RSSOct|30|2007
NeverLand of Lost Baggage
Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Destinations, Shopping, Tips, Transport
Have you ever wondered where lost bags go to? Is there a black hole where lost luggage turn up in an alternate universe or a different world? Well, actually, there is a place where unclaimed baggage end up, and it’s not in Oz. It’s called the Unclaimed Baggage Center, and it’s located in Scottsboro, Alabama. It’s a great bargain center for treasure hunters or serious shoppers in search of the unique and the original.
According to their website, the items sold in the store come from the airlines, which declare baggage as unclaimed after at least 90 days of intensive tracking. Chances are, these are bags with torn or lost tags, or bags which the owners have accepted compensation for (in which case, they’ll lose all claim to the contents). The …
Sep|01|2007
Sydney Must-Sees
Posted by Hannah Grace as Around The World, Arts & Culture, Australia NZ, Cities, Destinations, Family, Shopping
With so many things to see and do at Sydney if I were to choose just five things you really must see during your trip to Sydney, this would be the list.
Sydney Opera House
ALL tourists go to see the Opera House. You can go and buy tickets to watch all kinds of performances from plays to dances. Of course you can watch an opera too. For those interested in knowing the latest performance schedules you visit the Sydney Opera website. If you do not really wish to watch a performance you can go on a guided tour or eat out in one of the cafes and restaurants located in or near the Opera House.
The Rocks Market
Held during weekends only the Rocks Market is located at the end of George and Platfair Streets. …
Aug|29|2007
Shopping in Sydney: Where to Shop
Posted by Hannah Grace as Around The World, Arts & Culture, Australia NZ, Food and Drink, Shopping
Since we now know WHAT to shop for in Sydney now let me point you to the places WHERE you can shop. All over Sydney you will find shopping havens some with exotics stuff to offer some with more mainstream goods and many with a huger variety of products.
Starting at the city centre, Sydney will already capture the shopaholics heart with so many places to spend your money on. Anyone who wanders around the city centre is warned to leave their credit cards at the hotel safety deposit box because you wouldn’t be surprised if you max it out with a single whirlwind visit to the World Square Shopping Centre (offers everything from homeware to fresh food and so much more with 90 specialty stores), the Martin Place (which is not just a place to shop but a landmark where you can find the GPO Shopping centre, MLC …
Aug|28|2007
Shopping in Sydney: Fun Under the Sun
Posted by Hannah Grace as Around The World, Australia NZ, Resorts, Shopping
If you love to shop and are a beach lover at the same time Sydney is one of the best places to combine your two loves. Forget about bringing your swim wear and head to shop before hitting the beach.
Australia, not surprisingly, is home to popular surf wear and swim wear brands such as Mambo, Billabong and Quicksilver. Women have plenty of great brands such as Zimmerman, Tiger Lily, Sea Folly, Togz and more. There’s so much to choose from that you will surely find one to suit your body and your budget. Ken Done’s swimwear is an all time favorite for those who want to look exquisitely artsy.
What I love about shopping in Australia, and anywhere else, though are the beach accessories. Flip flops, bags, straw hats, sun glasses, and even lip …
Aug|27|2007
Shopping in Sydney: Jewellery
Posted by Hannah Grace as Around The World, Australia NZ, Shopping
Australia is a great place to shop if you’re looking for something to add to your jewellery collection. The country produces precious resources such as gold, diamonds, opals and pearls. Naturally Sydney is a great place to look for the best pieces being home to some of the world’s best artisans and jewellery houses.
Before shopping for jewellery it would be a good idea if you visit the website of the Jewellers Association of Australia where you can find lots of informative articles. They have individual guides to buying cultured pearls, opal, gold jewellery, couloured gemstones and diamonds. You will also find tips on caring for the jewelery you buy as well as questions you should ask to help you choose a jeweller. You can also search their website for a list of local jewellers. You will need to enter the …
Aug|24|2007
Shopping at Sydney: Art
Posted by Hannah Grace as Around The World, Arts & Culture, Australia NZ, Destinations, Shopping, Website
When people hear the word “Sydney” the first thing that pops into most people’s minds is a picture of the Opera House. Like any place though Sydney has so much more to offer and will delight any tourist with all the sights to see and all the things you can do. With all the things that can be said about Sydney it was pretty hard for me to choose what to write about today, until I remembered shopping! Shopping for souvenirs might be the last thing to do for many travelers but for shopaholics souvenirs are just an excuse to browse around and haggle. Sydney is a great place for shoppers whether you are looking for art, fashion accessories or wine and food.
Art lovers will surely love the indigenous art of the aborigines with each piece reflecting a special part of …
Jul|05|2007
Great Gifts, Small Packages Part 02
Posted by Jen as Shopping, Tips, Travelogger
Still on that journey of looking for that special gift? Coming from my last post, here’s suggestion number two! Go designer on bags! While they don’t exactly come in such small packages, they are definitely budget-friendly and thoughtful.
After all, luggage is one thing a lot of travelers take for granted. They have the tickets, the reservations, the kids! And then they have that ratty luggage or that boring trolley. That’s where you, as the good friend, come in and help them be even more excited about their trip.
People don’t have the same personality or outlook on life. To avoid making the mistake of giving them the same boring old bags you were trying to get rid of in the first place, why not choose something that reflects their personality? That way, it would give your present a more personal touch.
For example, a real girly-girl would probably love something like this:…
May|12|2007
Making Travel Plans Online, Part 1
Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Education, Family, Reviews, Shopping, Tips, Transport, Travelogger, Website
As an online travel agent, I know firsthand how a lot of people have switched from booking with traditional travel agencies, to making their travel plans online with a travel website. Understandable, since there are a lot of advantages to booking online.
First, and probably the most important consideration, is the price. Airline & cruise tickets, hotel & car rates, and even some local activities & services are usually cheaper online than thru your regular travel agent. That’s because online travel agencies usually get special rates due to the large volume of travelers who use their site. They also have a lower ratio of travel agents to customers, since most customers usually book on their own. These are savings they can pass on to their customers.
Another advantage is that most of these sites are very user-friendly. You don’t have to …
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Mar|20|2007
Car Rental Insurance: Requirement or Scam?
Posted by Zahir as Americas, Asia, Europe, Getaways, Hotels, People, Shopping, Transport, Trends, United States
When people find themselves in other countries, the usual recourse of looking for available cars for rent is one of the immediate things that they would settle before going to their accommodation place. One thing that car rental employees would ask from their clients is that of insurance deposits in case something unwanted would happen to the vehicle being rented.
Many see this as a scam to allow car rental agencies to add to their income. While people may choose to be safe and sound drivers, unforeseen events such as minor accidents to the car may occur without notice. Availing of insurance helps take away the worries, although some clients would choose to forego with it to avoid unnecessary expenses during their stay.
But sometimes, being a cheapskate when it comes to the small things may end up being a need. …
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Mar|04|2007
Never Over pack Your Luggage on Vacation
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Asia, Backpacking & Budget, Europe, Family, Food and Drink, Getaways, Hotels, Luxurious, People, Shopping, Transport, Trends, United States
Things to wear and bring when a person would want to travel in areas such as London, England, or Germany should be properly defined so that a person would not end up bringing stuff they would not even wear. Depending on the length of his stay, underwear, shirts, pants and shoes are the basic necessities to which a person is not expected to change after every 4 hours to meet up with people or simply have a look around.
Some people exaggerate when they travel. It comes to a point where people seeing them may ask are you leaving for good? Funny as it may seem, some people are just not in their right senses if they are not thinking straight or are perhaps pressed for time.
Add to this that over-packing luggage is hard to pull or push …
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