Mexico: Oh Behave!
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Posted July 16th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Do Americans have a sullied reputation in foreign countries? I think they just might indeed!Soon after moving to Guanajuato, Mexico, my wife and I began meeting other American expats who moved from America to a town called San Miguel de Allende, and then to Guanajuato. Their reasons for jumping from one Mexican town to another were so astounding that we had to check this out for ourselves.What our new fellow-expats told us is that San Miguel de Allende was a town full of spoiled, rich Americans ...
What To Pack When Traveling Pt. II
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Posted July 16th, 2009 at 7:20 am
With 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 pack efficiently and smartly any bags that must be checked up front. Whether flying on a wee...
The Tarangire
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Posted July 16th, 2009 at 3:20 am
When visiting the North of Tanzania, for a safari, the usually itinerary is, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and then Lake Manyara. These parks are a must, especially for the first time visitor to Tanzania.Often Tarangire National Park is left out an itinerary, and if it is visited, it is only for a short visit before heading of to the bigger attractions of Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. This park is only a ninety-minute drive from Arusha Town, which is the usua...
Mexico: The Weather Is A Mess
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Posted July 15th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Every year there is a ritual in Guanajuato--a kind of character endurance test--that comes each May and lasts until the end of September. It is a ritual that has been occurring since, well, the beginning of everything. It is, ?La Temporada de la Lluvia?. This translates to: The Rainy Season.What I am talking about here is that all of Guanajuato?s yearly rain, all 20 inches of it, falls from the heavens in a time frame of three to maybe three and half months. This may not seem a big deal but when...
Garden Route Adventures: Castles Polo Whales And Dolphins
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Posted July 15th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Kurland: Polo Playing LuxuryKurland is unquestionably, the most desirable location on the Garden Route, a 700 ha estate consisting of a small luxury hotel and a polo complex. Helicopters land on the lawn and bumping into international polo players is not uncommon. This family estate, established by Baroness Dianne Behr is minutes from the finest beaches of Natures Valley and Plettenberg Bay. It resides on Tatler magazine's 2004 and 2003 list of 101 Best Hotels in the World.This luxury boutique h...
Siberia Russia Part 3 Communist Planes And Defining "Fluent"
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Posted July 15th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
In the first two parts of this series, we covered my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia.Day 3Technically, it?s day two and half. I think. Time began to blur as we flew over the international date line. Wait, do we add a day or lose a day? I was so confused that I didn?t know whether to whine about losing or gaining a day in my life. Whatever day it wa...
British Holiday Destinations Why Poole Is A Cool Resort
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Posted July 15th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Forget the bucket and spade image of the British seaside holiday. A small corner of Dorset is fast becoming the UK?s own Riviera. Homes on the two mile stretch of Sandbanks Peninsula, overlooking Poole harbour, now command some of the world?s highest property prices - snapping closely at the heels of hot spots Tokyo, Hong Kong and central London. Enjoying the world?s second largest natural harbour after Sydney, Australia, Poole has long been a center for sailing and water sports and is home to t...
On Oregon’s Coast Lewis & Clark And The Holidays
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Posted July 15th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Sometimes, the best holiday celebrations aren't the most famous or obvious ones.This is especially true on Oregon's coast, where one big secret is that this time of year doesn't just mean the area's notoriously stormy and wild weather, but that it has many days that are unusually dry and warm compared to the rest of the state. But the most delightful secrets lie in the realm of holiday celebrations, which make for some memorable discoveries along this famously pristine stretch of shoreline.On th...
Malaga A Personal Insight
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Posted July 15th, 2009 at 3:20 am
Article 4Malaga is well known as the Airport which links the UK to the Costa del Sol in Spain?s most southern coast, and principally Marbella its illustrious neighbour. However Malaga has much to commend itself to the visitor who, before traveling onwards should stop and investigate the delights of this wonderful cosmopolitan Spanish city.The town is full of museums and restaurants and beaches, many of which are unknown to the usual tourist and may even be off the beaten track! The Picasso museu...
Living And Holidaying On Poole Quay
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Posted July 14th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Holidaying or even living near Poole Harbour in Dorset has lots to recommend it.It has the largest natural harbour in Europe and the second largest in the world.It has 3 miles of deep golden sand beaches and Sandbanks has been voted the best beach in Britain and has won the Blue Flag award thirteen times.Sandbanks (an area of Poole) has 18 millionaires residing and is the fourth most expensive place to buy land per acre in the world.It is home to Brownsea Island, which is famous for its red squi...
