Lafayette, LA is such a cool place, we were there over the summer and had a really great time. It was funny trying to pull the trip together it seemed like there was something in our way, something that didn’t want us to go but we did. The week before going we got a big [...]
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Dining Out in Jakarta
Indonesia has been a prime vacation spot for many years, with interesting and exotic cities like Jakarta, and the island resort of Bali, this largest of the world’s archipelago is looking to increase the number of travels to the region by more than fifty percent in the next three years. Jero Wacik, the Minister of [...]
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Cape Town is a truly stunning place. It’s so modern and western, it actually doesn’t feel like I’m in Africa. Cape Town is so very different from the rest of the entire Continent of Africa. It’s actually pleasant to be back in a city where I can have the convenience of a hot shower, Cape [...]
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In Roman Polanski’s “The Ninth Gate,” one of the characters is seen reading the famous book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People. After watching the movie on SyFy the other night, I decided to look more into the history of the book. I had seen it referenced in other films, but my curiosity finally [...]
Read the rest of this entry »DJ Codax Spinning South Africa
A country as unique as South Africa is bound to have its share of unique accommodations, and some of the finest of these are in its boutique hotels. South Africa is one of the most fascinating places on the planet, with a very complicated and dynamic history. There are many cultures and languages that exist [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Making New Friends in Formentera
This morning at breakfast, we hooked up with another couple who were going to Formentera Island for the day. We met them last night at a club and we had a great time with them, we decided to spend another day with them on Formentera also. After breakfast, we took the ferry over to the [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Choosing a New Home With a Hot Tub Has Immediate Benefit
Hot tubs can affect all many aspects of one’s lifestyle. Having one in a household’s backyard can contribute to many backyard parties and entertainment options. They can also be an extremely beneficial component to the owner’s sense of well being and even health. One recent homeowner, as well as her family and friends who were [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Horse Bazaar
A trip to Melbourne is an exciting proposition. It’s one of the great cultural and financial centers in Australia, and there are a million things to do. It’s got great urban energy, with all sorts of artistic offerings to keep the aesthetic side of life well-fed, a vibrant cosmopolitan energy, and easy access to some [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Exploring Northern Al from Huntsville
Our drive through the Tennessee Valley was a beautiful one. We were out for a weekend driving the back roads and exploring the small towns in northern Alabama. We started out of Knoxville, TN on Friday morning and headed shout and west toward Chattanooga, TN. Much of the way we like to take back roads [...]
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