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Valentine’s Day around the World

Tomorrow is Valentines Day. Many lovers around the world will be scurrying to pick up last-minute chocolates, flowers and cute stuffed animals to show there love and affection they feel for one another. Many countries around the world celebrate this day in their own way. The traditional Valentine’s Day card industry began in my homeContinue reading “Valentine’s Day around the World”

A little slice of paradise

wo years ago this week my husband and I we stuck in Phuket, Thailand. For most being stuck in a tropical resort beach with nothing to do but looking at naked Europeans and ladyboys playing volleyball in 70-80’s F temperatures is heaven. For us it was just killing time and itching for something withContinue reading “A little slice of paradise”

Some NYC Central Park Blizzard of ’10 pics

It’s pretty hairy here weather wise. I got a late start but wanted to get some pics of the city while the snow was fresh. Central Park is beautiful in any weather. It was hard keeping the lens snow free. The snow continues. Luckily, I made it back without getting scooped up byContinue reading “Some NYC Central Park Blizzard of ’10 pics”

Short List of Subway train fares in the U.S.

Here’s a breakdown of current subway fares which will all probably be going up soon. This isn’t a complete list but the most popular and interesting routes in the U.S. New York City MTA: $2.25 Washington D.C. Metro: $1.65-$4.50 Chicago L: $2.25 Boston T: $2.00 San Francisco MUNI: $2.00 Los Angeles Metro: $1.25 San Juan,Continue reading “Short List of Subway train fares in the U.S.”

NYC: Somewhat secret places to take a break

There’s some much constantly going on around you in NYC. A break is all you need to take a detour and find a place to regroup that’s close by. Here’s a list of some great places to visit and get a moment of reprieve from the noise and commotion of the city streets. New YorkContinue reading “NYC: Somewhat secret places to take a break”

A few reasons why the New York MTA is better than the London Tube

There is no way that the London Tube and the New York Subway System are very different from one another. The MTA has its problems but still provides its riders with a system that goes great distances at a reasonable cost. The article written by an ex-pat living in London has some valid but veryContinue reading “A few reasons why the New York MTA is better than the London Tube”

Top 5 Reasons to get Travel Insurance

When planning a trip the usual things that go through a person’s mind are the exciting things they will see and how much fun they are going to have. It’s not surprising that many will purposely avoid thinking of the bad things such as what happens if I l break a limp, get food poisoningContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons to get Travel Insurance”

What does a girl bring?

Women just seem to need more stuff in life. As this is usually the case, but when traveling we usually need just a little more than the male traveler. For some, their daily routine is usually filled with make-up, rehydrating creams, a closet full of clothes. This routine will have to quickly change since it’sContinue reading “What does a girl bring?”

Top 5 things an Adventure Travel Girl can’t go without

There are so many things a girl can do without when it comes to adventure traveling. This list is long and it’s better to focus on the top 5 most important things bring along when going on an adventure trip. In adventure I’m talking about one where you will have to carry your bag more than aContinue reading “Top 5 things an Adventure Travel Girl can’t go without”