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What Happened in 2007?
2008-02-11 13:53:00
 Bye, Bye 2007 © Lize Rixt We’re all humans, and sometimes we procrastinate… or forget. Below are some of the news I meant to write about last year, but for different reasons never took the time to cover. Late is better than never, so I figured it would be good to deal with it today.   For the second ...
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Where Do Blissful Travel?s Readers Live?
2008-02-10 18:02:00
I was a bit curious where in the world some of my blog’s readers live, so I just checked out Alexa.com. According to Alexa, Blissful Travel ’s readers come from these countries: United States 34.3% United Kingdom 22.9% Italy 11.4% India 8.6% France 5.7% Canada 5.7% Ireland 5.7% Romania 2.9% Sweden 2.9%
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Most Accident-Prone Countries
2008-02-10 17:37:00
Last year, SOS International and Länsförsäkringar in Sweden researched the most accident-prone countries for Swedish travellers. The numbers in parentheses are the amount of reports SOS International received in 2007. Most Robberies 1. Spain (121) 2. Thailand (94) 3. France (52) 4. Italy (40) 5. Turkey (33) Most Assaults 1. Thailand (12) 2. Ecuador (11) 3. Turkey (10) 4. The Canaries (9) 5. Spain (6) Most Car Accident s  1. Germany (17) 2. Turkey (16) 3. Thailand (13) 4. Spain (12) Croatia ...
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Free Entrance to Parisian Museums
2008-02-09 17:11:00
Until June 30, you can visit 14 French national museums and historic sites without needing to pay anything. Normally most national museums offer one free open-house day a month, but this six-month try out guarantees free entrance to some of the best museums in the country. In Paris, the museums include the Musée Cluny, the Musée Guimet, ...
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Design Hotels Yearbook 08 Features 38 New Member Hotels
2008-02-09 16:46:00
In November 2007, Design Hotels released its 2008 edition of the Design HotelsTM Yearbook featuring almost 40 new members. The 15 years anniversary issue includes over 650 pages of outstanding photography and comprehensive articles on design and architecture. The theme “Looking Forward” mirrors the company’s objective to encourage a new time in hotel design and ...
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A Hidden Indian Paradise, Chinese Hutongs, An Hawaiian Condo Vacation and G
2008-02-08 17:55:00
This week’s Travel Blog Carnival got many good posts for consideration. The blog carnival was an initiative by Darren at Travel Rants as a way to unite bloggers, share interesting travel content online and help others promote their blogs. See Promote your Blog and Join our Carnival for more information.   I loved the post Celestial Paradise: Tawang at Heaven’s Garden. Described as ...
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Truly Madly Deeply?
2008-02-07 19:07:00
If you are in London next week and wish to spend Valentine’s in style, do check out the latest offer Truly Madly Deeply… from Maybourne Hotel Group.
More About: Europe , Hotels , Accommodation

Skiing in the French Off-Piste Paradise La Grave
2008-02-07 15:28:00
A friend of mine who recently spent a week skiing in La Grave was nice enough to share some of his pictures. For more info on La Grave, see Helicopter Skiing in La Grave. The photos are shot by Anders Larsson and enhanced by me.
More About: Europe , Photography , France , French , Paradise

