How would you celebrate Halloween this year? It's not early any more to think about that. Because Halloween is just a few weeks away from today. Fortunately it's Saturday this Halloween. But still there are some pros and cons for you to consider.You'd better come up with new [game] plan for any Halloween Eve despite of it falls on weekday or weekend. It's necessary to prepare for all circumstances surrounding a weekend holiday...more
Palmyra, the ancient caravancerai in the heart of Syria In the mid first century CE, Palmyra, a wealthy and elegant city located along the caravan routes linking Persia with the Mediterranean ports of Roman Syria and Phoenicia, came under Roman control. (See below.) During the following period of great prosperity, the Aramaic and Arab inhabitants of Palmyra adopted customs and modes of dress from both the Parthian world to the east...more
The Campania region of southwestern Italy is quite a mixed bag. You have relatively poor areas and resorts priced for the jet set. Don't expect hot weather in the winter. The third Sunday of every month except August its capital Naples holds a really big antique fair in the Villa Comunale gardens. During the month of December the fair is open every weekend.Naples is a fine Christmas destination. You'll see hundreds of Nativity cribs that are called Presepi. One of the best exhibitions is at the Church of Gesu' Nuovo, in Piazza del Gesu', starting about December 8. Via San Gregorio Armeno in central Naples is filled with displays and stalls that sell Nativity scenes all year. Il Museo Nazionale di San Martino in Naples has an elaborate collection of nativity scenes from the 1700s, considered among the best collections in the world.Christmas time is also a feast for the ears. Outside churches and in many city squares in Naples, other locations in southern Italy, and even Rome you''ll hear bagpipe and flutes played by zampognari and pifferai often dressed in multicolored traditional costumes with sheepskin vests, long white stockings, and dark cloaks....more
I have been where you are. Hard to believe but I recognise simply how you feel. It is a bad, awful place you are in. Nearly like a close trough whereby you can seldom breathe and your all hope has disappeared. From my personal ex relationship, let me tell you this, you can get over the man now, your life will get better, you will meet...more
GPS self-guided touring has become one of the quickest growing fields of the travel industry in the past several years. People are realizing that they can uncover the locations and attractions they want to see, in a given area, by using their own navigators, iPhones, and even iPod Touch. Applications for these devices have begun to pop up on the...more
The ongoing (if unproven according to some experts) effects of global warming are causing an ever increasing number of tourists and holidaymakers to re-assess there choice of holiday destination. Coupled with the current economic squeeze (which will be here for some time to come) choosing a holiday destination closer to home can be both cheaper on the pocket and at the same time be more environmentally friendly.As a major holiday destination the island of Lanzarote (which is in the Canarian archipelago) quite possibly at first glance may not appear to have altogether the best of green credentials, however, there are a number of ways in which it does well to beat other destinations hands down for holidaymakers looking to reduce their carbon footprint and remain environmentally conscious.Air travel is said to be a major contributor to green house gases so to begin with the fact that the islands location is only four hours flight from the United Kingdom (and a little more for mainland Europe) means that it is half the distance, and therefore half the fuel consumption, of the Caribbean. That doesn't mean you have to compromise on the weather though, as Lanzarote can...more
If you love to travel and are seeking different types of thrills with each trip, it might be a good idea for you to join a vacation club such as the GeoHoliday Vacation Club. Membership with this vacation club pioneer will provide you with a wealth...more
The Ultra No-weight luggage by Skyway is the lightest weight luggage of all of the "light weights" on the market. It has an ultra cloudlike construction that provides uncompromised strength that is up to 60% lighter than conventional case...more
The Christmas gift baskets can be considered as an ideal gift for the Christmas festival. These baskets are the best choice while choosing the gift for a single person or for a family or for friends or whom so ever you concern. These gift baskets are...more
Luggage straps are nothing but we can say in simple language locks used to secure our luggage. They may be built into luggage, or external locks such as padlocks or lockable straps. In many countries the Transportation Security requires access to...more
It can be a little stressful to visit a new place for the first time. Not knowing what to expect can cause some anxiety. As a result, here are some suggestions on how to manage the anxiety of visiting a new place.First, talk to your friends who have...more
If you are planning for vacation and you find that your bags and luggage is looking boring then the best options is brightly colored, personalized luggage tags to help you spot your bag on the carousel more easily. Luggage tags are the unique way...more