Christmas is a special occasion for everyone. Decoration is an integral part of it. Among all types of decorations, lighting decorations occupy a special place. Since candle wax lighting is a great way of decorating the Christmas trees, candle manufacturers come up with multiple types of candle lights.One of the essential parts of the Christmas decorations is lighting. Multiple types of lighting decorations are available in the...more
Situated in what can only be described as no mans land between Kings Street Wharf and George Street lives a venue that will take you back in time. That venue is The Retro and has been the destination of choice for 70s and 80s music enthusiasts since forever (well at least the 70s or 80s). The Bristol Arms Hotel (or simply the Retro) is frequented by Sydneys 30+ crowd looking for a great night out.With about 5 floors to choose from (this is an...more
My first three days in Austria had already been action-packed, full of hiking excursions and culinary delights. My next adventure was going to be a full-day driving tour with my friend Gary, who had also grown up in Austria, but, like me, had emigrated to Canada more than 40 years ago.Garys native region is Upper Styria, a mountainous and heavily wooded part of my Austrian home province. He came to pick me up in his rental car in my home town of Weiz and we drove past the rolling hills of Eastern Styria through the picturesque villages of Anger and Birkfeld. Driving further up into the mountainous country to stop at the mountain pass of Alpl from where we had a gorgeous view of the high mountain regions of Upper Styria.On our way down from the mountain pass we drove down into the valley which hosts one of the regions most popular tourist destinations: Peter Roseggers Waldheimatschule, a rural school building that was attended by one of Austrias most famous poets of the 19th and early 20th century, Peter Rosegger. He was almost awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913 and to this day remains a popular local hero.Continuing on our way into the Mrz River Valley we turned right onto the highway...more
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...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...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...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...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...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