Christmas cards are just as much a part of Christmas as Christmas trees and Santa are. Despite the advent of animated e-cards, there is still something appealing and enduring about the tactility, smell, and appearance of a good ol' fashioned Christmas card.One way to improve your holiday tradition of Christmas card sending is by selecting themed Christmas cards. Themed Christmas cards will come in boxes or packages of cards that have envelopes to...more
Holiday parks have long been a favourite amongst holidaymakers in the UK and it is easy to see why as there are plenty of things to see and do for all the family.Holiday parks are located in great areas so if you all fancy getting some fresh air then you can wrap up warm and have a look around the locations. Such locations as Skegness and Bognor Regis are popular destinations for tourists so it made perfect sense for these holiday parks to be...more
RTE stands for Raidio Teilifis Eireann and is the public service broadcaster for Ireland. It's actually one of the oldest broadcasters around, they have been operating continuously since 1961. The Irish Government appoint a board to run the station, it is very near to Irelands version of the BBC.It is certainly why it is missed by Irish citizens who move from home, and why many were so pleased at the announcement of RTE Player which is a similar version of BBC Iplayer. It allows you watch the majority of RTE content and programmes over the internet. Alas all the homesick Irish were to be disappointed when they tried to access the RTE Player from abroad, the dreaded Geotargeting stopped them.Now some of you are probably not aware of this term, but 'geotargeting' plays an important part on what you access online. The most obvious example is when you go to Google, you will always be directed to the Google Home page related to your location e.g Google.com, Google.co.uk, Google.IE.In this case it makes perfect sense, but unfortunately Geotargeting is also used to block access in many cases. It's quite a simple process, everyone connected to the internet has an IP address to...more
Being a new parent and facing the birth of your first child, you will be faced with many choices on what stroller you should buy. There are tons of travel strollers out there on the market and with some research; you should be able to decide what stroller complements your lifestyle. Travel strollers are the easiest way to transport newborns. This...more
There are many secrets that pervade Venice, a city so ancient and magical, that seems the place to find ghosts, especially in the evening when the silence is broken only by the lapping water. Amid the mass of tourists who flock Piazza San Marco and the beautiful surrounding buildings, no one would think that among these buildings so tastefully...more
When it comes to gifting we all think a lot. Because a gift is not just a formality, it is expression of our love.It also says who we are. It shows how much we care for the other person.That's why it doesn't matter if your gift is costly or something inexpensive.What really matters is how much care you have packed in with the gift.Let me give you an example:After graduation many of my friends were leaving town. Emotions were running high and everyone was gifting each other.I didn't have lots of money. In fact I used to support my studies by teaching school kids.So I decided to create a gift of my own.I did a quick audit of what my friends like, their hobbies, the kind of career they want to get into and their role models.Then I bought old magazines from the pavement, tore off the pages and then rearranged them.With those old magazines I created new magazines which were created especially for every single friend of mine.It had the articles they loved. And their own photographs. This magazine became the best gift that they got.Many of them have that magazine even today after all these years.Here are some tips and ideas about how you can create gifts at almost no cost and yet make...more
Everyone around the world adores going on a holiday of some shape or form. Of course, the idea of a holiday differs from person to person, but whether it is a rock climbing adventure weekend in a mountainous region of England or a two week total...more
Leaving ones own country to work in China as an expatriate can be a daunting prospect indeed. A country as large and diverse as China offers the expatriate a world of possibilities and geographies to explore. By ensuring that you know the type of...more
Rhode Island is a beautiful state with many fun activities to take advantage of. However, one thing you will certainly want to make time for is the Roger Williams Park Zoo. There are so many things to see and do here that you will probably spend the...more
The resort of Fraser Island will give you many reasons to come visit for your next vacation. The location is private which lends it a very inclusive feel. But it's not a deserted place; there are lots of clubs, restaurants and bars for lots of fun....more
Author: Basinexplorer For over two-thousand years the people of Vietnam have fought off invading armies from ancient Chinese rulers to present-day super powers all the while struggling to maintain their indigenous identity and culture. One such...more
Author: Tis AmitThe Christmas / summer holidays are the longest holiday period in your HSC year. You have about 6 weeks to relax and refresh yourself before the 2010 school year starts. However, students often use these holiday periods to gain a...more