Bali has been dubbed the "island of the gods" and many who have been there say that there is something truly magical about the island. There are so many things to see in Bali, from ancient temples to majestic mountains to long sandy beaches and lurid green rice fields. Whether it is a honeymoon or a family vacation that brings you to Bali, one thing is certain; the island will leave a mark on you.Bali is a popular tourist...more
With the advances of technology in every area, especially in medicine, the result is that we live longer healthier lives. Communication and information has made it possible for people to learn more about healthy habits, and ways to care about their health and body in order to live longer. These days, forty is the new 30s and 60s the new 50s. It is not uncommon to see many healthy and active seniors past their 60s, and enjoying life...more
Ireland, like most countries, has a number of Christmas traditions that are all of its own. Many of these customs have their root in the time when the Gaelic culture and religion of the country were being supressed and it is perhaps because of that they have survived into modern times. THE CANDLE IN THE WINDOW The placing of a lighted candle in the window of a house on Christmas eve is still practised today. It has a number of purposes but primarily it was an symbol of welcome to Mary and Joseph as they travelled looking for shelter. The candle also indicated a safe place for priests to perform mass as, during Penal Times this was not allowed. A further element of the tradition is that the candle should be lit by the youngest member of the household and only be extinguished by a girl bearing the name ‘Mary'. THE LADEN TABLE After evening meal on Christmas eve the kitchen table was again set and on it were placed a loaf of bread filled with caraway seeds and raisins, a pitcher of milk and a large lit candle. The door to the house was left unlatched so that Mary and Joseph, or any wandering traveller, could avail of the welcome. THE WREN BOY PROCESSION During Penal...more
Are you having difficulty finding the right venue for your corporate Christmas party? If so, these five tips may help.1. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATIONIn all probability, you'll want to find a venue that is near to the office. That may be walking distance or it could be a short taxi or mini-bus ride away. If you're planning on staying...more
The holidays Ecuador has to offer are fabulous. There are so many festivities that you can take part in while you are there. Be sure to make your plans early for the holidays Ecuador has to offer because they are very popular and places tend to book up early. For the best rates you will want to do a search when you are planning your...more
Have you been given the poisoned chalice of booking this year's Office Christmas Party? It's the night in the year that many employees look forward to, which means the pressure is on to get it right.But fear not. Here are 10 tips for how to organise a Christmas party that everyone will remember...1. Think about and how many people will be attending.Numbers are all important, as you'll need to factor in how big the venue you're booking needs to be. If you've been given insight into what the budget is at this early stage, then the number of people attending may help you to determine the type of venue you need to look at.2. Think about the age ranges and tastes of the party.If you work with people of all ages, it can be tricky to get it right. But if there's a clear age group, such as you all being over 40 or all under 30, then that may help you to further determine what venues to consider.3. Start looking at party venues.Once you have identified your criteria from the above research, ask around friends, family and other co-workers to create a shortlist of possible venues. You can then start visiting the venues' websites or, if at all possible, popping in to have a look...more
If you're big on the idea of having fun while you're on holiday, there's no better destination than Australia's Gold Coast. A unique city set in Queensland, which is on Australia's east coast, Gold Coast is known all over for its...more
Step 1: Conduct plenty of research. If you have a cause that you are passionate about and you know of several organizations that support that cause, research each organization thoroughly. Determine how the organization uses the funds...more
Its Halloween carnival party time again; are you prepared yet? It came up fast this year for some strange reason I hope its not a sign of age. Celebrated the most of all the holidays Halloween gets the number two spot right behind Christmas for the...more
Taking a trip can work out to be pretty expensive so just in case you have to cancel your vacation you should have already taken an affordable travel insurance Canada. You never know what kind of emergency situation might arise and...more
From Nantucket Island to Martha's Vineyard and throughout the bay that makes up Cape Cod, tourism brings in many visitors to the curling southern peninsula of Massachusetts. With a rich history of maritime lore the quaint little townships that makeup...more
It is not a secret; the Gourmet Baking Mixes offered by the Sticky Fingers Bakeries are undoubtedly the ultimate best in North America. With a variety of products such as their scones and muffins, premium bread mixes as well as decadent...more