Big & Tall Beachwear: Have You Met Your Mad Gringo? It was mentioned in a previous article that more information would soon be shared about the Mad Gringo and his line of big & tall beachwear.What is the Mad Gringo? Well, as you will soon find out, it is several things – it's a person, a company, and a state of mind.We recently caught up with our friend, the Mad Gringo, between tiki bar stops – and had a great visit! The...more
Christmas in Phuket Phuket, Thailand: Thailand is a ninety five percent Buddhist country so Christmas is not a festival that officially appears in the Thai calendar, but with a large ex-pat community and Thais who love an excuse to have fun, Christmas is celebrated in fine spirit every year - especially in Phuket in the south of Thailand.In fact, they started playing Christmas carols in Phuket's Tesco on 19th November which took me by...more
Enjoy Free Shows and Get Great Las Vegas Hotel DealsIn the United States or even in other countries, Las Vegas is well known for gambling. Sin city visitors always bring extra money with them but there are places and things you can go and do without spending even a penny. Bellagio Las Vegas is an unmistakable structure in 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South and the signature fountain they have performs a dance number to an expectant crowd every fifteen minutes to pre-recorded music. Las Vegas Hotel Deals are a hit among visitors because of the big savings they get just like in the Bellagio. $995 is money well spent as couples can get a luxury suite with a lake view, dine at any of the hotels first class restaurants, get massage for two, and be treated like a VIP. The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino also has amazing deals to offer: starting at $89, you get 2 for 1 breakfast, and big discounts on hotel facilities like the spa, cabana, and the beach, among many others. Las Vegas Hotel Deals and Stylish WeddingsWeddings become more memorable when executed perfectly and Las Vegas Hotel Deals can make this happen. The Venetian Las Vegas on 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South is a great...more
How Can I Learn to Speak French? One of the trickiest things about the French language is the pronunciation. In many cases, it seems only marginally related to the way French is written, especially to an English speaker. It's oftentimes much easier to start with listening to the language. French is a Latin language and was very influential...more
How to Learn French by Making it Fun If you're learning French, you should have some passion for the language. If you're listening to a tape that has you saying "Hello. How are you?" over and over again, you may well find yourself getting bored with this beautiful language. Sometimes it's very helpful to learn a language in the context of a...more
How to Learn French by Listening One of the best ways to make yourself hate a language is trying to memorize phrases. This method, which is fine for those heading to a foreign country on a trip, is very ineffective for actually learning a language. A lot of the problem stems from the fact that memorizing phrases has the effect of taking everything out of context. Language is all about context and learning language without giving it a context is rather like learning to play the violin without strings. The idea is there, but you really never hear it.When people speak, it's always in reference to something. In phrase books and bland audio tapes, you may learn simple phrases, but these phrases just float in a vacuum. One of the more effective ways to learn a language is through stories. The French language, though it was a major influence on the development of English, has a very unique sound to it that is not easy to memorize. When the words are woven into a story and given a context, however, they can be much easier to memorize, as they're attached to an image and an event, even if both are merely fictional.Sometimes, a story provides the right mental prompt to recall words...more
A trip to Paris is a dream come true for many of us. But the global financial crisis and shrinking value of many currencies versus the Euro may have you second guessing or even postponing that dream trip to Paris. But if you are considering a...more
Ho ho hold on...are you using a world courier firm this Christmas? Everyone knows how stressful Christmas time can be and it's one side of the festive period that most people dread. Getting the Christmas dinner out on time, buying all the...more
Forces boys and girls especially appreciate a parcel at Christmas Many parents in the UK in recent years have experienced for the first time the mixed emotions that come when they know that one of their children is serving in a distant place...more
Unwanted Christmas Gifts? Perhaps There Is Someone Else who'd appreciate them more? With some families there will be one member of the family that may not be the best at guessing what you want most for Christmas, without sounding too...more
Presents need wrapping in more than pretty paper to ensure they get through the Christmas crush It might not be very festive or cheery, but when the need arises to send a Christmas gift parcel by a worldwide delivery service, it pays to ensure...more
Parcel senders can be sure of support from international couriers in getting their packages through the pre-Christmas rush Businesses of all sizes, no matter how far they cast their net in search of customers, have to be especially sharp as...more