For several months now I had been planning another trip to Europe, to visit my family in my home town in Austria, as well as to spend eleven days on the beautiful island of Mallorca and three days in the fascinating Czech capital of Prague, both destinations I had long wanted to visit.On May 15, 2009 I finally landed in Graz, after an uneventful flight from Toronto via Dsseldorf. The only notable detail was the inspection by the swine flu police...more
Today was our relocation day: we moved from our vacation apartment in Solana Beach in San Diego to the chic Sofia Hotel in downtown San Diego. On another brilliant day we arrived at the hotel at about 10 am, but our room was not ready yet, so we decided to embark on some brief local explorations.Seaport Villages Victorian, Mexican and East Coast style architecture and its four miles of meandering cobble-stoned walkways create an inviting...more
Okay this place is Backpacker Central! To give you a quick rundown it has the best drinks specials, the best backpacker style entertainment (meaning fake orgasm contests, hooking up with randoms on stage and all kinds of funny stuff.At the time of writing this article, entry was $10 and included a meal and 2 drinks. Not sure if that is still on but it definitely gives you an example of what to expect.Despite the fact it is dirt cheap, the venue itself is surprisingly good, far better then what you would expect. Located below street level, The Gaff is an underground labyrinth of sorts, with a sunken dance floor and stage with sandstone walls and an amazing lighting and sound system. Formerly the venue for the infamous Rogues nightclub, the place has done a complete 180 degree turn to be the best backpacker venue in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.We went there to celebrate a mates little brothers 21st birthday and needless to say, a hook up was 100% assured here. There is a great mix of guys and girls and if you dont get lucky on the dance floor, there is always the hook up competitions.The good thing about the Gaff is that unlike other backpacker venues, non-backpackers are more than...more
If there is one word that describes Scuffy Murphys then that word would have to be... MESSY! Make no mistake of it, this place is not for the pretentious, classy or faint of heart. If youre at Scruffy Murphys (or Scruffs) then you are there to either get drunk of pickup so leave your inhibitions at the door.With live bands on the weekend, the early...more
Hugging the shores of Darling Harbour, the Cargo Bar and Lounge is a destination of choice for the 30 and under crowd looking for a great night out. Located on the King Street Wharf strip right next to Wildlife World, for years Cargo bar has attracted crowds of bar and nightclub enthusiasts, including some of the sexiest girls in Sydney to its...more
Report - Incredible India: now for medical tourismIs travelling abroad for treatment a good idea? That is what many westerners are doing—exploring cheap and world-class medical care in India. The western medical care system is so overburdened that some countries are out-sourcing medical treatment of their patients to India. The issue of allowing people to die at their own will also comes into the picture as this controversial and complex but fundamental issue cannot be wished awayA few years ago, the travel industry in Europe and America threw around phrases like "surgical safari" or "breast implants and tango" to promote the idea that people could combine travel experiences with affordable —and usually elective—medical procedures. After all, if you were going to spend three weeks recuperating from a face lift, why not do it in an exotic locale? (especially if no one there knew you!More recently, the concept of medical tourism has evolved into something much more serious. The reasons patients travel for treatment vary. Many medical tourists from the United States are seeking treatment at a quarter or sometimes even a 10th of the cost at home. From Canada, it is...more
Being a traveler and adventurer places that are commonly visited are sometimes boring; you can hear a lot of those places from people who have already been there. Thus, if time comes you come to such places, you already knew what to...more
Are you looking for a nice gift idea to give your mom this coming Christmas season? This is the perfect time to start looking around at what would make Mom very happy, and because it is a fact that moms are hard working, so they deserve a treat...more
Many UK families have relatives or even family friends who now live abroad, either travelling for work or simply to enjoy a different way of life (and the more favourable weather!). Staying in touch has been made a lot easier these days...more
I love Sydney, but then of course I am biased. If you are intending to go to our great country for any prolonged time period of time, I propose that you get by yourself an Australian SIM credit card. If you are travelling here for...more
For Newtown locals, the Marly as it is known as is probably the most popular and well known venues on King Street. For everyone else who has been there, it is just another top notch venue that is quintessentially Newtown.With 3 floors each sporting...more
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