Mar 29, Croatia Hostels & Budget Accommodation - No Booking Fees!
Feb 22, Cheap Romantic Weekend Getaways Packages for Affordable Vacations for Two.
A selection of cheap romantic weekend getaways for couples in the USA and Canada. Packages at hotels and resorts in romantic and affordable places in Florida, California, South Carolina and Canada.
Jun 9, It's a 'big hit' - Dominican Republic baseball - or as the locals say 'beisbol'
The 'passion and the pride' of the DR - Dominican Republic baseball, be sure to 'catch' a game while you're there!
Extension to route U1 provides additional links for Hillingdon
Bus route U1 (currently Ruislip - Uxbridge - Hillingdon Hospital) will be extended from Hillingdon Hospital to West Drayton Station from Saturday 3 May 2008.
Prambanan: A "Must See" if You're in Yogyakarta...
If you're in Yogyakarta for some reason anyway (like to see the Waisak Day celebration at Borobudur), Prambanan is a "must see" - a part of the larger Yogyakarta experience....
California Passport Office Locations
Up-to-date list of California Passport Office locations by county. Find the California passport office closest to you.
Jindabyne - On the Way to the Snowy Mountains
Yes, it's nearly winter — and ski time — in Australia. If you're heading to the Snowy Mountains, about three hours' drive from Canberra is Jindabyne, the New South Wales...
Mar 29, Hvar Accommodation - Private Apartment Curin
Hvar accommodation. A guide to discount lodging and private accommodation on the island of Hvar, Croatia.
Hong Kong Wetland | Hong Kong Travel Guide
The city of Hong Kong is already very famous for its myths and legendary places. Of these legendary and memorable places is the Hong Kong Wetland park which gives you an exciting experience with simplicity.
Packing-Procrastinating
I am leaving in the morning.. and I still haven’t loaded my car. I am starting.. but not making very good progress.
I am nervous but excited about this weekend.
Flying to Europe Monday or Tuesday…
Deafness = No Passport Check
Our About.com Guide to Deafness alerted me to a pretty shocking story of a hearing-impaired passenger who made it through several checkpoints without ever having to show photo identification. Quite...
Apr 30, Romantic UK Weekend Break - Romantic UK Getaways & Hotels in England, Scotland
A guide to a romantic UK weekend break things to do for couples, romantic UK hotels, log cabins and cottages in England, Scotland and Wales.
The Phantom Returns to Sydney
First performed in 1986 at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London, Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, The Phantom of the Opera, has since played to a worldwide audience of more than 80...
Kakadu and Litchfield in the wet season
We went to Kakadu, Litchfield and Katherine Gorge in January 2006 in the wet. (I also put a note and photo in the Katherine section.) These are some
The Young Travellers Student Card Page
Backpackers - How to find a student card or hostel card. A description of some of the best youth traveller discount cards available
Jan 23, Fares Up for Spring Break
You will pay 10 to 20 percent more this year for Spring Break fares during peak weeks, but you could have guessed that, right? Bargain of the year? Puerto Vallarta, guess we know where to head for Spring Break 2008!
buy cheap spanish property for sale - through repossessions ...
One way to buy cheap spanish property for sale is with repossessed property due for Public Auction. Here are lists of seized properties in Andalucia, Spain ...
May 13, Steamboat cooking recipe and tips for food travel
Steamboat meals are easy to make, the recipe is simple, easier than barbecue and internation cuisine. Bring food along and travel to the highlands, and pack the kitchen utensil to cook an interesting meal. Tips?
Apr 24, Japanese Restaurants in Budapest
Find out where are the best Japanese restaurants in Budapest and where can you have the best sushi in town.
Apr 2, Vieques Rentals. List of House Rental available in Vieques Island Puerto Rico
Rental Houses in Vieques. There is a variety of houses for rent in Vieques. Short Term for vacations or long-term rentals. Great house rentals for families, vacations, great views and great rates.
Three bridges in a row for East London line extension
A spectacular new bridge for Transport for London's (TfL's) East London line extension is to be installed in May.
Apr 14, Vermont Farms Vacations - Plan Vacations to a Vermont Farm
Guide to Vermont farms. Includes name of farm, town location, phone number, and web site.
Check out some Great Waterfront Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral Florida Restaurant Top Picks + REVIEWS and Tips
Some of our favorite waterfront restaurant dining options with a great view are in the Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral Florida area. Check out 'Reviews' and Tips + Top Pick Favorites and a printable Restaurant Map. Also handy links to other Info on what to do and see in the Cocoa Beach area.
A Remarkable Deal for a Wonderful Week in South Africa
I just got back from a very lovely week in South Africa which consisted of 4 nights in Cape Town and 2 nights in Timbavati Game Reserve -- all for...
London for the day!
London, England, Apr 24, 2008
My exact thoughts when I stepped out of the Piccadilly Tube Station were: Hell Yes, I'm in LONDON!
