Archive for October, 2009

04 Oct 2009

Where Would I Go For an Island Vacation?

I have decided that I am going to have an island vacation! I'm not worried about what I could do there as I know I can people-watch, lounge, swim, dive, kayak, sail, eat, drink, shop, fish, gamble or do nothing at all! How do I pick between the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, or the Pacific? More: continued here ...

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04 Oct 2009

Last Minute World Travel Tips

Whether you are going to the hills of China and into the Himalayas, or exploring the Australian outback, there are so many ways that you can learn by simply being in the right place. You can add to the exhilaration of your global journey endeavor by doing it at the last minute. More: continued here ...

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02 Oct 2009

What to Plan For on Your Gap Year

Where to go, what to do, how to pay for it, how to get there...It's no wonder planning a gap year can leave you feeling a little confused! Here's a step-by-step guide to make the whole process a little less painful! More: continued here ...

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02 Oct 2009

It’s a Male Thing

On a trip to the Cascade Mountains, staying in a blockhouse close to nature this writer experiences nature from close up- and how happily her husband and his male friends from college pick up where they left off many years ago. The male bonding leaves the only woman present wondering what she is doing there. More: continued here ...

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02 Oct 2009

The Difference Between House Sitting and House Swapping

House swapping is a very exciting experience. Not only do you save thousands of dollars on accommodation, but you get to travel over all parts of the world and experience thing you never dreams of all on a shoe string budget. More: continued here ...

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02 Oct 2009

Westwood Borough by the Numbers

In examining Westwood Borough, an incorporated area of New Jersey with 11,000 residents, one is immediately struck by its affluence. While it is far from one of the most affluent tons in the country, its citizenry do, on average, maintain a comfortable standard of living that belies the borough's size. With more than half of its households earning in excess of the national income average, Westwood is, at the very least, a firmly-rooted middle class borough. More: continued here ...

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02 Oct 2009

Top 10 Wonderfully Unique Place Names in the World

Commenting on unique place names can be a tricky business as you risk alienating readers from the respective areas along with your inbox bulging with "What about here..?" and similar style emails. In dissecting the many weird and wonderful names across the globe I decided on two rules in advance, firstly that all the place names I selected would be free of double-entendres..well almost all. More: continued here ...

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02 Oct 2009

Applying For a New Passport – 5 Things Not to Do

Applying for a new passport is a lengthier and more time-consuming task than other passport services such as a renewal or name change. The fees to process a new passport application are more as well. Because of the additional investment of time and money needed to obtain a new passport, you want to do everything you can to avoid delays or, possibly, the rejection of your application. Following are a list of five things you should not do in order to insure that your application is processed and y...

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02 Oct 2009

Sunshine Coast Kite Festival

As you no doubt already know, the sun is already out in time for the Queensland Spring Vacation, and the truth is; there is simply no better place to spend the school holidays than the Sunshine Coast. Not only are there plenty of things to do and many places to see, but there is also ample Sunshine Coast accommodation available. However, with the famous Coolum Kite Festival scheduled to take place on the 3rd and 4th of October, visitors should make sure they book their Sunshine Coast accommodati...

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02 Oct 2009

Party Like a Rock Star in Miami – The 80-20 on the Top 10 South Beach Restaurants Lounges and Clubs

Miami is America's ocean front rivera! Here's a list of the hottest restaurants, clubs and night life in South Beach. More: continued here ...

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