South Africa As A Back-Packing Destination South Africa is increasingly becoming a favourite among backpackers but it's important to be aware of some safety precautions before you leave. South Africa is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world where a mix of cultures and traditions blend together, ultimately creating an unforgettable backpacking experience. Despite the wealth of wildlife and exciting excursions, South...more
Big & Tall Beachwear This Summer – You Should Get Mad! Spring is here and summer is around the corner! For many men who may not fall into the traditional small, medium, or large size categories, finding big & tall beachwear that is comfortable, fits well, while also being stylish, can be a very tough challenge. Well, bro, it's about time you got MAD!In many cases, these men are expected to wedge themselves into traditional sizes,...more
Big & Tall Beachwear: Have You Met Your Mad Gringo? It was mentioned in a previous article that more information would soon be shared about the Mad Gringo and his line of big & tall beachwear.What is the Mad Gringo? Well, as you will soon find out, it is several things – it's a person, a company, and a state of mind.We recently caught up with our friend, the Mad Gringo, between tiki bar stops – and had a great visit! The following is helpful information related to his big & tall beachwear product line, for those who may be interested in those products (as well as some interesting information about the origin of the company).When he reflects about the origins of the Mad Gringo (the person, the company, and the state of mind) you can see he has a passion for helping individuals to find a certain freedom and peace within, as well as expressing that state of mind through the clothing they wear.Back in 2006, the founder of Mad Gringo had been toying around with making an escape from his banking career. He gave it a trial run and hit the beach in Mexico to "find himself".On the second day, he met a man named Ricardo who was shucking and selling oysters. After several...more
Christmas in Phuket Phuket, Thailand: Thailand is a ninety five percent Buddhist country so Christmas is not a festival that officially appears in the Thai calendar, but with a large ex-pat community and Thais who love an excuse to have fun, Christmas is celebrated in fine spirit every year - especially in Phuket in the south of Thailand.In...more
Enjoy Free Shows and Get Great Las Vegas Hotel DealsIn the United States or even in other countries, Las Vegas is well known for gambling. Sin city visitors always bring extra money with them but there are places and things you can go and do without spending even a penny. Bellagio Las Vegas is an unmistakable structure in 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard...more
How Can I Learn to Speak French? One of the trickiest things about the French language is the pronunciation. In many cases, it seems only marginally related to the way French is written, especially to an English speaker. It's oftentimes much easier to start with listening to the language. French is a Latin language and was very influential on the development of English. In fact, French was used for formal and official business in the British Isles before early English was adopted. Even though this is the case, French is a difficult language for most native English speakers.When we're children, we learn to speak languages by imitating the sound our parents and the other people around us make. A classic, though sometimes uncomfortable, example is when children pick up profanity inadvertently from parents or others. They say it over and over simply because the best way to learn a language is to hear it and then try speaking that same word yourself, even if you have no idea what that word actually means or how it's spelled. If you want to learn the French language, this same method works splendidly for adults as well as children.Learning how to speak French through music is a...more
How to Learn French by Making it Fun If you're learning French, you should have some passion for the language. If you're listening to a tape that has you saying "Hello. How are you?" over and over again, you may well find yourself getting...more
How to Learn French by Listening One of the best ways to make yourself hate a language is trying to memorize phrases. This method, which is fine for those heading to a foreign country on a trip, is very ineffective for actually learning a...more
A trip to Paris is a dream come true for many of us. But the global financial crisis and shrinking value of many currencies versus the Euro may have you second guessing or even postponing that dream trip to Paris. But if you are considering a...more
Ho ho hold on...are you using a world courier firm this Christmas? Everyone knows how stressful Christmas time can be and it's one side of the festive period that most people dread. Getting the Christmas dinner out on time, buying all the...more
Forces boys and girls especially appreciate a parcel at Christmas Many parents in the UK in recent years have experienced for the first time the mixed emotions that come when they know that one of their children is serving in a distant place...more
Unwanted Christmas Gifts? Perhaps There Is Someone Else who'd appreciate them more? With some families there will be one member of the family that may not be the best at guessing what you want most for Christmas, without sounding too...more