Some say that if the Chicago Bulls would have never acquired Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan probably wouldn't have one six rings and his legacy wouldn't be what it is today. But forget the hypotheticals, Scottie Pippen, beat out high-quality talent like Joe Johnson and Glen Rice to earn his right as the NBA's king of Arkansas, hailing from Hamburg, Arkansas. Scottie's lanky 6'8 frame, huge hands, vision allowed him to become an anomaly out there on the professional hardwood. There wasn't a single thing on the court that he didn't excel at throughout his 21-year NBA career.
The 6x NBA Champion, 8x NBA All-Defensive First Team honoree, and 7x NBA All-Star has one of the most decorated Hall of Fame blazers hanging in his closet at this very moment. His defense allowed Michael Jordan to take over on the offensive side of the court and his vision made his teammates around him better. Scottie Pippen helped define the role of a perfect sidekick by embodying the role without letting his ego interfere with his team's one common goal. To win.
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.