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Currency Tips
2008-01-14 14:29:00 Before travelling abroad, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to currency. 1. Choose the right currency prior to your departure. This is an obvious one, but yet I have heard about people who brought euro to England and Switzerland. 2. Buy the currency as close as possible before departure. 3. Always buy the destination’s currency for ... More About: Tips , Currency
Looking for a Flight Buddy?
2008-01-12 16:50:00 Imagine yourself sitting in the middle seat on a flight from New York City to London. The snuffling lady on your right is fully engaged in some Harlequin novel, the guy on your left fidgets nervously and puts on his earphones as the plane is about to take off. You look at the CD on his lap: Fear of Flying Self Help Course. You sigh, ... More About: Air Travel , Buddy , Flight
Break Into Travel Writing From Home
2008-01-09 09:59:00 What many people seem to forget is that no matter where you live, people visit. Even if you haven’t even been outside your hometown, you can break into travel writing. First, research the markets. Major newspapers and glossy magazines are difficult to break into with no or little experience. Start small to build up a portfolio ... More About: Travel , Writing , Home , Break
Where I Have Lived
2008-01-08 14:38:00 The post My Cities / 2007 by Taylor Davidson inspired me to make a list of places where I have lived so far. A few nights in a hotel don’t count; I mean a consecutive stay of at least two to three months. Halmstad, Sweden Stockholm, Sweden Borensberg, Sweden Mayville, MI, USA Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, France Zurich, Switzerland London, England Malmö, Sweden More About: General , Lived
Most Romantic Places in New York
2008-01-07 15:27:00 Rockefeller Center © Thomas Picard Yesterday my old post Winter in New York City got a comment from Trikitran who wants to know the best romantic places in New York. After some research I found a few websites worth a visit. Ten Most Romantic Places in New York City by Travel Lady Magazine includes my personal favourites walk in Central Park, ice skating at Rockefeller Center, ... More About: America , North America
Who Doesn?t Like Good Hotel Views?
2008-01-05 15:53:00 Who doesn’t enjoy good views? The first thing I do when I come to a new hotel is checking out the view. The ocean view from Aparthotel Green Beach in Arguineguin on Gran Canaria is my favourite so far. When it comes to city views, nothing has beaten Milford Plaza in New York City’s theatre district. ... More About: Views , Hotels , Hotel , Accommodation , Good
Recommended Shaun White Interviews
2008-01-04 13:35:00 Shaun White has been a professional skateboarder since 2003 and is one of the most popular athletes in the U.S. To listen to this 21-year-old performer, check out the interviews below from Sportskool. Highly recommended! All About Sports - Shaun White talks about the freedom that comes with riding a board Competitive - Shaun White discusses the bond between competitors Free ... More About: Interviews , Extreme sports , Skateboarding
Bern Fasnacht
2008-01-03 15:42:00 No risk to get lost in the Old Town of Bern. If you walk too far, you’ll reach the river. It’s only a couple of weeks left to Bern Fasnacht, a three day party to celebrate that the winter is over. I remember when we were in Bern about two years ago. The streets were packed with people - friendly inhabitants and ... More About: Europe , Events , Switzerland , Nach
Sunsets, Can You Do Anything Else Than Love Them?
2008-01-02 14:20:00 Sunset pictures are often cliches, but that doesn’t change the fact that I love them. Below are a few of my favourites. Sunset in Holland Sunset in the lake of Siwa Oasis, Egypt Sunset from Cotesloe Beach just north of Fremantle, Western Australia More About: Love , Sunsets
Festivals Around the World 2008
2008-01-01 19:01:00 A new year, new possibilities. If you’re as me and like festivals, do yourself a favour and check out these events. I chose the ones I’d like to visit at least once in my life. January 5 - 26 Sydney Festival, Australia January 17 - 27 Sundance Film Festival, Park City, Utah Janurary 25 - February 4 Gothenburg Film Festival, Sweden February 2 - 5 Carnival ... More About: Travel , Events , World , Festivals , Around the world
Stay Challenged When Traveling
2007-12-31 15:16:00 No matter where in the world you travel, make sure to challenge yourself. Try a new activity, taste a different food dish, make an effort to speak to the locals, take a road less travelled. Just get out of your comfort zone and do things you didn’t think you could do. More About: Stay , Traveling , Halle
Things I Learnt This Year
2007-12-30 18:53:00 A few days ago I read the post 50 Things I Learnt This Year at My Life With IT and became inspired to make my own list of some of the things I’ve learnt. So, here it is. This year, I’ve learnt… 1. To live more in the moment. 2. To work smarter, not harder. 3. To get over my ...
