Travel Packing Made EasyThe secrets to successful travel packing elude the majority of people when they are going on vacation. We have all seen the images of people sitting on their suitcases trying to close them but failing miserably because they are way too full, but the amount in those suitcases should often not prevent individuals from being able to close them easily! With a few travel packing secrets, you will find that taking everything you...more
Air Travel Nightmares: How To CopeIf you are scared of flying or air travel then you are not in the minority. In the post-9/11 world, a good percentage of people are fearful of air travel, and with good reason. Air travel has always been a major source of fear but there have been a few hints and tips that have been developed, tried and tested in recent months. These tips cover literally everything from cancelled flight to key things to remember,...more
Alternative Travel ExposedAlternative travel is extremely underrated these days. The majority of people travelling from one major city to another or one country to another would choose to fly rather than use any other method of transport. It is very rare that these individuals actually look into alternative travel methods before booking, and as a result they are missing out on the whole travel experience. On an airplane, you go from one place to another in a matter of hours and only see the clouds. However, if you take the train, boat or road then you will find that you experience far more. The sights you see can be simply amazing and enhance your trip, as well as the whole trip working out to be cheaper. There are many reasons for alternative travel though, and below are just a few:- The freedom to do as you please - Once you are on an airplane, there is no getting off until you reach your destination. If you see a place that you want to explore than there is simply no way that you can go and take a closer look. However, if you drive past the place in question, or are indeed on a train, then you can stop and explore until you are ready to move on again. This is a major factor as...more
Pittsburgh of Pennsylvania has more sights for tourists and natives than most other cities. It is one of the oldest cities in the country, and has many historical monuments and stories about it past. People from all over the world will travel to this part of the country to look at many historical and interesting attractions. From the famous three...more
Rocky Mountain National Park is an attractive and fun destination for many people and families. It covers 265,769 acres of land, rivers, streams, trials and glaciers, and was established in 1915 as a national park. People and families can do things such as sightseeing, fishing, camping, skiing, lodging, wildlife watching, gold panning, rock...more
It will help everyone that like to ski to measure and find out his or her ability to ski, in every corner of the world where you travel to ski. First, try to downgrade yourself and you might never face those challenges that could make your skiing a more exciting and rewarding experience. To overrate yourself, on the other hand, as too many of us are inclined to do, will sooner or later get you into trouble, usually trying to keep up with some friends on a black diamond covered with moguls and cruddy snow with a storm whirling in.Not actually knowing how you rate as a skier also you can prove a mistake when you are buying, or renting, skis and boots. For a low to intermediate level person to buy a hot looking ski for experts will not create an expert out of him. It will only make his skiing more difficult. An expert ski will not take a mistake, but the softer-flex ski for a low intermediate person does so.There are several ways to evaluate your own ability on the slopes. One is to take lessons. A skilled instructor will need perhaps 30 seconds to evaluate your ability as you ski down the practice slopes. Another is to test yourself in an amateur National Standard Race (NASTAR);...more
While long car trips can definitely be fun, sometimes you have to work at it to make sure everything is in place for an enjoyable excursion. When you have spent several hours on the road with nothing around, sometimes that thrilling road-trip feeling...more
I am often asked by South African holiday home owners and those perhaps seeking to purchase a holiday house or apartment in South Africa, if this is firstly a good investment and secondly if they will be able to at least partially off set the costs...more
In general everyone fears damaging another person' property, aside from the cost there is a guilt factor, by example, your friend allows you to use his holiday flat, your child breaks the glass of the coffee table. Yes, you replace it but you still...more
Though many travelers may skip out entirely on the north western portion of Argentina and prefer instead to stick to the well-trodden areas of Patagonia, Buenos Aires and Iguazu; Salta is a rewarding discovery well worth the long pampa-lined drive to...more
You will meet amazing people from all walks of life, learn a lot about yourself and make memories that will last forever, but whilst the most important thing to do is enjoy yourself you also need use your common sense and be prepared. A little...more
By planning out your ski holiday preparations well in advance you'll be able to relax a lot more when your trip finally rolls around.Babies - Your baby holiday planning will really depend on how you feed your baby. There's a good chance that the ski...more