Book Tips for Travellers and Travel Writers
2008-02-06 19:26:00
The winter is a great time to catch up on some reading. In case you’re looking for a couple of good suggestions, check out the travelogues and non-fiction books below.   Louise Purwin Zobel - The Travel Writer’s Handbook Louisa Peat O’Neil - Travel Writing Paul Theroux - The Great Railway Bazaar, Dark Star Safari Michael Herr - Dispatches Tom Thumb - Hand to Mouth to ...
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An Exclusive Valentine?s Stay at London?s Finest Address
2008-02-04 10:45:00
Pamper yourselves with an exclusive Valentine ’s stay at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, the finest address in London . Arrive to a flower adorned room and indulge in a glass of Dom Perignon with your loved one before having afternoon tea in the elegant Park Room. The skilled Chef offers various delicious treats such as heart-shaped cup-cakes, mille-feiulles or rich, dark chocolate cake.   A romantic ...
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Goldsmith Jewelry Gives Away A Pair Of $1500 Diamond Earrings
2008-02-04 05:59:00
When I first read about Goldsmith Jewelry ’s Giveaway and saw the beautiful   1 carat diamond stud earrings, I thought about Blood Diamond. Since I watched this movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Danny Archer, a conflict diamond smuggler in a 1990s civil war affected Sierra Leone, I’ve been very skeptical to the diamond market. And even though the situation in Africa ...
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Standing Behind the Camera Isn?t Enough; Let People Take Your Picture
2008-02-01 14:36:00
I don’t remember when it began, my camera shyness. A few years ago I think. The picture above was taken by my sister at Madrid Airport in 2005. As you can see I hid behind a magazine when I saw her camera - it was like a natural reflex. Imagine if all the people you met while travelling were camera shy. That wouldn’t be especially fun because some ...
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A Thrilling Mini-holiday at Cedar Point
2008-02-01 08:40:00
Yesterday I was contacted with not so good news. It turned out that the Martinique contest, Vote and Win a Hotel Stay on Martinique, I was asked to join in December only allow entries from bloggers who are U.S. residents. I wish I was informed about that before telling my friends to vote. No problem though. And thanks to everyone who voted for my story! ...
More About: America , Holiday , Attractions , North America , Contests

Why I Deserve A Free Domain and Hosting Package
2008-01-31 20:58:00
Who doesn’t like contests? I just read about a contest where you can win a free domain name and hosting package for a full year. To enter you need to have blogged for at least 3 months, you can’t own your own domain name or hosting and you have to write a review of What I ...
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Why I Love Skylines
2008-01-30 22:08:00
Roofs © Claudia Meyer, St Germain en laye, France Brooklyn Bridge © Piotr Bizior Chicago Skyline © Nathan Witt Calgary, Alberta © P. Widling Sydney Rendez-vous © Phuong Tran NYC   Manhattan © Thomas Debray Downtown Atlanta © Lars Sundström Detroit Skyline © Donavan McFadden Melbourne Skyline Denver Skyline © Benjamin Earwicker Seattle Night Skyline © Scott Snyder Hong Kong © Dieter Vander Velpen Philadelphia Skyline Toronto Skyline New York City ...
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February Romance Month at Cambridge Beaches Spa
2008-01-29 20:09:00
In February , Cambridge Beaches in Bermuda offers the special romance month “Come to Your Senses” in cooperation with legendary relationship expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz. During one unique Valentines Day celebration and three weekends of fun interactive workshops he will help couples improve their relationships and have a more fulfilling sex life by using their five senses. An Ocean Spa with couple treatment rooms, private white sand beaches and ...
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Suite Heaven at Claridge?s and The Berkeley
2008-01-28 16:54:00
The prestigious Maybourne Hotel Group members Claridge’s and The Berkeley start out the new year with their exclusive Suite Heaven  offer. When staying in a Knightsbridge Suite at The Berkeley or one of the Superior Junior Suites, you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning of your stay (from £400 per night). Alternatively, book one of Claridge’s Deluxe Junior ...
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How To Wash Your Laptop
2008-01-28 15:53:00
Check this out. How to wash your laptop shows why you should never leave your laptop with important files in the garden when your kids are around…. unless you have a Ruff PC of course. Then it’s no problem.    
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Travel Rants Blog Carnival: My Favourite Blog Posts
2008-01-27 11:02:00
The Travel  Blog Carnival by Travel Rants received a lot of great submissions this week.  Barbara Ann Weibel at The Hole In The Donut blog has already shared her favourites at Best Rides On This Week’s Travel Carnival. Apart from writing about some of the blog posts, Barbara also submitted her own My Experience In One Of The World’s Most Dangerous Countries… for ...
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Top 50 Applications That Fit on a USB Drive
2008-01-25 19:03:00
If you’re a blogger on the go, keeeping some useful applications on your USB drive can be a smart choice.   “Whether you’re providing support or just trying to make a strange computer feel more familiar, having a collection of portable applications is very useful.”   - Jessica Hupp Read the rest of Jessica Hupp’s article Top 50 Apps That ...
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Top Six Bars in Chamonix
2008-01-24 17:21:00
 Live band at Chambre Neuf The nightlife in the French ski resort Chamonix  will satisfy most budgets and personalities. 1. South Bar - For the music. 2. Chambre Neuf - The most popular afterski place in Chamonix 3. MBC - The first Micro Brewery & Restaurant in the Mont Blanc region. 4. Soul Food - Bar offering terrific drinks in a relaxed atmosphere, the music is a cool mix ...
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Vote and Win a Hotel Stay on Martinique
2008-01-23 19:52:00
So, France Guide has this new contest where you can win a week-long hotel stay on Martinique if you vote for one of the stories at Color me Martinique. I definitely wouldn’t mind spending 7 nights at Sofitel Bakoua, apparently the island’s most luxurious hotel. I’m not a U.S. citizen though so can’t vote, but they asked me to join the ...
More About: Hotel , Contests , Vote , Stay