Vote For the Best Ruff PC Review - Final Round
2007-12-30 17:52:00 The Thinking Blog 1st anniversary giveaway is in its final round. From today you have five days to vote for the best Ruff PC review. My Fujitsu Siemens Amilo A1650G is quite worn out by now and a brand new water resistant laptop would have been a perfect Christmas present. I remember the first thing I ever won, a white cute ... More About: Contests , Review , Vote , Final , Round
A Dream About Hanoi
2007-12-29 19:40:00 Hanoi from the Sofitel © Neil Ta A few years ago I had a dream about Hanoi, I knew where I was because I saw a sign saying Hanoi. I believe all dreams mean something and I remember I thought the dream must mean that I should travel there… although I didn’t even know anything about the city. I even went to ... More About: Languages , Dream , Hanoi
Recommended Skate and Surf DVD?s
2007-12-25 18:49:00 I though I’d recommend some of my favourite skate and surf DVD’s. Skate DVD’s Bling Video Dayz G-Spot Mouse (especially the part with Guy Mariano) Elementality Volume One Surf DVD’s Seasons - A Surf Documentary Sipping Jetstreams Pipeline Masters Shimmer Globe VCT Fiji Dane Reynold: First Chapter Campaign 2 Blackwater: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo’o Perfect Moment September Sessions The Dungeon Keepers Retrospective: A Red Bull Big Wave ... More About: Surfing , Extreme sports , Skateboarding
Something For Every Taste, Budget and Personality in London
2007-12-23 16:54:00 London has something for every taste, budget and personality. Exclusive shopping equals Bond Street, Sloane Street, Conduit Street and Burton Street, Jermyn Street is known as the gentlemen’s shopping strip, Beauchamp Place, Walton Street and Pont Street offer good boutiques for the ladies, and Kings Road is often considered as one of the trendiest places to shop. Chelsea is also less touristy than ... More About: Europe , Shopping , Travel , London , Budget
Truphone on Facebook: Call Your Friends For Free
2007-12-21 17:11:00 Nick Vaux, marketing intern at Truphone, shares some great and useful information with us today. Read on to see what he has to say about their new Facebook application: Truphone, a new type of mobile operator that gives you free and low-cost calls on your mobile, have released a unique application for Facebook that allows Facebook friends to ... More About: News , Friends , Free , Call
Vote For the Best Ruff PC Review at The Thinking Blog
2007-12-20 20:46:00 In November, I wrote about the Big Giveaway by The Thinking Blog and from today you have 5 days left to Vote For the best Ruff PC Review . The entry with highest votes will win a spanking new RuffBook Tech. So read through the entries, choose a favourite and place your vote. If you pick number 22. Blissful Travel, you ... More About: News , Languages
The Shops at Columbus Circle
2007-12-20 13:03:00 Columbus Circle © Kevin De Ridder The Columbus Circus mall is located just across Central Park. The Shops at Columbus Circle range from fashion and accessories to health and beauty, books and food. I’m pretty sure you can find a favourite. I can recommend: AVEDA - Terrific hair and skin products made out of green ingredients. Many samples to try. Face ...
