On Weekends
The Guide To Traveling and Dining
Archive for September, 2008
Sep
19
Last time when I was abroad, I wanted to buy one of those ultra stylish Baby Phat Handbag, but unfortunately could not find. I am a big fan of Baby Phat’s fashion ever since I first discovered her, but it’s not easy to find her line in shops, because of prices and prestigious boutiques are not everywhere as we know. So, guess what? After traveling and coming home, I searched online and figured I can shop for her clothes and handbags directly at her official website! babyphat.com, who would believe it’s so simple? SO now I know where to find her clothes AND no need to pay for importing and middle man fees! Ain’t it great, the power of internet… and fashion!
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19
Remember I posted all my photos from Prague? So here is more info. Did you know that since the end of the Cold War, the country has relished its new position in the spotlight. Prague is fast becoming a hub of activity for the young (and young at heart, of course) to party somewhere new.
Prague is home to some of the most fascinating bars and clubs and there are enough to cater for any taste. Even if you are not a massive fan of all-nighters, you will soon be swept up in the vibe and atmosphere that is truly a Czech attraction.
The national drink is beer, and this will be flowing everywhere you go. With so many places to go, it is hard to know where to start. If you can, try and spend at least a week in Prague so you can see as many places as possible. Also, you should try stay in a hotel as close to the hub of the city as possible so you don’t have to wait too long for a taxi when you want to return home in the early hours of the morning. Read the rest of this entry »
Sep
19
No matter where you go, some things are just international. One of them, for example, is black mold. Everyone normally has a different technique for removing it but the best black mold removal solution is offered by waterrestoration911.com who can help you to get rid of this fungus. Cleaning the water is essential from any aspect, if we only knew how many deaths are caused worldwide because of unclean water, you wouldn’t even be reading this blog post now, you’d have been busy getting the black mold of your pipes. Have a look at the link above for more details on how, for how much and how fast you can restore your water. Good luck!
Sep
17
Want to experience sylvan surroundings, relics of the past, historical monuments, museums and galleries and European urbanization – all in place? If yes, then get your ticket booked to visit Prague, the limelight of European destinations. Located on the bank of the River Vltava in central Bohemia; Prague is the capital of Czech Republic and is the home of over 1.9 million people with varied cultural background. The city has a rich heritage and the combination of ancient and modern culture has been enlisted Prague with World Heritage Sites. As a result, tourists flock in the city in a large number that paves the way for the real estate industry to optimize the income by providing safe and budget accommodation to tourists in Prague. Read the rest of this entry »
Sep
16
No one can say no to a lover who is proposing during a cruise. You’re like Romeo and Juliet struck in an amazing moment of pleasure, the only difference is you won’t find yourself gasping for breath due to ship sinking. What’s more if he proposes while on board a classic ship? Romance, love, affection and pleasures; every positive word that could enter your mind is exactly the feeling which will envelope you.
There are ships that were created long time ago, thus they project classic look. But wait, you need not to worry about being drowned or something because all of them are still highly functioning. Thus, people should be thankful these days that they are able to have a taste of how it is to live during older generation. However, because of the new SOLAS regulation which simply stand for Safety Of Life At Sea, cruising using these ships may no longer be possible in the nearing 2010. Now that you have still the time, grab the opportunity right ahead! A number of ships will be covered by this ordinance except the QE2. Read the rest of this entry »
Sep
12
myLifetime.com has been popular for some time now, thanks to all the wonderful craft ideas they offer to their reader, but of course, there is so much more! When you browse the pages of myLifetime.com, you can view an absolutely unimaginable selection of ideas for any occasion, and any budget. This is the ultimate place for women who support the “DIY” idea and enjoy creating with their own hands. With a little help from myLifetime.com anyone can turn to a crafts master. This once again proves that anything can be made easily, all you need is a bit of inspiration.
From astrology to relationships, home crafts and parenting, you will find all you want to read about — in one site online. Share your thoughts and read others comments and ideas, after all the traveling around the world, eventually you do find all you need right in front of your computer.
