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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 ... More About: News , Europe , Hotels , Accommodation
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. More About: News , Laptop , Wash
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 ... More About: News
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 ... More About: News , Applications , Drive
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 ... More About: Europe , France , Bars
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 ... More About: Music , Culture , Travelling
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 ... More About: South Africa
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. More About: Europe , Winter , Season , Extreme sports
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 ... More About: Write
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 ... More About: Travel , Books , The World
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, ... More About: Asia , Air Travel , Flight
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
More articles from this author: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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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