Michael Francis Foley Sr. also known as Mick Foley or Mankind is one of the most favored pro-wrestling personalities of all-time. At the peak of the Attitude Era in the WWF where Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock dominated, Mick Foley was truly the people's champ of that era. His death-defying acts in the ring and rivalry with The Undertaker provided him with the moniker, The Hardcore Legend. Foley and The Undertaker participated in never-before-seen matches including the 'Buried Alive' and 'Boiler Room Brawl' matches which technically had no rules.
His dedication to risking his body has created some of the greatest moments in pro-wrestling history. Not to mention, Foley had the personality that capsulated the masses. Throughout his three-decade career, Mankind was the first-ever WWF Hardcore Champion, a three-time WWE Champion, an eight-time WWF Tag Team Champion, a two-time ECW Tag Team Champion and so much more. Since his departure from wrestling in 2013, Mick Foley has been a New York Times Best Selling author, comedian, and WWE Hall of Fame inductee in 2013. When it comes to wrestling legends, Mick Foley defines what it means to truly be a legend in professional wrestling.
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.