Group outings have to be fun-filled. Would you go using your small car and travel as convoy with the rest of the group? Or would it not be more enjoyable to ride in just one vehicle that can accommodate all of you? The latter seems more economical, even if the bigger transportation has to be rented. Cars can only accommodate 5 passengers and if there are 30 of you, then you would be using 6 cars and how much would the gas expense be,...more
Bali is an Indonesian island that is well endowed with a rich culture. The whole island covers a footprint of 5,632 square kilometers. With this, the island stretches ninety miles from east to the west and a drive from the north to the south will get you covering about fifty-five milesThere are nice hotels in Bali that will make your tour as comfortable and memorable as possible. Imagine coming back to perch there after touring the entire...more
A local auctioneer recently picked up some very nice antiques at a storage auction. He needed to turn the merchandise around quickly due to a cash flow problem. He rushed them into his next Phoenix auction without having time to properly advertise the antiques. The buyers who showed up at the Phoenix auction weren't interested in antiques and the bids were lower than the auctioneer felt was acceptable. So what did he do? He had one of his employees bid on the antiques so that he did not lose any items if the bids were too low. Oddly enough, this very same auctioneer has a reputation for becoming very upset with consignors when they bid on their own merchandise. He discourages in others the very same self-protective behaviors he engages in himself.Why is this story important? I believe that it nicely illustrates a widespread problem in the Phoenix auction industry. It is the cavalier way many auctioneers treat the property that is consigned to them for sale. Auctioneers treat consignor's merchandise in a manner they would never treat their own property if it was up for auction. Merchandise is rushed into auctions at the last moment or without proper advertising. Merchandise is...more
Yorkshire is an underrated and sometimes overlooked experience and hiring your very own Yorkshire cottage will allow you to see experience wonderful scenery as well as historic locations and the fresh countryside air. Nothing gives you the freedom you want like staying in your own place and cottages in Yorkshire are second to none. Eat when you...more
If you live in the desert then you know that there are a limited number of plants that you can use in your garden or landscape. This summer if you are looking for something new and unique you should try the Snow-In-Summer plant. It is a lovely perennial flower variety. In the desert many homeowners want to add colorful flowers to their lawns to...more
Tourism in Kenya is the second largest export earner after agriculture. Honorable Najib Balala is the Minister for tourism and is doing a good job in developing and promoting the tourism sector. As a result, tourists have increased with time as well as the revenues generated. There are many factors that have led to the growth of Kenya tourism over the years. To start with, there are many game parks and game reserves holding many wildlife species, birds and insects. The climate is welcoming throughout the year and it hardly experiences winter. Nature has blessed Kenya with spectacular geographical features no tourist will miss to watch especially in the Great Rift Valley. Many lakes and rivers are found in the Rift Valley province. You will also pass through hills, plains with rolling rocks, semi arid areas and grassland vegetation and Mt. Longonot, which is a dormant volcano. The equator is next to geothermal power station and hot springs where you will only take 15 minutes to cook an egg placed on the hot water in a bowl. Visit Lake Naivasha fresh water lake where you will enjoy fishing as you watch the large hippos. Here, you will be served with fish meal among other delicious...more
Sure Paris Hilton bleats on about every inane aspect of her life via Twitter all day long but sometimes we wonder; what actually goes on in the real world of Paris Hilton everyday? What does she actually talk about with her pals.Okay that was a lie...more
Tourism in Kenya is characterized by many factors. To start with, the people of Kenya are friendly and welcoming. This plays a big role in the sense that no tourist or visitor will dare come to Kenya if the local people were harsh and cruel. It's a...more
An expert has advised on how people can avoid using their credit card and savings accounts to afford their summer holiday.Families planning to head abroad on their summer holidays this year can avoid the necessity of racking up credit card debt or...more
With more and more folks getting into a "think green", eco-friendly attitude toward our planet these days, it is no wonder that the world of xeriscape gardening is really catching on. You don't have to live in the middle of a desert to consider this...more
A baby jogging stroller is in fact great, specially for mom and dad who were energetic before they had baby and who want to be able to stay their healthy energetic lifestyle. The baby jogging stroller allows you to be able to go for your normal jogs...more
Senggigi Beach Lombok accommodation is coming of age, with new resort developments and hotels now springing up in this beautiful Island location.The Senggigi Beach area is particularly popular with western tourists because of the good quality...more