After our interesting introduction to local history as part of the Victorian Homes Walking Tour we had to switch hotels for one night and grabbed our overnight bags to move to The Handlery Union Square Hotel in downtown Geary Street, just next to Union Square. It was now late afternoon, it was drizzling and the streets downtown were packed with revelers participating in the Chinese New Years Celebrations.We settled into our elegant suite, and I...more
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 observations in any guidebook. Transportation Everything from tips for traveling Rickshaw, Tuk-Tuk procedure camel riding and hiking to practical information about which bus goes where and how much the train costs are included in most guidebooks.Accommodation One of the most valuable with a guidebook is the security it gives you when you arrive late at night, it's dark (and probably rain) and all you want, a good soft, dry bed! Then it is always nice to be able to turn up your guide book and have a list of recommended accommodation where you can point to its first best taxi driver. Most guidebooks also offer accommodation in several price categories, from the cheapest to the most expensive, which makes it easy to choose a home that suits your...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...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. To combat...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 many of these miners as casualties. Because of their prolonged exposure to radiation in the mines, they are dying from cancer and other ailments. Many more continue to fight for their lives even as their family members and friends have already died from work related illnesses. Dialysis treatments have left many of the workers with vicious scars on their arms. This is the required treatment by the many workers who suffer from kidney failure. The majority of workers blamed the drinking water that was in the mines, and traces of radioactive minerals in it have been proven scientifically. In 1990, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was ratified by Congress. This law was created by the government to assist uranium miners and those who were affected directly by the uranium mining work that occurred during that time. The fact is that the majority...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...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