Mexico: Man’s Best Friend
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Posted July 5th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I just love dogs. I love all breeds of dogs and even those of the Heinz 57 variety. I grew up with Doberman Pinchers that my father bred and trained as a hobby. All I know about dogs I learned from watching my Dad work with them.Mexicans love dogs too. If the people of Guanajuato are any indication of all Mexicans, then our south-of-the-border neighbors have a love affair with dogs. They are everywhere here. I don?t know how many exactly but at night, around 9:45 p.m., the canine chorus begins. ...
Your Car Is In Danger In Spain Part Two
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Posted July 5th, 2009 at 3:19 am
Your Car in Spain (Part 2) More Trouble on the CostasIn Part one we dealt with a new Spanish law change, obliging car owners who are driving in Spain on UK or Irish number plates, to change to Spanish plates within 30 days. This rule actually applies to residents but not to non-residents who may use their car for 6 months of any year in that country. However Spanish Police are not really too worried about drawing a difference between the two and are very happy to impound any car for a week until...
Things To Do In San Diego When You’re In Town
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Posted July 4th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
When planning a trip to California, you might as well spend a good portion of it in San Diego. This city, while famous for its trolley and being the home of the world?s most crooked road, offers more than just curiosities. Take the time to explore and it?s guaranteed to be a trip well worth the time. Here are just some places to get you started.San Diego ZooThe world-famous San Diego Zoo began as a collection of plants and animals from the Panama-American Exposition back in the early 1900s. Toda...
Phuket Web Guide To Travel To Phuket Thailand
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Posted July 4th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, and is approximately the size of Singapore. Phuket nestles in balmy Andaman Sea waters on Thailand's Indian Ocean coast-line 867 kilometers south of Bangkok.Phuket is an island connected by bridges to southern Thailand's Andaman Sea coast, in the Indian Ocean, lying between 7' 45 and 8' 15 north latitude, and from 98' 15 to 98' 40 west longitude on the map. Thailand's largest island, Phuket is surrounded by 32 smaller islands that form part of the same admin...
10 Things To Know About Russia
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Posted July 4th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Russia is an immensely huge and diverse country. Following are 10 things you should know about this immense country.10 Things To Know About RussiaThe largest country in the world, Russia is a conundrum wrapped up in an enigma, which has been shaken, twisted and stirred over the centuries. There are so many contradictions in the country, that it is often hard to say anything is absolute in Russia. Still, here are a few things that you should know and might just surprise you.1. Each year, the Pres...
Las Vegas Attractions And Tips
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Posted July 4th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Taking a tour of the Las Vegas Sites and Attractions can be some of the most exciting and exhilarating experiences of your vacationing life. Las Vegas is probably the only city in the world built up for the express purpose of bringing in tourists looking to gamble away their hard earned money. At least you know what you?re going to Las Vegas to do when you head out west ans while you are losing money you might as well have a good time too.The sites in Las Vegas are almost worth the entire trip...
How Safe Are Ferries?
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Posted July 4th, 2009 at 7:19 am
In 2003, a ferry in New York City struck a pier in Staten Island, killing eleven and injuring more than seventy. In 2005, a ferry in British Columbia missed the dock and crashed into small boats in the marina. And more recently, a ferry in the Red Sea sank, claiming the lives of over one thousand passengers. Just a few days previous to that disaster, a ferry in Indonesia sank, killing dozens. All of these tragedies beg the question: how safe are ferries? Ferries are popular with tourists, ...
Moving Around The Serengeti Following The Migration
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Posted July 4th, 2009 at 3:19 am
Moving around the Serengeti following the migration is one of life?s great pleasures. If ever you get an opportunity don?t think twice; pack your bags and head out to East Africa. Moving around the Serengeti has its problems, there are few lodges in many areas so where to sleep. Bedding down next to the migration, to the wildebeest is not an option. There are just too many lions that follow the migration to even think about sleeping in the option.Over a million wildebeest move annually from ...
Your Car Is In Danger In Spain Part Two
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Posted July 3rd, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Your Car in Spain (Part 2) More Trouble on the CostasIn Part one we dealt with a new Spanish law change, obliging car owners who are driving in Spain on UK or Irish number plates, to change to Spanish plates within 30 days. This rule actually applies to residents but not to non-residents who may use their car for 6 months of any year in that country. However Spanish Police are not really too worried about drawing a difference between the two and are very happy to impound any car for a week until...
Is That Upgraded Airline Seat Worth The Effort & Money
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Posted July 3rd, 2009 at 7:20 pm
I?m the kind of traveler who can easily log 100,000 or more miles per year, and I?ve done it several times. I know most of the ins and outs of upgrading, getting a better seat or grade of service for the money.But having done it on scores of segments, I find myself asking: Is it worth the effort?And just as important, is it worth the money?Upgrading makes you WORK.You might have to rush to an airline counter well ahead of the flight, stand in line until a representative logs in, and then be put ...
