Oregon is an amazing state with lots of fun things to do. However, there is nothing better than checking out Sun Mountain while you are in the state! This is a place to have fun for the entire family and there are activities for everyone to enjoy. For example, you might enjoy bowling or playing in the arcade. There are also redemption games that have prizes available! There are 18 holes of miniature golf as well as go karts to enjoy. Located in...more
When it comes to modes of travel, one has a lot of options in this day and age. You can fly the skies, cross the seas in ocean liners or perhaps travel by super fast trains. This is not to mention that bus travel too is quite easy and convenient. It also happens to be relatively cheaper on account of that it is the preferred mode of transport for millions of people around the world. Buses have been in existence for over a century now and have had...more
So I arrived in Dubai during the winter when it was cooler, around 20-25 C. I haven't been there for hot summer yet. People usually say that summer is a time to stay inside, with temperatures reaching 50C! However, there is basically air conditioning everywhere. One thing that surprised me the most about the climate was the sandstorms, Be careful when the wind picks up and sand blows around the streets and the sky.One of the first things you'll notice about the city is that it's a boomtown with cranes and construction dotting the cityscape. The tallest building in the world, Burj Duba, is almost done and the Dubai Mall with its 1200+ stores, fish tanks, ice rinks, Mall of Emirates with skiing shows the boomtown aspect too. I think the extreme desert in the Middle East is mysterious and unlike anything you can experience in Europe or US. To me there are 2 Dubai's. Firstly, there"s the "Old Dubai" with its souks and market that show the traditional city. Secondly, there's the flashy and newer Dubai with malls, luxury hotels , restaurants, including the enormous Atlantis Hotel.Both are authentic and truly Dubai, just very different. UAE is a new country, and most development has been...more
With more and more people heading to the various music festivals over the year, Spain is slowly creeping up the list as the best destination for annual festivals. With a wide range of events catering for every type of music fan, a holiday to Spain is a lot more than sand and sun! The Benicassim festival started in 1995 and takes place every summer...more
No matter what your wishes are for a vacation destination the Sunshine Coast is sure to please you. There are many activities available, something for everyone, here are just some of the things available in this paradise. The waters are so blue and clear with many sea creatures so scuba diving is always available and fun. Playing golf is year round...more
If you're like me, this time of year you start seeing articles on how to have a stress-free holiday, create meaningful holiday traditions, nurture yourself during the holidays, and so on. You start thinking about how to get things done ahead of time, how to juggle all the events and parties, and how to be better at everything. And if you're like me, you start to feel a lot of pressure and like you may be a downright failure when it comes to having holiday fun.It all starts with Halloween. Now instead of just a simple jack-o-lantern, you've got to decorate the entire yard, littering it with fiberglass cobwebs, lighted witches, little ghosts in the trees, and bloodied hands that move when their motion detectors are activated. And of course you have to get the Trick or Treat candy. Lots of it. And it better be the Hershey's, not the "milk chocolate food" at the Dollar Store.Around Halloween, you also start preparing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, even New Year's. You buy, buy, buy and plan, plan, plan! The American culture of consumption consumes you and then belches, satisfied.You work yourself into a veritable stress-frenzy! Here are some tips on how you can have the most...more
Decorating the Christmas tree is a tradition that most people enjoy and look forward to year after year. However, if you've been using the same old tired decorations for the last decade, it may be time to freshen things up and try something new. If...more
Planning a trip to or from London soon for the first time? Well, countless people fret at the thought of landing in one of the largest Airports like Heathrow alone for the first time. The same thing happens when moving away from the city via the same...more
Traveling to Australia with children may not be your first inclination for a family vacation destination, but it's a very family friendly place. And the Queensland area is providing very competitive pricing even during this rough economic time.The...more
Adelaide is definitely one of the must see cities when visiting Australia. The warm and sunny climate of the city is sure to bring in many tourists. But there is plenty more to Adelaide than just the clear skies. The city offers many attractions that...more
Planning an Australian vacation can be actually as exciting as the trip itself. After, you need to fit in as much things to do in one or two weeks. And in the case of Australia, the country has so much to offer that it can be quite difficult in...more
So, you're toying with the idea of heading out into the great outdoors? Or, perhaps you've just bought an amazing off road caravan that you simply cannot wait to use? Well, if you've never spent much time camping and cooking then I can assure you...more