The 2012 Summer Olympics are being held in London this year. People from all over the world are heading to London to support their country’s athletes, participate in events, to watch history in the making or just to have some good old-fashioned London fun. My co-worker’s 16-year old younger sister and her dance troupe are [...]
Why Preparation is Key When Visiting Overseas Friends or Relatives
January 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
Having close friends or family living abroad is an ideal opportunity for a cost-effective holiday – if you don’t need to splash out on accommodation then you’ll have a lot more to spend on enjoying yourself seeing the sights while you’re away. That said, it’s still vital that you make the necessary preparations before you [...]
Delicious Destinations: Savannah, Georgia
November 19, 2011 1 Comment
I have two sexy words for you: Southern Food. Only in the south can you ignore the aches in your overflowing belly that scream “enough!” and continue your mindless food-daze like a zombie searching for brains, except instead of grunting “brains” you’re chanting “pecans.” Your internal taste bud compass guides you North, South, East, and [...]
Day Trips From Long Beach Island
July 15, 2011 1 Comment
Locals like me know that Long Beach Island is an ideal destination because of its centralized location along the Jersey Shore. You’ve got Atlantic and Cape May Counties in the south and Monmouth County in the north. Here are some Day Trip ideas to help enhance your Jersey Shore experience that even us locals like to do: Dutch [...]
His and Hers: London Highlights Part 2
June 5, 2011 Leave a Comment
To continue His and Hers: London Highlights, here are a few more “must-see” attractions: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese: This is one of the oldest pubs in London with history dating back to the 13th century. Located at 145 Fleet Street, this historical pub was rebuilt in the 16th century after the great fire. It’s quite [...]
His and Hers: London Highlights Part 1
June 3, 2011 1 Comment
For couples headed to the posh city of London, here are some highlights to explore during your travel stay. These highlights are a great starting point whether you’re new to London or have visited multiple times. There are endless sites in London to sink your travel-teeth into, so let’s jump-start your travel-hungry journey with these “must-see” [...]
Munich’s Masterpieces
January 5, 2011 2 Comments
Our last trip enabled us to venture into some of the greatest museums in the world. We strolled through the halls of the Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam among several others. The start of our art adventure began with two of the grandest museums I have [...]
Three Barcelona Freebies
March 6, 2010 Leave a Comment
Let’s face it – traveling isn’t cheap. Even with today’s fortunate travel steals, travel comes with a price. Between airfare, accommodations, and your budgeted daily allowance for food, transportation, attractions, souvenirs, etc. – travel has its expenses. Luckily for travelers, Barcelona is home to a few freebies, all of which create lifelong memories, cushion your daily [...]
Bed Bugs: The Exterminator’s Guide for Travelers
February 6, 2010 1 Comment
The curtain sways with the cool night air, the glow of the street below lingering just for a second. The room is silent except for the deep rhythmic breathing of the couple that lies there. Asleep they are unaware of the vile creature that lurks in the darken corners, waiting for a taste of their [...]
Prague, Czech Republic: Travel Tips
December 17, 2009 Leave a Comment
Airport Shopping Unlike many airports in the United States, the airports in Europe tend to have a second security checkpoint at the entrance of departing gates. This is the case at Ruzyne-Prague Airport. Therefore, after you’ve checked in with your airline and are off to find your departing gate – do not expect that you’ll [...]
