Why Move to Costa Rica?
By Bill Knickman - 04/01/2008
Living in Costa Rica is the ultimate expression of personal freedom. This oasis of unsurpassed beauty, eco-diversity, and ?the perfect wave? is nestled peacefully between the warm waters of the Caribbean and the Pacific. Each year, surfers, retirees and adventurers are attracted to its shores to exp...
It Wouldn`t Be Christmas Without A Pantomime
By Jacqui O`Brien - 04/01/2008
A visit to the Pantomime is a longstanding Christmas tradition. Children and grown-ups alike love it, this peculiarly British way to celebrate the festive season. When else would you take the kids to see a woman playing a man, a man playing a woman and the most blatantly fake animal ever seen on a...
Day in the Life of Travelers to Orlando FL and How Their Story Can Save You Time and Money
By Art Mccarty - 04/01/2008
MY HUSBAND, OUR VACATION CONDO AND OUR TRIP TO DISNEY In other words, this is a letter about how my husband totally screwed up our trip to Disney, AND totally infuriated me on our honeymoon. We were married in Orlando, after staying at Walt Disney World, but his job needed him for an emergency, so ...
Explore the Adventurous Side of You
By Loreal Oliver - 04/01/2008
Adventure. Do you actually remember the word? When was the last time you went out for some real adventures? Well, you might be having some wrong perceptions about ?adventure?, considering your everyday life in this concrete jungle as one big adventure (in a way, you may call it an adventure). Well i...
European Masks
By Ian Bracegirdle - 04/01/2008
Europe Masks can be traced back over several centuries. Our ancient ancestors seemed to know the power of disguise even before written history. These traditions and links to shamanism could possibly pre date all our knowledge of recorded history. Masks of one form or another can be found in our thre...
A Short Introduction to a Hotel in London
By Jay Moncliff - 04/01/2008
London is one of the world`s premiere cities. With Buckingham Palace and the world famous London bridge, it has many attractions that draw visitors. With locations all around London, a good hotel in London is not hard to find. It is important to find out some basic information before deciding on ...
Tour Operator India: Tour And Travel
By Rishi Bajpai - 04/01/2008
Travel and tourism - the two enchanting fields, contrive their pattern of services from time to time. They are an indispensable part of both professional and personal life. Assuring services to the point of ultimate subtlety and due reference, Blue Bird Travels proposes itself as a travel agent of ...
Los Angeles
By David Chandler - 04/01/2008
LOS ANGELES a metropolis, which spans across a thousand square miles of the great desert basin, mixed together with congested freeways that run between the ocean and the mountains. LA is still considered a young city. In the mid-nineteenth century, it was a community of white American immigrants, p...
Hawaii Vacation in February? Don`t Miss These Local Events
By Peter Shannon - 04/01/2008
If you are traveling to Hawaii in February, here are a few annual local events for you to consider adding to your itinerary. When you are on the Big Island make a stop at Hilo, home of The Hilo Mardi Gras. Also known as The "Hula Capital of the World?, Hilo loves to put on a parade. This is their an...
Hello from Cuba (7) - Fun and Recreation
By Susanne Pacher - 04/01/2008
So, of course, not everything is politics, learning, philosophizing and studying languages. Life also has to include some fun. And Cubans, despite all the hardships, know how to have fun. They love to laugh, to dance, to make music, and they are very sensual people. The women in particular around he...
Street Food in Thailand... A Smorgasbord For All The Senses
By Carolyn Nantais - 04/01/2008
Like other Southeast Asian countries, food stalls are everywhere in the streets, markets and festivals of Thailand, providing an endless smorgasbord of aromas, color, sounds and flavors - food in Thailand is a feast for all of the senses. Picture a barbecue hotdog stand outside a North American spor...
Desert Inn Makes Room For "Encore at Wynn Las Vegas"
By Iulia Pascanu - 04/01/2008
Nostalgically described as "another chapter in Las Vegas` history that is being closed beneath a cloud of dust" by Las Vegas Review Journal, the name of Desert Inn stands now by the side of other famous & former Las Vegas resorts like The Dunes, Hacienda or Sands.