Spanish Slang - Part Two
2007-12-19 19:06:00 I hope you enjoy the second part of our Spanish slang blog post. Dar en la diana = To get something right ¡La moto va de escándalo! = This bike goes like a dream! La tarta está de muerte = This cake is incredible ¡Estoy que peto! = I’m totally full up! Lo hago en un pispás = I’ll do that in ... More About: Europe , Languages , Part , Slang
Some Thoughts on Times Square
2007-12-18 09:24:00 People visiting New York City will most likely sooner or later come to Times Square around 42nd and 47th Street. Before I came to Times Square I knew it was a famous theatre district, but I honestly didn’t know so much more than that. Although the safety is much better today than before 9/11, keep your wallet and other ... More About: America , Travel , North America , Thoughts
Five Reasons To Buy Your Second Home in Panama
2007-12-17 19:38:00 Santa Clara Beach © Thomas Walker For a long time, I have been wanting to travel to Panama . If I could afford it I would definitely buy a home near a beach like Santa Clara Beach. Imagine living in a place with stunning white-sand beaches stretching as far as the eye can see and where you can ... More About: America , Home , Reasons , The Caribbean
The Kango Blog Creates Travel Blog Search Tool
2007-12-17 14:10:00 After realizing it’s not very easy to search and find travel blogs online, the Kango Blog created a search tool to help people find travel blogs without difficulty.Their ambition is to create the ultimate travel blog search widget on the web. Suggestions from other bloggers are probably the best way to improve this travel blog ... More About: News , Travel , Search , Tool
Are You In Love With Australia?
2007-12-16 17:56:00 Are you in love with Australia ? If not, you might be after reading the 16-page feature ‘Australia - 50 ways to fall in love with the continent’. Thanks to Tourism Australia and Singapore Airlines, this supplement is available in Travel+Leisure India’s December 2007 issue. Another reason to get your hands of copy of the magazine ... More About: News , Love
Travel Socks: The Essential Item for Any Traveller
2007-12-15 17:24:00 Few people are aware of the health risks related with extended travels. During long flights and long car rides, even healthy people can get blood clots in their legs. To minimize the risk, use special socks aimed to prevent blood clots or deep-vein thrombosis - a possible cause of death. AmesWalker.com offers Microfiber Travel Socks that help prevent ... More About: News , Item , The Essential
The Empire State Building
2007-12-14 20:42:00 The Empire State Building © Danie Pratt For some reason I’ve always loved city views, especially at night, and the sight from the Empire State Building is my favourite so far. We were lucky when we got there, only had to wait in line about thirty minutes before we could take the lift to the 86th floor at ... More About: America , Travel , New York , North America
The Best of Western Australia
2007-12-13 15:21:00 Are you curious about Australia ? If so, check out the videos by Lonely Planet at Western Australia TV. Tourism Western Australia has also put together an online guide with all the WA Highlights including Sun, Surf and Sea Life, Outback Adventure, Forests and Flowers, People and Lifestyle, and Free Things to Do in WA. Not to be missed!
Xtreme Sport Videos From Webcastr.com
2007-12-13 15:16:00 Check out these great videos from Webcastr.com Untracked: Dreamcatcher TGR athletes enjoy some off time in British Columbia before charging the area’s legendary mountains. Untracked: Morocco The crew travels to Morocco interacting with the local culture as they make their way up into the atlas mountains. Untracked: Seward TGR takes an amazing crew of new school backcountry jibbers to the pristine, ... More About: Videos , Sport , Extreme sports , Xtreme , Snowboarding
Boston?s Leading Day Spa: Lotus Mind+Body Spa
2007-12-12 16:02:00 Lotus Mind +Body Spa in Needham, Massachusetts, is one of greater Boston ’s top destination day spas and serves as a peaceful retreat for stressed minds and tired bodies. The centuries-old Southeast Asian and Eastern Europe inspired beauty routines guarantee the optimal spa experience. The treatments include refreshing water rituals, relaxing massages and reflexology, acupuncture, facial rituals and energywork. Since Lotus’s ... More About: Lotus , Leading
Grand Central Station: The World?s Most Beautiful Railway Station
More articles from this author:2007-12-11 18:57:00 Every day between 5.30am and 1.30am, about a half a million of people pass through Grand Central Station located at East 42nd Street and Park Avenue. Opened in 1913, it’s one of the most beautiful and original railway stations in the world. I’ve always been fascinated by airports and railway stations and Grand Central Station is one of ... More About: America , Travel , World , New York , North America 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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