A recession, by its very nature, is a prolonged period of intense stress for most of us. Bank balances are dwindling, opportunities are all but disappearing and debt levels are rising to untenable levels. Instead of creeping into our proverbial shells and licking our fiscal wounds, however, the healthy alternative is simply to take a break.It is arguably at these difficult times that we need to re-charge our batteries and take a look at life, not...more
African curios are sought-after by visiting tourists simply because they are visually appealing, completely unique and are the living remnants of ancient crafts that have been passed down through the generations.The vast majority of African curios are genuine, hand-crafted works of art that are still used for their original purpose, such as wooden masks used for initiation ceremonies or the popular Djembe drum used to make music.Don't run the...more
The past century the colonialism that was the predominant feature of that time named Africa the Dark Continent. Of course, the nomenclature reflected on the colour of the skin of the indigenous people, but it does seem a bit stupid now to call the continent that might well be our collective homeland by a possibly derogatory term.DemographicsAfrica is the second largest continent in the world after Asia, as well as the second most populous one. It is home to a bewildering number of races of people and it is almost impossible to define the term African culture. As per one estimate, the continent is home to more than one thousand different languages that can be classified into four distinct families of languages, the Afro-Asiatic, the Nilo-Saharan, the Khoisan and the Niger-Congo families of languages.HistoryMost paleoanthropologists agree that Africa is the womb of modern humans, i.e. the Homo-sapiens. It can be confidently said that Africa was the oldest inhabited corner of the world and whatever the condition of the continent is today, its urban lifestyle used to be an example to the rest of the world in the millennia gone by. After all, we sometimes tend to forget that the great...more
Surfers Paradise is the most popular area in the entire Gold Coast region. People who visit Surfers Paradise often claim they feel like they are in heaven on earth. As such, many individuals who come here end up staying longer than expected or never leaving at all. Such is the nature of this beautiful beach and surrounding metropolitan area. If you...more
With the skyrocketing prices of gas and food, many families simply cannot afford to hop on a plane and head to an exotic locale for their yearly family vacation anymore. However, don't let the economic downturn ruin your plans to have a family vacation this year. One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to have a family vacation on a budget is to...more
I spent over a year working in the rental car industry in that time I witnessed 7 out of 10 customers being taken advantage of by the rental agent in a multitude of ways.Many customers are not even aware they are being ripped off when rental agents sell them upgrades,optional coverages,perform personal credit checks,include miscellaneous fees,taxes,pre paid gasoline,& charges for damages to a vehicle. It was making me sick to observe all the shady tactics rental agents were using to make a few dollars, and meet or attempt to exceed the goals set by the company.Car rental companies often require rental agents to meet certain goals before giving them commissions or earning incentives. This really brought out the absolute worst in sales people. All of the agents I worked with blatantly lied to customers just to get a sale. I recall witnessing a rental agent boldly lie to a customer. Claiming the car they were booked in was unavailable because the customer didn't want to buy the optional coverages. The agent swindled the traveler into paying for an upgrade they didn't want. The customer took it because the alternative vehicle the agent offered was no where near comparable to what they...more
Are you looking for an innovative way to please your girlfriend this weekend?Are you planning a romantic evening with your spouse on her birthday?Do you want to celebrate your wedding anniversary in exclusive way?If you are really planning anyone of...more
Costa Rica is truly beautiful - magnificent even. It is one of the most bio diverse countries in the world. Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama, between the Pacific and the Caribbean, it is home to lush rainforests, active volcanoes, hills, valleys...more
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Australia. Melbourne offers great shopping and dining and Victoria has got a beautiful countryside and coast line combining beautiful national and state parks with quiet little towns and some larger regional...more
You need short stay apartments during your Melbourne stay. Although luxury hotels in Melbourne are a popular accommodation option in such cases, but nowadays the concept of short stay apartment and serviced apartments are being popular and perfect...more
A classic option to explore the celebrated cities of France such as Nice is through car travel because the unbounded freedom that car travel offers is much needed for exploring Nice in France. Cruising through the south of France, there are museums,...more
If you've not experienced desert tours in Dubai, you have missed out on a lot. The desert surrounding Dubai is a thrill and an adventure. Most safari tours include a desert safari drive, a camp, a barbecue, camel rides, dinner and belly...more