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Affordable Vacation Home on Wheels
By Robert Scribner - 04/01/2008
We all dream of a place to go to that is ours. Somewhere near the ocean, in the woods or in warm climate. Some folks buy Time shares or condos. Some even buy 2 or 3 vacation homes. But most of us do not have the resources to do that, especially if you?re a Redneck like me. But I found a great s...
Climbing the Maasai Mountain of God - A Journey to the Top of an Active Volcano
By Brittany Stephen - 04/01/2008
The Maasai call it "the mountain of god", for not only do they believe their ancestors descended from it; they believe God lives atop it. It rises sharply and proudly out of the Great Rift Valley with jagged edges and carved angular slopes - as regal as is ominous, as beautiful as is r...
Villas in Algarve
By Mark Gre - 04/01/2008
The Algarve, and particularly the areas around Carvoeiro, Albufeira, Praia da Luz, Vale do Lobo, and Lagos are considered to be some of the finest private Villa rental locations in Europe. The area is an increasingly popular holiday destination for all age groups, due mainly to the fact that there i...
What to Do if It`s Gift Giving Time Once Again?
By Katrin Konno - 04/01/2008
Don`t you just hate that time of the year (e.g. Christmas, birthdays) when you have to start thinking about gifts? I know I do. I often wonder why it has to be so difficult in the first place and exactly what has made it so difficult. I`ve come to the conclusion that it`s either one of three things ...
The Saskatchewan Prairies
By Ashton Billesberger - 04/01/2008
The province of Saskatchewan is located in the country of Canada and is between the provinces of Alberta and Manitoba; they call this province a prairie province because of its flat lands. Saskatchewan`s economy is associated with agriculture, however increasing challenges has meant that agriculture...
Immigrating To Canada - The Privilege Of Calling Yourself Canadian
By Charles Burgess - 04/01/2008
Nearly 10 years ago I immigrated to Canada. I gave up a successful legal practice and my other business interests to start a new life in Canada. People ask me all the time why my family and I chose Canada. What makes Canada unique and special? Although I did lots of research before making the decisi...
View From The Barber`s Chair
By Craig McGinty - 04/01/2008
IF you want to get your hair cut in Villefranche du Perigord, a village in the heart of France, you have two choices.
On one side of the street is a hairdressers, all chrome and shiny mirrors, a little further down is a barbers of the cutthroat razor kind.
But it?s no Sw...
What is the Weather Really Like in Hawaii?
By Braddah Kimo - 04/01/2008
Yes, it is usually pretty balmy here in Hawaii, but are you prepared for all of the different weather that you will find in the islands? The weather can vary greatly within a few miles. For instance, Mount Waialeale on Kauai is the wettest spot on earth with over 460 inches of rain a year (in 1982 i...
Siberia, Russia, Part 8 ? The Slow Train
By Richard Chapo - 04/01/2008
After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway. The Horror As my new Russian friend walked down the hall, I reflected on the information h...
The Origin of the Christmas Tree
By Allen Shaw - 04/01/2008
Have you ever wondered why we decorate a tree for Christmas? What sense does it make? We cut down a perfectly good tree, bring it in the house, decorate it with glass balls, twinkle lights, embarrassing arts and crafts from our youth and put a big star on top - why? No one knows for sure. But the Ch...
Additional Start Up Airlines Are Looming
By Matthew Keegan - 04/01/2008
Several months ago, in a related article, I made mention of two start up air carriers for the US market. Since then, both EOS Airlines and Maxjet Airways have taken flight and are successfully serving their passengers and making plans for future expansion. Beyond these two carriers, additional carri...
Travelling To Spain - The Spanish Regional Travel Guide
By Rhiannon Williamson - 04/01/2008
Up to 60 million visitors travel to Spain every year to delight in the country?s 315 sunny days and its rich and diverse history and culture. As a result the Spanish government spend millions of Euros per year on the travel and transport infrastructure to service the country?s growing population an...
How Old is "Old"?
By Ian Gasking - 04/01/2008
A human life-span, even a hundred years pales into insignificance against the life span of some trees. It takes 100 years for a eucalypt to develop hollow branches or trunk sufficient for a bird to nest in, or to house a sleepy possum. Many quite ordinary rainforest trees live for hundreds and even ...
