RSSJan|30|2007
Guided Island Tours in Maine
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Air Travel, Americas, Arts & Culture, Asia, Backpacking & Budget, Carribbean, Eco-Friendly, Education, Europe, Historical, Islands, Nature, Tips, Trends, United States, Warnings
Tourists will always look for something different. Sure there will always be the usual sight-seeing, swimming and beaches but checking out nearby islands and what lies within them is another adventure waiting to be discovered. Such regions as that of Maine use the nearby islands as a part of preaching their rich tradition of promoting tourism and providing people with something worth their while.
The usual transport towards them would be through the boat rides. While people can expect another type of experience in these island settings, it would be best to get the necessary information so that they can more or less have an idea of what makes island tour hopping unique from the usual standard tour packages.
Nature and roughing it in a sense, islands will provide the needed atmosphere that temporarily replaces the urban …
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Jan|28|2007
Tahoe Activities and Recreation
Posted by Zahir as Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Cruises, Events, Food and Drink, Getaways, Islands, Nature, Romantic
Lake Tahoe is known for being surrounded by magically placed lakes and mountain views to provide the utmost glamour that tourists and town folks would enjoy in Reno, Tahoe. Known to be one of the top tourist’s destination spots, the other things to do in Lake Tahoe range from the usual boat ride, water skiing and also that of sight-seeing adventures.
Lake Tahoe is a good place for lovers and romantic people. Using the scenery and the crystal lake like waters is a good setting of ambiance that would make the normal person consider it as a dream place to bring their special someone. Propositions and other romantic partners will surely love the setting. Lake Tahoe houses a lot of them; especially in peak seasons of the year where people would rent canoe’s and join cruise holidays to savor the sweet …
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Jan|26|2007
How to Appreciate a Country’s History
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Air Travel, Arts & Culture, Asia, Cities, Historical
One itinerary that most people have when they visit other countries is that of observing and checking out their local customs and series of events. A lot can be foretold about standing monuments and historical artifacts, usually stored in national museums and preserved locations of a country that become tourist attracting destination for most.
While a whole lot of these could be learned from world history books, seeing up these places up close contains a different impact, especially for people who love to learn about various historical remnants. The past series of events, notable heroes and people that make up the history of a country are sure for travelers who are geared towards learning more on eye-catchersthe historical background of a country in any continent today.
For tourist travel packages, such itineraries are sure to be among …
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Jan|24|2007
Checking Out Taipei 101
Posted by Zahir as Air Travel, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Asia, Cities, Education, Getaways, Historical, Reviews, Tips
Taiwan is a destination that would rarely draw a crowd from people seeking a wide array of tourist attraction spots to ponder on. Taiwan is known for catering more towards electronic devices and gadgets, the high prices that the Taiwanese command for common commodities, is really outrageous for a tourist. Food and clothing are sure to be among the slow moving commodities and it is not really hard to notice why.
With regards to landmarks and wonders, the Taipei 101 is one monument that anyone should consider checking out. Getting its cue from its name, it stands for a 101 floor building, one of the tallest buildings along the country. While it has 101 floors, tourists are only allowed until the 89th floor for viewing. From this level alone, people will surely be at awe.
Getting to …
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Jan|22|2007
Drinking and Driving Isn’t Legal Anywhere
Posted by Zahir as Around The World, Europe, Food and Drink, People, Warnings
Most people who love to go out and have a good time may have known by now that combining drinking alcohol and driving is a deadly combination. People think that there are countries that would be indifferent to this but the truth of the matter is that other countries such as Amsterdam, Germany, Monaco and European countries have variant but stiffer penalties for people that includes tourists as well.
The practice is quite simple. Avoiding untoward incidents and accidents is something that anyone would want to avoid. Being intoxicated stuffs the mind so much that their manner of thinking would not be focused on keeping their eyes on the road. The ordeal is not purely about people who are driving, but also towards bystanders who may fall victim in some case scenarios.
The loss of lives due to such cases …
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Jan|20|2007
Virus Outbreak On Luxury Cruises
Posted by Zahir as Around The World, Cruises, Health, News, Warnings
Theres not much worse than falling ill while on holiday, so imagine what its like when 16% of the passengers aboard the QE2 (Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2) caught the norovirus not long after the luxury cruise liner set sail from Southhampton, England on January 2nd.
Norovirus, a gastrointestinal virus which can strike any person of any age, is characterized by a sudden and rather violent onset of symptoms – vomiting, nausea, diarrhea – of which just one or all may appear. Although the symptoms are downright dismal, the good news is that this virus’ only lasts from 1-3 days. However, the virus is extremely infectuous and carriers or those infected with it can still spread the germ for several days after symptoms have ceased.
Its not rare that this highly contagious disease strikes cruise ships (spread through the hands then mouth), but the QE2 became …
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Jan|18|2007
3-1-1 Tips
Posted by Zahir as News, Tips, Transport, Trends
For carry-on rules, there is a simple thing to remember. The “3-1-1″.
3 –1–1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.
Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.
Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.
3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.
Declare larger liquids. Prescription medications, baby formula and milk are allowed in quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.
Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes and the enhanced …
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Jan|16|2007
Air Travel Ban Adjustments: Part Two
Posted by Zahir as Health, People, Trends, Trivia
Continuing the second part of the new air travel ban adjustments, this bit focuses on passengers who NEED certain items for their health and well being, like babies or the elderly for example.
To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:
* Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling;
* All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
* Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
* Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
* Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells …
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Jan|14|2007
Air Travel Ban Adjustments: Part One
Posted by Zahir as News, Tips, Transport, Travelogger, United States
My, things certainly have changed since the days when air travel was more of a pleasure that a security risk. For your information, heres what you should know courtesy of the TSA (Transportation Security Association) of the US, which, mind you although mainly applies to US travel, is also being enforced by many other airports around the world, from London to Lahore for both international and domestic routes.
On Tuesday, September 26, TSA adjusted the ban on liquids, gels, and aerosols.
Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.
With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula and breast milk, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint.
1. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in …
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Jan|12|2007
Eco-Living In The Dominican Jungle
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Americas, Carribbean, Eco-Friendly, Getaways, Health & Wellness, Nature
Pirates of the Carribean aside, the island of Dominica is wonderful place to visit for those who are looking for some relaxing time in an unspolit natural jungle setting.
Enter The 3 Rivers , a small award winning, Green Globe certified eco lodge in the eastern part of the island. Owned and operated by Brit Jem Winston (who first came to the island in 1990 looking for a place just like the 3 Rivers), the small hotel and campsite is no ordinary commercial enterprise, but an ecological project which enables humans and nature to live in harmony.
” In keeping with this goal, every aspect of the project has the environment in mind. We espouse a sustainable lifestyle, minimizing our use of all resources, and monitoring all systems. We currently use the sun for much of our electricity, for pumping our water from the river, …
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