — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 7, 2024

Nicklaus, the famous 18-time major champion, hosts the event annually at his own designed Muirfield Village golf course in Dublin, Ohio.

“We were walking back after we had just won the national championship, on the 17th green, and we were walking back to the award ceremony and Coach pulled me aside and told me I’m playing this week and I need to start getting everything in order,” Koivun said during a Tuesday press conference at the event. “It was kind of just hit me like a train, because all these emotions from the national championship and then I’m playing this event, which is such a great event and trying to figure out traveling and all that stuff with U.S. Open sectionals, there was an array of emotions, but all good things.”

Koivun is quickly on track to earn a PGA Tour card early through the PGA Tour’s accelerated program , having accrued more than half the required points by the end of his freshman year. Vanderbilt golfer and Mountain Brook native Gordon Sargent is the only player to have earned a Tour card in the newly created accelerated program.

Koivun now has 15 of 20 needed points after making the cut this week. He’ll get an additional point later this summer as an already-announced member of the Palmer Cup team.

• 3 = D-I Nicklaus Award (2024)
• 2 = D-I Outstanding Freshman Award (2024)
• 3 = Haskins Award (2024)
• 3 = Hogan Award (2024)
• 3 = Best WAGR rank: 3rd
• 1 = Made cut at PGA Tour event (2024)

Koivun could earn another point this weekend if he were to climb up into and finish in the top 10. Other point offerings this summer will come at the U.S. Amateur, where he will be among the favorites. The winner gets three points. He’s also a highly likely candidate to make next year’s U.S. Walker Cup team, which would be another two points.

There is an opportunity for Koivun to earn his Tour card before the end of his sophomore year.

Koivun just missed out on a playoff at the Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S. Open final qualifier on Monday before traveling to Ohio for the Memorial. Auburn teammate Brendan Valdes did make the playoff at the same site, but did not land one of the coveted final spots in next week’s U.S. Open.

The agony and the ecstasy. A brutal lip out from Brendan Valdes seals Willie Mack III's spot in the U.S. Open at @PinehurstResort . pic.twitter.com/ZxKgnTKgmA — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 4, 2024

Koivun played the first two days of the Memorial paired with Brandt Snedeker. Koivun shot an even-par 72 in round one which got him in the top 30 before posting a +4 score on Friday. The eventual cut line was +4.

In his second round, Koivun was five-over-par after 10 holes before making birdies on the 14th and 15th to get him in position to make the cut. Koivun later bogeyed the 18th hole putting his status for the weekend on the fringe.

Making his first PGA Tour appearance is the cap of a breakout freshman season for a player already ranked as a top 10 amateur in the world and the top player in his high school class. Koivun made the top 10 in 12 of 13 events he played.

Koivun won the SEC individual championship and was the top individual at the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, NCAA regional. At the NCAA championships, Koivun got an unlucky break as he hit the flag stick with his approach shot and had his ball roll off the green on the 18th hole in the final round. Had the ball gone in the hole, Koivun would have taken the outright individual lead and had he made a birdie, he would have been tied at the top. Instead, he lost the championship by one shot.

Golf is so cruel... Jackson Koivun gets a bad break on his approach shot. #NCAAGolf pic.twitter.com/dATchHUKO8 — Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) May 28, 2024

Koivun then went on to help Auburn, the No. 1 ranked team in the country, go on to win the team NCAA title . Auburn completed a sweep of the SEC team title, regional team title and NCAA team title.

The No. 1 team in the nation stands alone 🥹 #WarEagle #AuburnBeingAuburn pic.twitter.com/y0jm9JVQJt — Auburn Men's Golf (@AuburnMGolf) May 30, 2024

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Trump fans’ bus loaded with MAGA merchandise crashes in New York City

The remains of a bus owned by a couple that sold pro-Donald Trump merchandise is towed, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in the Staten Island borough of New York, after it crashed into several street signs and utility poles. Donna Eiden, who had been living in the bus with her husband, Rocky Granata, and their cat, said that she was sleeping inside the parked vehicle when when it began to roll crashing into signs and poles in its path. (Steve White/Staten Island Advance via AP)

Rocky Granata sits in the doorway of his bus, Friday, May 24, 2024, in New York. Granata and his wife who lived in and sold pro-Donald Trump merchandise out of the bus covered with pro-Trump flags and posters are homeless after the vehicle crashed into several street signs and utility poles on Sunday, June 2. (AP Photo/Karen Matthews)

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NEW YORK (AP) — A man and woman who sold pro-Donald Trump merchandise out of a bus covered with pro-Trump flags and posters are homeless after the vehicle crashed into several street signs and utility poles in New York City.