Finding the Right Home Rental in Lake Tahoe
By Jennifer Bailey - 04/01/2008
There are a few patterns to consider when looking for a Lake Tahoe home rental. You?ll pay more for the houses near the ski areas in the winter time no matter the size and you?ll always pay more for lakefront properties no matter what time of year. But if you can decide what you need (or want) and ...
Noise Cancelling Headphones Are Not Just A Travel Accessory - They`re A Travel Necessity
By Paul M. - 04/01/2008
There is unwanted noise all around us. Without Noise cancelling headphones, there is no escaping it. There`s engine and air noise on planes, blaring sounds of city streets, noisy air conditioners, unwanted noise in the office and endless lawn equipment noise at home. These constant sounds can cause ...
An Introduction Guide to the Tanzania Safari
By Ian Williamson - 04/01/2008
The Northern Game Parks in Tanzania is famous wildlife migration which continues its annual cycle through the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara in Kenya is without doubt one of the most exhilarating natural spectacles on the planet. The awesome beauty of the Ngorongoro caldera literally takes your breat...
Ecuador Travel ? Quito, Volcanoes, Galapagos Island
By Richard Chapo - 04/01/2008
Located in the Andeas, Ecuador is a land of intrigue for travelers. Travel to Ecuador and you can trek the Amazon, climb volcanoes, or loaf on beautiful beaches. Perhaps the biggest reason to travel to Ecuador is a visit to the famous Galapagos Islands. Regardless of your preference, the following a...
Morocco: Marriage of Old and New
By Vivian Gilbert Zabel - 04/01/2008
Anyone desiring an adventure in a foreign land should consider Morocco in northwest Africa. The marriage of old and new gives depth and interest to a visit. The vista from the water appears as if from the Arabian Nights with sand dunes casting shadows in the moonlight as the ocean laps on the white...
Castle on the Hill
By Nate Soule - 12/02/2007
When you think of castles, such places as Windsor, Sterling, and London come to mind. One might not expect that San Francisco, California should be added to this list. Julius castle on beautiful Telegraph Hill is a little known secret; a treasure hidden away at the end of a secluded San Franciscan l...
Blood And Sunshine - Bullfight In Malaga
By Mike McDougall - 08/02/2007
On a blisteringly hot day in Malaga in the summer of 2001 whilst away learning Spanish in the Andalusian city, I resolved to see my first bullfight. With my father being a long time Spanish teacher I had often heard about his trips to the bullfight with his students and I also had vague recollection...
Reflections after my brother`s visit: Toronto - Viewed through the eyes of European Visitors
By Susanne Pacher - 07/02/2007
From August 27 to September 6 I had four visitors from Europe in town: my brother Ewald, his wife Anneliese and their two friends - my neighbours from my home town in Austria, Luis and Isabella. You may wonder why this is such a big deal that I need to write about it.
For me this was a huge deal s...
Hello from New York City (5) - A Local Expert Takes Us Through Queens
By Susanne Pacher - 05/02/2007
Yesterday was a pretty interesting day, the weather was cool and overcast, with rain coming in during the latter part of the afternoon. A few weeks ago I had booked a meeting with one of the Big Apple Greeters, an organization of local NYC volunteers that takes out-of-town visitors around the city a...
Hello from Cuba (11) - Inside A Cuban Home
By Susanne Pacher - 03/02/2007
So I am sitting here in a new place and I gotta hurry since I bought a $6 CUC Internet access card and I only have 53 minutes left.
At any rate, the dinner at Pedro´s family on Sunday was amazing. We took the GuaGua (Public Transit System) and after about 1 hour we arrived in the area of Marinao. ...
Five Amazing Hiking Trails in Arizona
By Glenda Jao - 03/02/2007
Arizona offers many hiking trails apart from the Grand
Canyon. They are difficult, but they reward with unmatched
beauty. Here are the best five.
The Wet Beaver Loop is an extremely difficult trail, but it
is an awesome hike in the Wet Beaver Wilderness Area. It is
a 22-mile round trip and y...
Hello from Cuba (3) - Hiking Vinales and Exploring Nature
By Susanne Pacher - 31/01/2007
On Sunday it was gorgeous. The cold front had finally passed through, the rain was gone and we had a beautiful warm sunny day without any humidity.
My hostess is also a guide for the National Park System and Vinales is a nationally protected natural habitat. She had a tour planned through a side v...