On the Thursday that I went I was assuming that I wouldn't get another opportunity in the near future to look around, so I basically just tried to see everything I could think of! I think this tactic worked quite well, I saw all the iconic symbols of London and had a few nice surprises along the way. My method of tourism is this: forgot my guidebook at home, was too cheap to buy a tourist map, didn't remember to read up on London before I went. So I spun in a circle, picked a direction and started walking (it also helps to follow gift shops, they tend to make a trail of keyrings and Union Jacks between the touristy spots). As a result, I walked around Piccadilly for a while, looking at theatres and old buildings, giggling at the occasional passing double-decker or policeman.
By pure luck, or maybe I was a local in a past life, I ended up in St James Park. This gave me the option of walking one direction to Buckingham Palace, or alternatively to Trafalgar Square. I chose Trafalgar purely because I happened to be closer to that end of the Mall. It was pretty cool, though I didn't have any Mary Poppins flashbacks (apart from humming feed the birds...) and was guiltily disappointed at the lack of pigeons. Still, pigeons are gross and probably would have shat on me so I'm not devastated.
From Trafalgar, after a proper amount of ohhing and ahhing at the big lions and the Museum (which I didn't enter due to a strong aversion borne of culture-freak parents), I walked down to Parliament House and Westminster Abbey. Big Ben is cool! Thankfully, most things that you have seen a million times before are still way cooler in real life. On the way down I passed the Guard Palace where they were doing the changing ceremony with the horses and the cool hats but I was on the wrong side of a road which is impossible to cross so that was a bit disappointing.
I decided to walk down along Parliament House to take more photos (and get a loser look at the hippies camped in the park across the road, protesting war I believe) and then would cross the road and look at the Abbey. I got about halfway down when the sky opened up and it began to POUR. Not polite, English drizzle, this was like being sprayed with a hose. Unpleasant! And of course there was absolutely no where remotely sheltered within 100m of me. I do accept some responsibility for going to London without any wet weather gear, but in my defense it was a lovely day! So i am huddled against a wall with my handbag on my head when it lightens slightly, so I make a break for a doorway across the street (as did everyone else in the vicinity) when I think, why is someone throwing shit at me? Then I realise it is HAIL. AUSTRALIA DOES NOT HAVE SUNSHINE AND HAIL IN THE SAME DAY. I think that in the 4 years I have lived in Perth, it hailed maybe twice. This country is mad, no wonder the Brits are obsessed with the weather.
So I hurried back past Westminster, which was all fenced off so I didn't bother finding out if I could go inside, would have been packed anyway. I was going to head for the London Eye, then I get a call fro my would-be guide to meet him at the nearest tube station. This needs a bit of explaining. Seb was supposed to drive to the outermost tube station, park and both of us go into London. Due to a spirited discussion in the car on the M11, we missed the exit and ended up on something exotically named the London Orbital. This is a bad plan, driving in London is a Bad Plan. So he dropped me at Finsbury Station and I headed to the centre alone. Anyway, he got in touch so we agreed to meet at Westminster, and the weather was still horrible anyway, so I passed the time in the Parliamentary Bookshop reading about the worlds most famous speeches (my only objection was to the inclusion of George Bush, who should be actively excluded from everything). Then, after several phone calls describing our position in relation to Big Ben, we met up and it was vote: Lunch!
Getting on the tube in Westminster and then getting off at Leicester Square and stepping into blazing sunshine is a weird experience (Perth doesn't have an Underground ok!). We had Pizza from the Slicery, another thing Perth lacks, and went for a wander in the Square. I did make a bit of a fool out of myself because I saw some British TV stars (Syd and Chris from Skins) and I just had to go up and introduce myself and ask for a photo! Haha!
From there we walked to Covent Gardens, which I really enjoyed! I saw the massive tea shop, was tempted t buy some but I couldnt justify the expense expecially since my mum packed me off to France with a lifetime supply of tea (Not enough TimTams though!!). So we just browsed, watched some buski...
Dancing, Drugs, Sex Bring Rich Kids to Slum
Hot music, free drugs and sexual energy lures all types to Rio's "funk balls."
Are You a Novice Camper or a Veteran?
I've been tent camping since I was 11. That was a long time ago, and I still take several camping trips every year.How many years have you been camping?1.) less...
Cool Hotels - The Ice Hotel
by: RobertEvery winter something magical happens in the pristine wilderness of Swedish Lapland. A team of snow builders, architects, designers and artists from all over the world come together to create a new hotel made entirely of ice. This isn’t just a staggering piece of artwork, ...
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Travel Adventure Style
By: Aventra DamoraFor some people the idea of taking a trip to a sunny destination and doing nothing but lying on the beach does not sound like a fun holiday. If this sounds like you, adventure travel might just be your next perfect ...
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Cruise discounts that will make your dream vacation cheaper
By: Michael RadAbout 60 days before the departure of a ship is the best time to look for a discount. This is the last day when people cancel their reservation penalty free. It is a great opportunity for you to buy a ticket, because the cruise ...
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Family Resort Jamaica Vacation
Jamaica is one of the major tourist destinations and beautiful islands of West Indies. Picturesque glory of this island invites many tourists from all over the world. This island is filled with enchanting music, tasty food, rum and attractive beaches.Thousands of tourists and vacationers come here to enjoy their vacations. If you want to visit and stay for some days on this ...
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