Archive for August, 2008
Budapest For Foreign Students
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is a metropolis of two million people and a vibrant center of European culture. The Danube flows through the heart of the city, dividing its two principals areas: residential and historic Buda on the hilly western bank; Pest on the eastern bank, the site of governmental, commercial, and cultural institutions.
Budapest… [...]
Making A Splash In St. Croix
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.; Bob and Sandy haven’t left the pool during waking hours except to refill the refrigerator with beer. Two hundred and ninety pounds of Bob jumped into the pool creating a wave. It sloshed over the deck, and drenched parched agaves below. By the time we arrived everyone was clamoring, ?don’t… [...]
Money Saving Tips For Girls On The Go
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. Sure, it takes more effort to save money on the road, but when you are a hard working gal with dreams of hoofing it across continents, sometimes those pennies saved can mean the difference between out on the road or broke at home. Here are a… [...]
See Naples And Die!
There is a saying in Italy that goes ‘vedi Napoli e poi muori’. Translated, this means ’see Naples and die’. The actual meaning of this refers to being overwhelmed by what a beautiful and an incredible city Naples is. (although some may argue that what it really means that Naples is such a dangerous and… [...]
How To Smoke A Cigar (and Not Look Like A Heathen In The Process)
Not everyone in the world knows how to smoke a cigar. Even those that smoke cigars regularly do not necessarily know how to smoke a cigar. How so? Smoking cigars is like showing dogs: there is skill involved, as well as a certain beauty and sophistication.
Here are some tips for how… [...]
Vacationing In Fort Morgan Alabama
Located just west of Gulf Shores on the Alabama Gulf Coast, Fort Morgan is the ideal vacation destination for anyone looking to commune with nature, soak in history, and relax on some of the beautiful beaches that surround this area. While most individuals think of Gulf Shores when they imagine vacationing on the coast, Fort… [...]
Italy Cities Along The Po River
When considering touring Italy, most visitors probably want to see the major cities of Florence, Rome, Venice. Without a doubt, these are the highlights for a reason. But smaller towns can provide a better understanding of Italian history and offer their own fascination. These places were the backdrop for the struggle for… [...]
See What The Travel Agents See!
The travel Industry is a multibillion dollar Industry and is growing significantly each year. In the past the Travel Suppliers would sell their travel packages to the travel agency and the travel agency would sell the package directly to the public. This is changing!
Because of the Internet and the positive response to the Internet… [...]
Rail Breaks Why Many People Are Turning Their Backs On Flying
According to statistics supplied by Great Rail Journeys (GRJ) ? one of the UK?s premier holiday companies that specialise in rail - an amazing 40,000 Britons are taking package rail holidays every year. These figures would have been hard to believe some five to ten years ago when the phrase ?British Rail? was synonymous… [...]
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