Archive for October, 2007
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Saturday, October 27th, 2007My husband left the beach before us to make sure that we got a table in the taverna for lunch, whilst I dried the children off from their swim. My daughter spotted him and asked, “Mummy, why is Daddy sitting in that man’s garden?” He had actually mistaken a private house for the taverna and [...]
Funny thing happened at Budapest.
Friday, October 26th, 2007Several years ago we visited Budapest. We jumped up in the morning full of enthusiasm to explore the city, caught the train into the city and had a great day. At days end we were sure of which line to catch back to the pension, as we had carefully written down the station name, “dohányozni [...]
Three of the most common health problems.
Friday, October 26th, 2007Three of the most common health problems that you may experience when traveling are jet lag, altitude sickness, and diarrhea. When you fly across time zones, the differing amounts of light can change your internal body clock, resulting in a condition known as jet lag. Jet lag may cause some symptoms that are bummers on [...]
English Lessons at London’s Soho Streets.
Friday, October 26th, 2007A gay man could get laid in the remote corners of the world, trekking through an Amazonian jungle amongst face painted natives who speak in clicks and clacks, or caravanning across the Tibetan plains underneath a soft yak blanket and followed by a nightcap of hot butter tea. That’s what I thought walking through London’s [...]
Airport security checkpoints.
Thursday, October 25th, 2007Everyone who travels by air goes through airport security checkpoints. These checkpoints are operated by Transportation Security Officers from the Transportation Security Administration.
The checkpoints are there to make sure that terrorists can’t bring anything aboard the plane that would enable them to take it over or destroy it. These are called “prohibited items” [...]
Villa Caletas, Heaven’s Closest Resort in Costa Rica
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007If you are looking for luxury, privacy and an unparalleled view of the Pacific Coast, then Villa Caletas is the place for you.
A short 1.5 drive from Costa Rica’s International Airport will take you the country’s most elegant and exclusive resort on the Pacific Coast. This hotel has the unique characteristic of offering a combination [...]