Archive for category Travel

Sax on the Vinalopo

Sax Spain is one of those really picturesque towns that sits on the side of a hillside and looks like it’s just about to slide down. This town, like a number of similar towns in the Costa Blanca, is completely dominated by its defensive castles. Sax itself is located in the province of Alicante between [...]

Advantages of Travel Printers

If you already have your own travel printer and you’re thinking about buying another desktop printer as a dedicated home printer, think first if the additional investment is really worth it. Having one printer may already be enough to provide your printing needs, even at home. For purposes of discussion, we will rely heavily on [...]

Teaching English in China

Teaching English overseas is a great way to experience a country, and China provides lots of opportunities for teaching. China can be an amazing place to teach and a great opportunity to explore a unique and rich culture. Teaching English in China can be a very rewarding experience but it is one that requires a [...]

Finding Eco Tours Traveling with Contiki

With more and more young people being concerned with the state of the environment and our impact on it, this concern has spilled over into the way we travel. Responsible travel has become a high priority for young people planning to embark on a long-term trip or even on vacation. We are concerned with not [...]

Working Through A Conditional Green Card

A person or couple applying for the k1 visa or the k3 visa has the potential of receiving a green card with restrictions or conditions placed on it. In the case of a k1 visa where the couples are already married, the authorities are working to ensure the marriage is valid. This should [...]

European Travel Stories

There are literally hundreds of blogs out there, covering nearly every foreign country you could ever hope to learn more about, all being written by tech savvy expats trying to explore the culture. The cool thing about this is you can get travel stories from Europe or travel stories from Asia all told from the [...]

Blue Flag Beaches in Cyprus

photo credit: Mrs Logic
There are beaches and there are beaches! Let’s face it when you have a big family it’s not enough just to sit down on any old beach by the sea. Cleanliness and safety are both very important concerns for a stress free holiday. One of the attractions of the beaches in [...]

Good Places for a Tropical Vacation

I believe it’s a fairly well known fact that there are exactly eleventy-billion tropical resorts operating in the world today. All of which are on one top ten list or another that run on repeats of Travel Channel shows. All of these places lie at various points on a ridiculously broad spectrum also, this makes [...]

Traveling in Asia

Traveling in Asia is such a broad topic that it seems few Americans know what they are getting themselves into when they start looking at vacationing in the world’s largest continent. Even deciding where to travel to can be a huge undertaking. Do you want ritzy? Do you want cheap? Are you looking for culture? [...]

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

When traveling to Australia what are your top picks? Sydney? The Gold Coast? Well how about Melbourne?
Melbourne is the sports capital of Australia with over half a dozen international sports venues. Melbourne hosts the Australian Grand Prix, Australian Open and our own AFL Grand Final. I suppose you may have also heard of ‘the race [...]

Horseneck Beach State Park

With the summer having ended I have had to stop going to my favorite beach – Horseneck Beach MA. I spent more time than I ever have in years’ past, mainly because I had more free time on my hands this summer.
The beach and park is now real familiar to me, to the point were [...]

Cheap Vegas Hotels And Fantastic Casinos

Cheap Vegas hotels abound right now due to the downturn in the economy. There are many really fine hotels to choose from which not long ago were costly and probably out of the financial reach of many of us.

photo credit: Zepfanman.com
If you care for the casino then Las Vegas is of course going to [...]

What is The Advantage of Booking a Boutique Hotel Room

When you go to a distant city, you are likely to book your room in advance. What first comes into your mind is some big name like Radisson or Hyatt. I suggest trying to look for something out of the box, and google city name plus bed and breakfast or boutique hotel.
Of course beware of [...]

Precautions For Budget Travelers And Free Travel Vagabonds

Budget travelers are most often looking out for great deals as well as free travel opportunities when they are on the move. However, the ‘traveling for free’ path can be a significantly more vulnerable one than usual travel scenarios . Because of this, more precautions need to be taken into consideration.
It is not a bad [...]

Travel Songs to Listen Too

How would you go about defining a “travel song?” Does it have to actually be a song about traveling or can it just be that great song that everyone knows the words to and can sing together in an over packed car during an extended road trip across several state lines? The song I always [...]

Learn About Timeshare Promotions

When vacation time rolls around but the check book says no, it is time to consider timeshare promotions as a cheap way to have a vacation.
There are many ways to cut vacation costs using timeshares promotions. Sometimes you will find free lodging and others you will find free event tickets. Some in the Orlando area [...]

Cuba Holidays for Every Budget

There are excursions available in Cuba for everything from scenic tours to exploration adventures. Snorkeling along the reefs is a fun way to spend the day, and Cuba has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are so many things to do in Cuba this is the perfect getaway. There are resorts [...]

Plenty of Options for Cayo Coco Hotels

Cayo Coco is a perfect vacation destination for people of all ages. It is a small island that is located in Cuba, and it offers some of the worlds finest hotels and beautiful beaches. There are many things to do in Cayo Coco such as diving the spectacular coral reef and relaxing on the beach. [...]

Good Honeymoon Tips

Having a good honeymoon often depends on whether or not you start it out with some good honeymoon tips. You don’t need a lot of fancy tips to have a good honeymoon, but a few will lead you far and make a time you will never forget.
Remember that it is all about the two of [...]

Top Luggage Choices

There are many choices when it comes to luggage and you really need to think about it before you rush out and buy your next set. The type of travel that you do, the length of time that you will be away, the type of items that you pack and even you physical ability all [...]