So, this is the Brazil. This is what Rio de Janeiro is really all about. When the Carnival arrives, companies close down, shops shut their doors early, and streets are closed off to make way for dancing, parties and parades. This awe inspiring festivity not only provides entertainment for the thousands of people attending the [...]
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Preparing for the Rio Carnival
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A New Year – A New You!
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008For many the Christmas season is their favorite time of the year. This is due to the overall positive spirit spread in the air. Some examples of this are the gift giving/exchanges family gatherings etc. But, some people anxiously wait for Christmas to end in order to start new a chapter in their lives during [...]
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Thailand – Chang Mai and the Night Market
Monday, December 29th, 2008Chang Mai is the largest city in the north of Thailand and well worth a trip. In many ways, Chang Mai is similar to Bangkok, but without the mass of people.
Chang Mai
Chang Mai is perhaps the most serene big city I have ever had the privilege of visiting. Located at the foot of a large [...]
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On the Road Again
Sunday, December 28th, 2008Just like Willy Nelson, I could not wait to get on the road again.
After five years of marriage my husband and I had traveled to France, Florida, Missouri, Georgia and the Caribbean. We had also taken many weekend trips around my husband’s hectic work schedule.
That all changed January 16,1992 – [...]
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Avoid Pickpockets When Traveling Abroad
Saturday, December 27th, 2008Pick pocketing is one of the world’s oldest professions and each year thousands of travelers fall prey to this crime. While the majority of trips to foreign countries are incident free, the potential for becoming a target for pickpocketing does exist. Keep in mind; this is a crime of opportunity. Using a little common sense [...]
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A Stag Weekend in Edinburgh
Saturday, December 27th, 2008Reached a stagnant point in work? It’s time for you to treat yourself to a stag weekend in Edinburgh. Chillisauce will ensure that it turns up to be your best stag weekend till date. What’s more, all the stag weekends are custom made according to individual requirements. What are you waiting for? Just let Chillisauce [...]
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Them’s The Breaks… Surfing Australia’s NSW Central Coast
Saturday, December 27th, 2008Surfing on the Central Coast is more a lifestyle than a pastime. And with 31 official beaches, it’s no surprise!
Buggeries, Half-tide Rocks, The Box, Catho, Ghosties, Moonie, Frazer, Gravelies, The Haven, Macs, Copa, North Avoca, Sharktower, the Pines, Avoca Point, Bushpig, The Bend, Littles, Pellos, Wambie, Shelly, North Shelly, Shelly Point, Forries, Norah Head, Bateau… [...]
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Alaska Cruising 2006… A Quick Preview
Friday, December 26th, 2008Thinking about an Alaska cruise this summer? You’ve got tons of options along the sea routes of “the Great Land” in 2006. And few, if any, passengers who make the trip will return home disappointed in this region of towering mountains, lush forests, endless acres of untrammeled wilderness, whales in the water and brown (grizzly) [...]
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European Cruise – Never A Waste Of Money
Thursday, December 25th, 2008A cruise along the European coastline, wouldn’t that be just a dream come true? If only you had the time and money to go on board a cruise ship and visit all those ports in the Mediterranean, to then go around the Iberian Peninsula to the North Sea up, up, and away almost to Siberia. [...]
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Motor Home Living – Part 1
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008Motor Home Living – Part 1
So here we are, in our forties, the kids have moved out, and we are tired of the rat race. Then the idea came, lets look into full time Motor home living.
Since I have a virtual career, and my wife is in accounting, this just might work.
No more mortgage payment, [...]
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