There's nothing worse than sitting there, pinned into your seat, whilst the person next to you snoozes happily by your side, oblivious to your discomfort. Some people have all the luck! But is it really just luck? Is it to do with their temperament, or anxiety levels, or could it be that they have just learned how to get to sleep?You hear of some people who describe themselves as so laid back that they are "almost horizontal" but this does not...more
There are a lot of ways that you can save yourself a lot of money on travel. Many people are traveling less these days because it can get quite costly and expensive, especially for a whole family. Traveling with the whole family is important to do, because it is an opportunity in our busy lives to spend time together and have fun. Our lives could become so hectic that this doesn't happen often.Saving money on travel is all about planning and...more
Simon, Andy and I had all been fishing for a few years together and had had our share of 20's and blanks, for our first trip to France we wanted to find a big fish runs lake and if the blogs were to be believed this was the lake we needed to visit.After 12hrs traveling we arrived at Ian the owners house who gave us a very warm welcome and a tour of the lake. Ian takes a personal interest in his guests and is very keen to offer advice. I will say now that you would do well to listen, on his advice I baited a small bed under a known spot and 3 hours after I had setup my bivvy I had my first 30 and a new PB.I had set up camp at the 'Tin Hut' swim at the far end of the lake with my two friends at the other end in the double platform swim (Tim's Swim)Sunday & Monday proved to be quiet days for me with only a couple of runs resulting in a further 30 and a 27, Andy and Simons rods were screaming every couple of hours at the other end of the lake so I used the time to spod out a large bed of bait off to the right of the swim in case I needed to move up the lake if things didn't heat up. By Tuesday night I had a new PB of 34lb again to the spot that Ian had first pointed out, My new baited...more
Yosemite National Park is probably one of the most popular parks in the world. Found on the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Central California, tourists worldwide visit Yosemite Valley for the beautiful sights and the magnificent natural attractions. Here are a few attractions you'll see at Yosemite National Park.One of Yosemite's major attractions is...more
Getting Vietnam Entry VISA in not the most significant but it is the first task to be completed when you prepare to visit or spend your trip in Vietnam.It is said by some travelers that it is a bit complicated and take them a lot of time to get a Vietnam entry VISA. In fact, Vietnam is now open and warmly welcoming you to Vietnam. You can get a...more
It's a dream come true, to holiday in one of the most beautiful cities - Cancun, Mexico. During financially hard times like now, it's always better to look further than usually expensive hotels & resorts and instead think about renting a Condo in Cancun. Here are few handy tips on how to make your Rental Vacation in Cancun filled with fun & adventure in a shoestring budget.1. Planning early : - A holiday without planning can turn in to a nightmare for you. Most of the villas and rental condos in Cancun are generally booked much in advance. So, don't try to rent a villa if your holiday plans are for the next month. You can end up in renting something that may not be appropriate for you. All you have to do is finalize the vacation time depending on various issues, like your kids school or exams and your official holidays. Then you will have an edge as your plans have been set in advance. You will get ample time to seek and resolve minute details related to vacations, which would have disturbed your relaxing time.2. Involve Friends it's cheaper : - It's advisable to involve friends while you plan to rent a residential vacation villa, as it helps you to reduce cost per individual. If...more
A firm favourite with gap year travellers, there are some very good reasons behind Australia's enduring popularity; its location makes it a perfect stop off on a round the world ticket and a great place to wind down. An added bonus for English...more
While not everyone is familiar with what a tour operator does, this travel professional can make a huge difference in how well your next vacation or business trip goes. Providing a one stop shop of services for many aspects of the vacation...more
Philadelphia is a city dear to the hearts of Americans because of its early role in as a history maker. Philadelphia is the "cradle of the nation" located between Boston and Washington, DC in Pennsylvania's southeast region. The Delaware River...more
A recession, by its very nature, is a prolonged period of intense stress for most of us. Bank balances are dwindling, opportunities are all but disappearing and debt levels are rising to untenable levels. Instead of creeping into our proverbial...more
African curios are sought-after by visiting tourists simply because they are visually appealing, completely unique and are the living remnants of ancient crafts that have been passed down through the generations.The vast majority of African curios...more
The past century the colonialism that was the predominant feature of that time named Africa the Dark Continent. Of course, the nomenclature reflected on the colour of the skin of the indigenous people, but it does seem a bit stupid now to call the...more