Hello from Ibiza (4)
By Susanne Pacher - 30/01/2007
So we spent our last day here today, the last day of this truly amazing 2 week vacation. Yesterday, after our little beach experience at Cala Llonga we went to the town of Sant Miquel where they have a live performance of folkloric dancing every Thursday evening at 6:15 pm.
The performance was ins...
New Years Eve in Vienna
By Seb Jay - 29/01/2007
A magical city that draws millions to its attractions throughout the year, Vienna`s allure is simply irresistible come the festive season. In the days and nights leading up to New Year`s Eve few places in the world can match the Austrian capital for its elegance and uncompromising indulgence that ha...
Like Jazz? Love the Monterey Jazz Festival!
By Seb Jay - 29/01/2007
The Monterey Jazz Festival is the world`s longest running annual celebration of all that`s great about jazz. Held in Monterey, California every year in mid-September the festival attracts jazz followers from around the globe. All the big names in the world of Jazz are represented - the 2005 program ...
Cheap International Travel Secrets
By Steve Gillman - 28/01/2007
What is the real secret to cheap international travel? It is the same as the secret to doing anything for less. Learn to be an opportunist. Opportunistic travelers get to travel more, see more and do more. Of course, you can ignore this advice if you have unlimited funds.
I went to Ecuador because...
Carnival in Rio
By Jason Blynn - 27/01/2007
Considered one of the most awe-inspiring and grandiose spectacles in all the world, Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the marvelous city, is a feast for the eyes as well as the ears. For five days, the 14 samba schools (escolas de samba) parade through the famous sambadrome in quest to be the best samba ...
My Life
By Elvis Preston King - 27/01/2007
Whoops someone already has this title his name is William Jefferson Clinton, Bill Clinton. Also a man to be admired! Obviously a man driven by women, although misguided.
1000 One Night Stands!
My life is a candid look at the life of Elvis Preston King the man who has more girlfriends than any ma...
The Best Romantic Vacations - Five Ideas
By Steve Gillman - 26/01/2007
The best romantic vacations are those that bring a couple together. This can mean spending time alone, without friends or family around. It can also mean an opportunity to do things together. Here are five of the best romantic vacations.
Beach Vacations
Beaches are romantic. The sun, sand, and t...
The Dominican Republic The Real Truth
By Elvis King - 20/01/2007
A carribean paradise or a haven for corruption.
White sandy shore lines and beautiful reasonably priced all-inclusive beach resorts.The Dominican Republic can offer you the best vacation of your life.
If you plan to get outside of your hotel room a good tour guide can be worth the money.
Fo...
First Time Travel to Europe - Your Six-Month Planning Guide
By PK Tanner - 20/01/2007
So, you?ve decided that you want to travel to Europe within the next year. Fantastic! Your trip is sure to be an exciting learning experience. This article will discuss the key plans you?ll need to make before traveling to Europe, starting from six months outwards.
Traveling to Europe - Six Month...
Molokai: The Best Hawaiian Island You`ve Never Visited
By Isaac Rau - 16/01/2007
About 1.5 million years ago two large volcanoes, Kamakou in the east and Maunaloa in the west, pushed through the ocean`s surface and formed the island of Molokai. It first became inhabited around 650 A.D. by daring settlers traveling
in double hulled canoes from Tahiti and other areas in the Sou...
Australia`s Undiscovered Jewel
By Keith Palmer - 02/02/2006
Bunbury and the South West area of Western Australia (or WA) is one of the world`s great places to live, with a Mediterranean climate, sandy-white beaches, beautiful native forests and all the infrastructure expected of a modern western society.
Bunbury is the major city in WA`s South West region,...
My First Bear Encounter
By jarba - 01/02/2006
The summer I got my college degree in anthropology, I headed to a small ranch in Montana for a summer job. My employer, Jack, was a stout rancher in his 40s. He raised cattle and sheep, and two young sons, Roy 8 and Nick 6, with his wife Jean, a very friendly woman a few years his senior, on his fam...
The Skipper on a charter yacht
By Alexander Vournas - 31/01/2006
The skipper is the heart of every floating vessel on earth. His word is (or should be) law to everybody on board. Yet, on a pleasant sailing holiday with your friends it can be deemed as unpleasant, and hard for the skipper, to order those friends to do something they may not like to do, and may co...
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