Archive for May, 2011
Africa’s Gabon Offers Plenty to See, Do and Taste
There’s a small country that lies on the west coast of Central Africa called Gabon, which is quite delightful and interesting to visit. The population is about 1.5 million and almost half of them make their home in Libreville, which is the capital city of Gabon. Gabon gained its independence from France in 1960, and [...]
10 Top Destinations for 2011
There’s still plenty of time left in 2011 to take a vacation to some of the world’s hottest spots. These are some of the most popular destinations to hit in 2011. 1. Prague, the Czech Republic Prague is becoming more popular year after year and it’s easy to see why. It’s one of Europe’s most [...]
How Do I Reduce the Cost of My Travel Insurance Cover?
A variety of aspects can affect the cost of your travel insurance cover. Things like your age and health, for example, are those which you can’t really do a lot about, whereas factors such as where you choose to go on vacation and what kind of activities you’re going to be doing there are those [...]
9 of the Best Desert Destinations
You’ll find that some of the best scenery in the world is located in the desert. There are numerous desert cities that offer more than just breathtaking views though. These are nine of the best. 1. Scottsdale, Arizona, USA One of the best ways to see the rugged Sonoran Desert from Scottsdale is from a [...]
The Magnificent Seven – Some of the World’s Most Amazing Islands
The world is full of some truly amazing and beautiful places with some of the smallest being among the best. As they say, good things come in small packages. And if the packages are filled with sandy coastlines and surrounded by deep blue seas you’re in for a treat. These are some of the best [...]
The 2011 Singapore Arts Festival Will Help You “Remember”
One of the most popular festivals in Asia is definitely the Singapore Arts Festival. This annual event will be taking place between May 13th and June 4th this year. The festival features a wide variety of performing arts such as Western and Asian dance, music, and theatre. There are many traditional artists, but the festival [...]
Celebrate Memorial Day at Carnaval San Francisco
The west coast city of San Francisco will be hopping on May 28th and 29th as the colorful and fun Carnaval San Francisco takes over the Mission District. The annual festival takes place every Memorial Day weekend when the Mission District is transformed into a celebration of life. It’s known as the biggest multi-cultural event [...]
The Women Solo Travel – How Much Challenging?
Being a woman isn’t as easy as it may seem. Have you ever been in the situation of wanting to travel, but there wasn’t anyone to accompany you? Well, in our days this shouldn’t be a problem anymore. There are some so-called threats that turn out to be nothing more than some myths meant to [...]
5 of the Prettiest, but Least-Known European Cities
Just about everybody’s heard of London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, and Madrid, as they’re some of the most gorgeous cities in Europe. However, there are dozens more that are just as beautiful, interesting, historic, and cultural. These are 5 of the best cities in Europe, but also some of the most least-known. 1. Ceský Krumlov, The [...]
7 of the Best Places to Sink a Pint of Beer
Each of the world’s nations is famous for one thing or another. Some of them are popular for their refreshments and are an excellent place to grab a beer. These are some of the best places to down a cold, refreshing pint. 1. Dublin, Ireland The Irish certainly know their beer. The world’s most famous [...]
