Mexico: Money Doesn’t Buy You Love
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Posted August 6th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Today I was sitting in one of our beautiful plazas when some Americans showed up and started taking pictures of this person's parrot. Seeing people walking around with what Americans would consider exotic animals is not unusual here. So we watched them snapping pictures and speaking to this guy, who didn't speak English, but who politely nodded and smiled at them.I decided to engage these gringos since it is a great way to get ideas for my writing, and what do you know, here I am writing about i...
9 Simple Tips To Protect You And Your Things While Moving
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Posted August 6th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Adding to the excitement or nervousness of moving is the dilemma of packing. Mankind, being pack rats, tends to gather a lot of clutter over the years --things of use, of sentimental value, gifts, brick-a brack, and family heirlooms. Some are treasured while others tolerated. When the time comes to move there are hard and heartrending decisions to make.Determine how much you are allowed to take with you. Find out the floor space in your new home. Be practical and:?Make a list of ?must haves.??Ar...
What To Pack When Traveling Pt. I
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Posted August 6th, 2009 at 3:19 am
Personal EffectsWith today's heightened security in airports, it is perfectly natural to want to have your luggage with you when you travel. You want to be certain everything you packed for your business trip or vacation arrives intact, and vigilance can guarantee that. For extended trips, however, travelers are likely to pack more, ultimately forcing them to check in some of their luggage.It is important, therefore, to know what to keep with you at all times when you travel, and how to pack a c...
Great Barrier Reef Biological Life
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Posted August 5th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
The Great Barrier Reef is a stunning natural sculpture. A key part of the beauty of the area is the Great Barrier Reef biological life.The Great Barrier Reef is a 1616 mile long coral reef situated off of the coast of Queensland in northern Australia. This humongous coral reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, with over 3000 individual coral reefs and 900 separate islands located within the Great Barrier Reef. People from all over the world come here to explore the thousand year old...
Why Romania Is A Holiday Must This Summer
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Posted August 5th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Planning a vacation? Well Romania is ?the? place to be?it is the most diverse country in terms of climate, terrain, flora and fauna; snow capped mountains and a sultry coastline- you can ski on snow or on water!It is located in southeastern Europe. Romania is surrounded by Ukraine to the north, Hungary to its north west, Moldova to the north east and Bulgaria in the south. The famous river Danube flows through Romania from the northwest to the east into the equally famous black sea after forming...
Some Simple Home Truths Relating To The Bahamas
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Posted August 5th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
There are over 700 islands in the Bahamas (including some very little ones) that are located in the West Indies. Since the 1970?s it has been an independent country, and is still part of the Commonwealth which is technically ruled by Elizabeth II (Queen of England). Because of its colonial heritage you will find that the official language of the islands is still English and because it is widely spoken throughout the islands still it has been a key factor in helping the country to flourish and ...
Mysterious And Enchanting Taba And Taba Heights
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Posted August 5th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Overlooking Jordan, Israel and Saudi Arabia, Taba is a paradise for active holidaymakers and outdoor types who enjoy diving, surfing, sailing and catamarans, as well as walking or motorbike tours in the mountains.The border town between Israel and Egypt, this Egyptian Riviera was once a rest town for traders using the caravan route to the fort of Aqaba at the northern-most edge of the Gulf of Aqaba.Recently, Taba has experienced a growth spurt on its coastline and is now home to a number of lead...
How Safe Are Ferries?
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Posted August 5th, 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, ...
Mexico: Where Are The Angry People?
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Posted August 5th, 2009 at 3:19 am
There is a shocking general absence of rage behavior in Mexico. I say ?general? because it is not a total absence. During political rallies and demonstrations, there can be some scary, hot-tempered flare-ups. You will want to make a note of that and avoid going anywhere near political rallies and labor union meetings.What I am talking about is a lack of public rage in the general population. It is the rage that you see all too often in the United States. You know what I am talking about.You cann...
Phuket Web Guide To Travel To Phuket Thailand
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Posted August 4th, 2009 at 11:19 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...
