A long and harsh winter can take the wind out of you and just make you feel like you want to get away. And what a long winter it has been: Toronto has experienced one of the harshest winters in a long time, with near-record snow accumulation. I knew I had to get away to warmer, sunnier place, even if it was just for a few days. I started to think and looked at the map and bingo I had the answer: San Francisco!The City by the Bay has fascinated...more
It is always wise to have a travel guide when you go on vacation. They can provide an overview of the most important thing you need to know about your holiday destination. One of the best investments you can do before a trip is a guidebook. Whether you want to lie at home in the hammock and dream away, are newly arrived in the bus station and wonder where you are or will be away on a weekend to a busy metropolis, this is usually...more
A big storm was forecast for our second day in San Francisco, but so far we had been lucky. Our culinary tour through the North Beach area had gone off without a hitch. Even the sun peeked out here and there. Local food and culture expert Tom Medin who runs Local Taste of the City Tours, provided us with a great introduction to San Francisco and its lifestyle as well as a sampling of the culinary treats on offer in this bustling Italian-flavoured neighbourhood in San Francisco.This three and a half hour tour had not only enhanced our knowledge of San Francisco; the various treats we were offered had also stimulated our taste buds.We said goodbye to Tom on Washington Square and started heading up a steep street called Filbert Street to explore another San Francisco landmark: the Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill. Walking up the steep incline I was amazed how people are able to park their cars on these streets. As we continued further up the hill, a beautiful view opened up towards downtown San Francisco, crowned by the Transamerica Pyramid. Through the trees we even got glimpses towards the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge.The Coit Tower was built in 1933 at...more
If you're looking to save money on air travel, this is the time to strike. Because of the economy, because it's in such a slump, many people are choosing not to travel this holiday weekend. They are choosing instead to stay home and they're finding things to do in their own towns. This means the airlines are suffering from low sales....more
For decades, Native American miners have worked the mines of the Colorado Plateau. These miners were drilling for a powdery yellow ore that we've all heard of - uranium. This uranium, mined by thousands of Native Americans over the years, became a part of the nuclear warheads that won America the Cold War. But the Cold War has now claimed...more
A comfortable and pleasant trip to Barcelona hugely depends on your decision to hire a car rental company. You must understand that your decision to hire a particular car rental company is an irreversible decision and if you make a wrong decision it makes your entire trip stressful. Once you make your mind to visit Barcelona then pay extra attention when going to hire a car in Barcelona to avoid future unanticipated disasters. In order to make a quick decision you must learn about few things before making final payment to your travelling company. Barcelona hosts lots of cheap rental services providing companies and you can choose one that offers you experienced services with efficacy and fits in your budget.Don't waste your money on a company that offers you services on restrictive terms and conditions e.g. they cannot pick you up from the Barcelona airport. This might not be acceptable for those who have no peers in Barcelona and depends solely on a car rental company. It's a very common practice of car rental companies that they won't inform you about these restrictions and discriminating policy unless you ask them. So always keep your eyes...more
Albufeira villa holidays in Portugal give you everything that you can possibly want when you are looking to travel to this region of Portugal. If you like this country for the sunshine and the attractions, you should consider taking in villa...more
Post-wedding every couple wants to travel to some exotic destination which has lifelong memory. After the typical ceremonies and rituals of marriage, crowd of relatives, olds, young, couples wish to go away from maddening crowd and a trip to some...more
India is a great tourist hub. It holds varied attractions and spots where one can spend holidays cheerfully. India has endless tourist places. It has desert, mountains, hill stations, backwaters, beaches, wildlife destination, etc. People of all...more
The South African West Coast presents some interesting opportunities for dive travel and diving adventures. Although not situated in tropical waters, there is nonetheless a myriad of marine life and shipwrecks to explore. The area: The...more
Bathing a pitbull needs to be given extra emphasis. This is because of the fact that if you are careless in bathing, the animal might end up acquiring several infections.When you wash your pitbull you must shut their ears with a big...more
The nation of Greece, had philosophy, art, drama, and science at its core from it's very start. Today, these elements continue in the culture and values of it's people. Perhaps that is why over 15 million tourists visit the...more