High Culture on a Low Budget: A Must for Culture Vultures
2008-01-22 21:24:00
A dear friend of mine says you either hate or love the opera. After perusing High Culture on a Low Budget by Olivia Giovetti, it’s clearly that she loves it. The closest I’ve ever come to an opera experience is through movies, the latest Woody Allen’s Match Point. I’m pretty sure I would love it though and Olivia’s Paris: ...
More About: Music , Film , Dance

Travelling With Music
2008-01-21 19:12:00
I just can’t get enough of the Moroccan music from the Kenza Restaurant & Lounge website. When I travel to London I’ll have to go to this place and ask if they give out their music on CD. I hope so. The three eastern influenced songs are like a fusion of world, lounge and ethnic remixes. The first song is good, the second one is ...
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Tianhou Temple: An Oasis of Tranquility in the Midst of Shenzhen
2008-01-20 20:45:00
Doorway © Steve Peer Even though mega cities can be exciting, fascinating and interesting, it’s often the places where you can escape the hectic city life you will remember most when thinking back of what made a travel destination special. After reading Tianhou Temple , Shenzhen’s Soul I can understand why the author Steve Peer calls the temple the soul of ...
More About: Asia , China , Oasis , Tranquility

Cape Town Travel Guide
2008-01-20 19:15:00
Fairest Cape, Table Mountain from Blaauwberg Strand Pierre Jacques, one of my friends at CosmoTourist, recommended me to check out his Cape Town Travel Guide . I’m glad he did because this guide is chock-a-block with useful information for travellers interested in South Africa . The guide begins with an historical outlook from the 1600th century when the first Dutch vessels arrived at the ...
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Winter Season in St Anton am Arlberg
2008-01-18 11:49:00
When seeing these pictures taken by a friend who currently lives and works in the Austria n ski resort St Anton, I almost wished I was there.
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Where and When I Write
2008-01-17 01:12:00
Cruising © Brian Corll One of the best things with writing is that you can write from anywhere, at any time. Sometimes, as tonight, I find myself sitting with my writing projects after midnight, being able to write more effectively than during any other time of the day. For some reason the words flow easier for ...
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The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World
2008-01-16 18:01:00
The New York Public Library © Simona Dumitru The most beautiful libraries in the world are historic and magical places where culture meets architecture. In The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World , the authors Guillaume de Laubier and Jacques Bosser, and photographer James H. Billington share their views of these architectural gems. Some of the libraries featured in the book ...
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Flight Hopping in Thailand
2008-01-15 12:51:00
Even though flying is not the most environment friendly way to travel, it is a good choice for people wishing to see much of a country in a short time period. Below are some different flight routes in Thailand . The Routes Bangkok Airways Bangkok to: Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Trat (Koh Chang), Sukothai Chiang Mai to: Bangkok, Sukothai, ...
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