Sep
12
Traveling abroad is a great learning experience for kids and parents. Here are 10 tips to help keep your family safe, and ensure everyone has a great time.
1. Fill out all emergency information on your passports. Make sure family members wear their passport on their body at all times. Children should carry the phone number and address of at least one trusted adult back home.
2. Read, understand, and follow all travel warnings issued for the area you are visiting. Do not travel to unsafe areas.
3 .Make two copies of everyone’s passport id page. Carry one copy with you in a separate place from your passport, and leave the second with a trusted friend or family member back home. Parents should carry additional copies of children’s passports. Read the rest of this entry »
Sep
12
I am sure that most readers of this blog are not only interested in shopping, but also in blogging and making presents to the people they love, and the only place that unites both is Shogging.com. Yes, the name quite frankly speaks for itself, but let’s go further and see how we can make use of it. Let’s say, you want to make a gift to a person you love, especially since holidays are going to start soon.
Where will you start, at… GiftTree.com? Good choice.But at Shogging.com, you will find all the details, featured products, delivery details and of course other users are able to rate and comment on every shop and product, so you can see what’s high rated, recommended, and what’s not. Shogging.com shoudl really be the first place you check before starting to shop online because this is where you will find all the great deals and needed info. Enjoy!
Sep
11
Whether you live in Toronto or are just coming in for a visit, the downtown area is replete with fun things to do and activities that will keep you busy for as long as you have time. There is something for every interest and it can be a great way to spend a day or two with family and friends, or even on your own.
Some of the most impressive attractions are actually world-class. Toronto boasts a variety of world’s longest, tallest, biggest, etc. Many of these attractions are located in the downtown area, making it extremely easy to check them out, including many Toronto Restaurants.
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Sep
8
Iceland is a country roughly the size of Kentucky but with a lot fewer people. It is located a little below the Arctic Circle roughly between Greenland and the United Kingdom and about a 5-hour flight from the East coast of the US. It has a population of just over three hundred thousand people which means that the population density is very low.
Population numbers and geography aside, Iceland is an amazing country for many reasons though, I don’t think that it’s a country that is top of mind when it comes to vacation planning. Maybe that’s what I liked about it. I live in a very crowded, southern California city where traffic is always a problem and getting away from the crush of humanity, ironically, requires a lot of driving.
As many of you already know, many of the world’s top tourist locations are being loved to death by the millions of visitors who come every year to see the sites, walk up the same staircase in an old church, or get a photo holding up the Leaning tower of Pisa. If you go to Paris or Rome, or some of the other top European destinations, you wait in lines, you sit in traffic; hell, if I wanted that I could just stay in California. I am not saying that visiting these famous cities is not worth it. I am saying that it is getting harder and harder to enjoy these cities and landmarks because everyone is visiting these cities and landmarks.
Of course, everyone’s idea of fun is different. But, for me going to a place where I could almost literally leave civilization behind sounded pretty good. I have read about Iceland and was taken by the exotic and unspoiled nature scenes. I wanted to be there, in those pictures, camping, hiking, exploring glaciers and high mountain meadows. Sound like a set up for disappointment? Turns out it wasn’t.
Certainly there is always a difference between your imagination (perception) and reality. But I have to say that my experiences weren’t that far off from my perceptions. I traveled there in the late summer when the temperatures are decent (mid 50s to low 60s F) and the days are long – real long. I did all the usual tourist stuff while I was in Reykjavik and then I booked a 5 day backpacking and trekking tour into the highlands of Iceland, from Thorsmork to Landmannalaugur. Each day we hiked for 5-7 hours stopping along the way to learn about the history and geography of the various locations, at nigh we slept in tents, ate good food, and played music or just talked about our days till sleep overcame us.
When I got back to Reykjavik, I booked a jeep tour that took us right up onto a glacier, called Langjokul (the long glacier). This too was a real experience. Once we got to the top of the glacier, we all got out of the jeep to look around and experience the surroundings. The two things that stuck with me about this were the silence and the amazing view from atop this glacier. I could see so far that I think I was seeing the curvature of the earth. Read the rest of this entry »