Archive for January, 2009

South Africa Safari Top Five National Parks and Game Reserves

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

A South Africa safari is the ideal wildlife trip to go on because the infrastructure and accommodation is superb in all the wildlife parks there and it is still highly affordable in comparison to other African countries.
But given a choice some of the national parks and game reserves are better than others.
Here is a top [...]

Italy: Dining Tips for the Traveller

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Traditional Italian Menu
In a traditional Italian menu, there are the appetizer, first course and second course. Many Italians enjoy their meals for an hour or two, using the time to fellowship with friends or relatives. They delight in having a delicious, relaxing meal, especially at Sunday lunches.
Common Appetizers in Italy
Antipasti (appetizers) in Italy differ from [...]

Williamsburg Virginia Bed And Breakfast

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Williamsburg, Virginia is known for excellent accommodations with warm hospitality. The comfortable, reasonably priced inns are located in the historic colonial City of Williamsburg’s Architectural Corridor Protection District.
Inns have rarities like an indoor antique mall, the pottery, Busch Gardens, water country, and Presidents Park. Wonderful bed and breakfast inns, with the ambience of southern charm [...]

Gaming Hall Taking Chances: Card Playing

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Five-card stud is certainly an incredibly trendy casino pastime. The customers, holding partially covered cards, make wagers into a principal pot which is ultimately bestowed onto the last player endowed with best set of cards. (As everybody knows, the coolest bluff may well prevail too!)

Tanzania Explained – Some Notes

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Most Safaris in Tanzania are usually based around the popular northern circuit of National Parks, which will typically include Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Lake Manyara. Kilimanjaro is also in the North of Tanzania and the wonderful Western Kilimanjaro area where game viewing is on the Kenyan border with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. [...]

Amazon Lodges

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

I had always been told that if you wanted to see wildlife do not go to the Amazon.
That the jungle was so dense that you could never see the wildlife and that the wildlife was mostly nocturnal.
Well, I recently decided to venture into the Jungle, after a conference in Manaus, and was pleasantly surprised.
I spent [...]

Sightseeing in Amsterdam

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. It is also one of the largest and most historic cities in Europe. Amsterdam is located close to the Amstel River as well as the Ij Bay. The city is well known by many tourists for its entertainment and culture.
At this time, the population [...]

Philippines Travel: The Old World Charm of Ilocos

Friday, January 9th, 2009

In old times, Ilocandia has been described as a God-forsaken land because of its arid and difficult terrain. But the hardy people of this province had the patience and the will to survive, and eventually turned it into a lush and abundant highland. Amidst all these is a rich history consisting of legendary uprisings, monumental [...]

Travel Tips – Packing Your Suitcase without Stress

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

The thrill of planning a trip will often light you up and consume all of your time. You look through guidebooks, talk to friends about their experiences, and research your itinerary on the internet. Still all this planning and research will not make the task of packing any less daunting.
Who hasn’t stood at the foot [...]

Summer Vacations: 7 Universal Laws for Survival

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Summer vacations – what better topic could there be for a mental health column than one so likely to separate you from your own mental health?
With that notion in mind, here are 7 Universal Laws for Summer Vacations.
The Law of Preparedness: It’s been said that “prior planning prevents poor performance.” Planning for a vacation is [...]