The crash happened around noon on Sunday on Staten Island, the Fire Department said.

Donna Eiden, who had been living in the bus with her husband, Rocky Granata, and their cat, Missy, told the Staten Island Advance that she was sleeping inside the parked vehicle when when it began to roll along Hylan Boulevard, crashing into signs and poles in its path.

Photos of the crash’s aftermath show the side of the bus ripped to shreds and Trump signs scattered about.

“That’s our life, we live in it; we travel in it. I have my daughter’s ashes in it,” Eiden told the Advance. “It’s our business. It’s our life.”

Eiden had to be extracted from the wrecked vehicle, firefighters said. She did not require medical treatment.

The bus had been a frequent presence at Trump rallies around the country before it crashed.

No more bus tours for China's rich millennials — they're seeing the world on their own

• Rich Chinese millennials are opting for solo travel, the latest status symbol.
• It counters the organized group-tour travel of their parent's generation. 
• They're looking for more immersive, meaningful travel experiences that let them escape hustle culture. 

Rich millennials in China are experiencing world travel in a very different way from their parents.

The older generation was the first group to benefit from the country opening up to world tourism, but the industry was still in its infancy. Therefore, organized tour groups were the go-to option for those with the money to spend on this new middle-class pursuit.

These tours offered a safer and more accessible way to explore new destinations, Elisa Harca, CEO of consultancy firm Red Ant Asia, previously told Business Insider.

But younger generations — millennials and Gen Z — have grown up in a world that's much more open to them. For those who can afford the luxury, they spent their youth traveling with their parents and studying abroad.

And it's meant that now they want to travel alone or in smaller groups of friends, as it emerges as the latest luxury status symbol for younger people in China .

New technology has made solo travel much less daunting

"They're a lot more used to being tourists,'' Jack Porteous of China-focused consultancy firm Tong Global told Business Insider.

Many people have a more advanced level of English, and the availability of real-time translation apps means traveling further afield to places in Europe is much less daunting for this younger cohort.

The rise of social media platforms for travel has also spurred the accessibility of solo travel. Experts pointed to the Xiaohongshu , China's Instagram-like app, as one of the main resources for travel recommendations.

Luxury travelers, especially those in their 20s and 30s, are relying on Xiaohongshu to make decisions on booking hotels, flights, and restaurants when they travel, Sally Maier-Yip, founder of China-focused communications consultancy 11K Consulting, told BI.

In 2022, the app boasted an estimated 200 million monthly users, mainly young women, seeking product recommendations, lifestyle advice, and how-to videos .

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Porteous explained that the site is full of content about how to "live like a local" in different destinations worldwide.

This allows people to find more authentic travel recommendations for themselves rather than leaning on travel experts.

Traveling for deep personal fulfillment

It's not just about ticking off bucket-list destinations; well-traveled younger people are looking for deeper meaning in the experiences they're spending their money on.

"Immersive travel experiences spanning four to eight days are gaining traction," Maier-Yip, told BI. She said this indicates a growing appetite for trips centered on fulfillment and personal happiness.

"Travel has also taken on a new role as a form of self-exploration and definition," Porteous of Tong Global added.

Visiting unique, off-the-beaten-track locations is the next frontier for those looking for luxurious travel experiences.

Porteous points to the rise of glamping in China and holidays focussed on outdoor activities, such as horse riding in Inner Mongolia, as examples of these new immersive experiences.

China's grueling work culture means younger people are looking for a break

There's a growing trend of young people taking early-career gaps , loudly celebrating quitting their jobs to go traveling, he added.

Chinese employers are known for their notorious "996" work culture, which demands workers clock in from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week.

But younger generations are becoming more inclined to reject this.

