MP3 players are handy, but how do you recharge them in the car? And how do you top up your rechargeable batteries? Can you heat the baby’s bottle when you are miles from civilization? Read on and you’ll find answers to these questions. Travel by vehicle poses distinctive problems that you can solve with a [...]
Monday, July 30, 2007
Let’s face it—lodging is not cheap. Often the most expensive part of your vacation is the hotel room. Some people do not try to find cheap hotels. They have nightmares of roach infested quarters, with dirty sheets, wrinkled comforters, and the wrong kind of cable television. But in reality there are many cheap hotels that [...]
Sunday, July 22, 2007
While I’m sure you’re aware of the land of the free, it’s a pretty common phrase, have you ever heard of the land of the sun? Well, you may not have, but then again you probably have at some point. The Costa del Sol, whose name means “Coast of the sun”, has recently been becoming [...]
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Costa Rica a jewel in the heart of Central America, Costa Rica is known as one of the leading R&R destinations. Once thought of as literally having precious gems and metals in its mines, Costa Rica was called “rich coast” by the first Spanish settlers in the 1500’s. At present, Costa Rica is precious, since [...]
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
A popular vacation destination year round, make Tahoe your next vacation getaway. Located on the borders of California and Nevada, Tahoe is home to the deep crystal blue Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and entertainment ranging from galleries, museums, golf courses and casinos. A Tahoe vacation provides the perfect setting for family, friends and [...]
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
How light is light? Lightweight backpacks weigh less than three pounds, a standard I just invented. There are good packs under three pounds for almost all types of trips. My own Golite backpack weighs just 14 ounces, and has a capacity of 2900 cubic inches, plus 1000 more in the extension collar. It’s more comfortable [...]
Sunday, July 15, 2007
If you slip and fall on the steps of the Basilica, chances are that your travel insurance coupled with your health insurance will cover the bill and reduce the inconvenience. If your home is burgled while you’re abroad and you need to return home quickly, the right travel cover will reimburse you part of the cost [...]
Sunday, July 15, 2007
One of the most visited sites in the world today by travelers is Machu Picchu. It is located in Cuzco, Peru in the high Andes Mountains. It is approximately 724 miles away from Lima, the Peruvian capital. A typical trip by land on a bus takes about 20 hours. One could also take a flight [...]
Friday, July 13, 2007
Did you ever sit down with your family to plan your next vacation and then realize that you just couldn’t find that special somewhere where the parents and the kids, and perhaps another relative or 2, could all find something interesting to do? And on top of that, maybe you’ve been to all the interesting places [...]
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