RSSNov|28|2007
Traveling With Kids: What To Pack, Part 1
Posted by Camica as Destinations, Education, Family, People, Tips, Transport
Going on trips with my kids are always a huge production, especially if it lasts more than a weekend. My husband jokes that we should buy a motor home, since we end up bringing half the house with us. Most parents would understand, oftentimes, the baggage allowance for my kids is a ratio of 2:1; 2 bags per kid compared to the adults. Since we practically spend every weekend visiting grandparents, and insist on vacationing with the kids every time, we had to learn to trim our baggage to the essentials. For the harassed mom or dad, we’d like to share some tips and tricks we’ve learned, along with our must-bring items.
If you’re traveling with an …
Aug|14|2007
Traveling Da Vinci
Posted by Jen as Adventure, Books, Education, Travelogger
Planning an unforgettable adventure can be pretty difficult, especially when we’re not exactly willing to put our lives on the line or risk injuring ourselves. However, we all want to go home with silent smiles and a sense of incomparable fulfillment as if we had just cracked the greatest mystery in the history of humankind. Well, thanks to the erupting trend of theme tours and travel, having such an experience is possible.
I am a huge Dan Brown fan. Perhaps it’s because he appeals to the conspiracy theorist in me. Along with millions, I enjoyed every chapter of The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons immensely. For those who wish to relive the whole thrill and excitement of the …
Jul|25|2007
Protecting Endangered Species: San Diego Zoo
Posted by Jen as Eco-Friendly, Education, Features, Nature, Travelogger, United States
Did you know that in the United States alone, there are 496 species of endangered animals listed? And that worldwide, there are about a thousand more animals whose lives are in danger? These are not just numbers, mind you. These are issues that affect every living being on this planet, whether we are conscious of it or not. Perhaps one of the main causes for the endangerment of these animals is habitat destruction. Over the decades, man has been a little less considerate when it comes to expanding and construction. Sure, there are new roads being paved and new infrastructures being built. Still, at what cost?
In recent years, a lot of things have been done to help the environment recover …
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 …
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Mar|26|2007
A Vacation Holiday on Ice
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Africa, Americas, Around The World, Carribbean, Education, Europe, Events, Family, Festivals, Getaways, Oceania, Tips, United States
Not to be taken literally, usual tourist vacation spots would immediately inherit a notion of warm weather, beaches and exploring the beauty of local treasures and sceneries of different countries and regions. But in places like Quebec, there are some spots that provide a chilling adventure that puts all these things into one enjoyable experience.
The Quebec Winter Carnival is an ice palace built in Place Loto Quebec every year. What makes it amazing is that each season, a different concept and design is made to make sure that people who visit them will be treated to various sculptures and themes.
The experience is truly something worth remembering. The best part of …
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Mar|16|2007
Learn To Adjust in Foreign Lands
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Africa, Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Asia, Australia NZ, Carribbean, Education, Europe, Historical, Oceania, Tips, Trends, United States, Warnings
People who have the benefit of visiting other places and regions should already know beforehand that they will experience a totally new culture and environment. Countries have different types of cultures and beliefs hence it would be best to make preliminary studies beforehand so that they can be able to identify the things they can and cannot do once they land on the foreign native soil.
The difference in cultures is indeed amazing. The simple things may end up being a big thing for people. Like in Taiwan, it is a sign of disrespect to fork your chopsticks against your food since it is a sign of death. When passing by a mourning …
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Mar|08|2007
Discovering the World through Tours
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Air Travel, Around The World, Cruises, Education, Getaways, Historical, Nature, News, People, Travelogger, Trends
The best way to discover the hidden treasures and beauties that each country is known for is to actually go there first hand. There will be the suitable and famous places such as the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pyramids and Niagara Falls. Most would be seen on the big screen of as reviewed by actual tourists themselves in magazines and tabloids.
But for an adventure to feel accomplished, being there and actually seeing them right in front of them is still something that any tourist who can spare time will surely venture out too. Not all people are blessed with time and the money to go on such …
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Mar|02|2007
Going on Theme Park Tours Around the World
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Asia, Education, Europe, Events, Festivals, Food and Drink, Getaways, Historical, Luxurious, Trends, United States
Visiting and checking out the various countries of the world is more than plain enjoyment and pleasure. It is also about doing something different from a change from the usual sight-seeing and nature tours. Theme parks have defined tourism in another aspect, creating a twist to which people can expect something different from fantasy to reality type of endeavors today.
Most countries like the United States, Europe and Asia have catered to such theme park repertoires. Such theme park innovations have offered more than just for individual type of vacation holidays. Rather it has catered more on helping build closer family ties and providing entertainment.
A lot of these theme park …
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Feb|20|2007
How Countries Market their Regions
Posted by Zahir as Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Education, Europe, Events, Family, Getaways, Historical, Islands, Luxurious, Nature, People, Tips, Transport, Trends, United States
Marketing is also evident when countries promote their tourist destination spots, offering packaged deals and lowered prices to be able to entice visitor endorsement and patronization from people all over the world. Some would put emphasis on their national treasures such as museums, parks and art galleries which hold most of the historical relics that have molded places like Spain, Italy, Greece and Germany today.
It has become evident that outside the activities and recreation that people may do in such places, learning more about the historical nature of such countries has become a suitable factor towards promoting tourism as well. Additionally, some of the local accommodators like …
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Jan|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 …
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