Viral acts of rebellion such as wearing " gross clothes " to the office, or just giving up and " lying flat " have all been ways that they've been going against the status quo.

Taking time off work to travel solo is one example of how younger Chinese people have a different view of their life trajectory versus their parent's generation.

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Asheville Food Bites: Garden-to-table farm dining, kids comedy tour, Gemelli's bouquets

ASHEVILLE - Garden-to-table chef's dining experiences on a family farm; a citywide comedy tour for kids; restaurant bouquet sale for a charitable cause.

Montgomery Sky Farm foraging and dinner series

Montgomery Sky Farm’s nature and culinary experiences are expanding with more for hands on and social activities at the family farm in Leicester.

Take a Sunday stroll with farm co-owner and Executive Chef Taylor Montgomery in Forage for Flavor from noon to 3 p.m. on June 30, July 21 and Aug. 18.

Guests will take a one-hour walk through the garden harvesting fresh herbs and vegetables to take home and stay for a three-course chef’s lunch.

Forage for Flavor is $150 per person. Events are limited to eight guests per date.

The Summer Harvest Dinner Series is slated for July 27, Aug. 31 and Sept. 28.

Join Montgomery for an outdoor, creek-side dinner surrounded by nature. The chef will prepare a four-course meal over an open fire using farm-grown produce served family-style at a communal table.

The cost is $195 per person, including nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages. The events are limited to 24 guests each.

To RSVP for Montgomery Sky Farm events, visit montgomeryskyfarm.myshopify.com . Recently, Montgomery Sky Farm achieved a 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and event proceeds support its animal rescue and care initiative.

Kids comedy party bus tour

LaZoom Comedy Bus Tours is known for taking the party on the road in its adult-driven citywide experiences, like the Fender Bender: Asheville Beer Tour and Ghosted: Haunted Comedy Tour.

This summer, due to popular demand, the Asheville-based company is rolling out a new 60-minute comedy tour geared toward children ages 5-12 and open to all ages called the Lil Boogers Tour.

The Lil Boogers Tour will run at noon from Sunday-Friday and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays from June 1- Aug. 31.

The new program, inspired by LaZoom’s original weekly kids’ tour, features more entertaining special guests, magic tricks, puppetry, dad jokes, songs and humorous and fascinating Asheville’s historical tidbits.

Also, LaZoom has updates its food and beverage menus to include kid-friendly options at the LaZoom Room, 76 Biltmore Ave. downtown.

For more, visit lazoomtours.com .

Flower bouquet sale

Open Hearts Art Center and Gemelli are partnering to sell handcrafted and painted paper flower bouquets at the Italian eatery at 70 Westgate Parkway in West Asheville.

Proceeds will support the differently abled artists who handmade the creations at the local nonprofit studio and gallery.

Open Hearts’ mission is to represent and empower adults with varied abilities to reach their full potential through the arts. Professional artists and seasoned caregivers encourage Open Hearts artists to draw inspiration from personal stories.

The Paper Flower project evolved from a Valentine’s Day to a year-round endeavor in which Open Heart artists and volunteers make the flower kits to sell at several locations in the city, including Gemelli.

“It is fitting that ‘flower power’ is a crucial way to ensure that creative empowerment is ever present in these artists' lives,” Courtney Hannen, Open Hearts staffer and former hostess at Gemelli’s sister restaurant Strada Italiano, said in a news release. Hannen manages The Paper Flower project.

At Gemelli, guests may purchase mini bouquets that include six stems for $18. Larger bouquets include nine stems and sold for $30. Payments are accepted via cash or Venmo with 100% of sales going to Open Hearts.

“Supporting the community, and especially nonprofits, is one of our core values,” Gemelli owner Anthony Cerrato said in a news release. “We love being able to give back wherever we can, and when Courtney approached us about the partnership, it was a no brainer. The flowers enhance the space and it’s a very worthy cause.”

Gemelli’s paper flower bouquets were designed specifically for the local restaurant where they are displayed on the dining tables.

Additional artworks are sold at Open Hearts’ gallery throughout the year with sales split between the artist and center to cover operational costs.

For more, visit openheartsartcenter.org and gemelli.restaurant .

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