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I once was asked by a tourist here in my adopted central Mexican town, Guanajuato, if it was true the culinary delights here were nothing to write home about. I wanted to slap him silly but resisted the urge. Instead, I regaled him with the many wonderfully prepared regional foods as well as the places where he could get his meals prepared by world-class professional cooks.And, it is true. We really have some classy cooks in this little mountain town who were trained professionally all...
Here are five simple things that will make the next holiday party enjoyable for everyone.
1) Leave Home Without It
Unless you visit like-minded people, leave your private cause at home. Cover the tattoo, remove the nose ring, take out the tongue stud. Similarly, avoid editorials, lectures, and sermons. Remember: it's a holiday party. No one comes to be offended.
2) Make Them Special
Let others talk. Be impressed (or at least interested) with what they say. Ask questions to encourage...
The Prefecture of MessiniaMessinia lays on the southern part of mainland Greece, now divided from the mainland by the Corinth Canal. The peninsula hosts some of the most important and impressive ancient sites in Greece. It has a warm winter, it's not too hot in summer and boasts some of the best and cleanest beaches in the whole of Greece. Even in the height of the summer holiday season there are no more than a handful of people to be seen on them.The mountain landscape of the Messinian...
Most people would arrive in Amsterdam via the central train station, either from a train from Schipol airport, other European destinations or one of the many coaches that bring daily visitors from many of the North Sea Ferries.The first thing you will see on the exit doors of the station will be the now famous Amsterdam trams, boat tours a bit further on and to the right, a cycle park that must contain a half a million bikes. Three things associated with Amsterdam.Amsterdam is in the process...
San Diego is offered up as a great destination for people looking to take a vacation on the beach. Here are some recommendations on San Diego beaches from a local.San Diego BeachesWhen people think of San Diego, they inevitably imagine year around sun and beautiful beaches. Ironically, the worst time to visit San Diego is from the middle of May through the middle of June. During this time period, the coast is socked with low clouds and the sun breaks through for no more than a couple of...
San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico, a popular tourist destination island in the Caribbean. The city of San Juan was founded in 1521 and is known as La Ciudad Amurallada, meaning the walled city. San Juan is the biggest natural harbor in the Caribbean and the second oldest city in the Americas. The city is a major port and tourist resort and the oldest city under the flag of the United States.The Spanish made San Juan the focal point for trade during the 16th century and fortified the...
The moment you pack your luggage for a trip it becomes an inconvenience. In fact, the word "luggage" comes from the Scandinavian word "lug" which the English Oxford Dictionary defines as "carry or drag with great effort". That pretty much sums it up - nobody likes lugging their baggage to and from the airport. The problems associated with luggage don't end when you get to the airport; actually that's where most of the problems begin. Long check-in lines, hassles at security checkpoints,...
Accommodation is often on people's minds when it comes to travelling round the world, though. It's one of the elements of your trip that takes up the most cash, and you'll probably be wondering whether you need to prepare in advance or trust that it'll all fall into place. So, should you book ahead or leave it to the day you arrive? And, what should you be expecting?Here are one or two pointers.Do you need to book ahead?
If you know you're definitely going to be somewhere between certain...
You either love them or you hate them for their ease of use or lack thereof, but it's a safe bet hotel key cards are here to stay. For the business traveler, this is an advantage. A hotel key card slips right into your wallet or pocket, there's no awkward key fob to fumble with, and if you lose your card you don't have to worry about anybody trying to break into your room.The advantage hotel key cards have over regular keys is that should a stranger find your card, it will be rendered useless...
If you're coming to Romania, check your preconceived notions at the door. Your experience here will not be defined by encounters with street children, Gypsy's, or even Dracula. While all three may very well exist, none of them accurately reflect modern day Romania. Romania, in reality, is a vibrant and diverse country consisting of bustling modern cities, small town charm, ancient European tradition and stunning natural beauty. From it's mountain ranges to it's expansive Black Sea coast...
Do you wonder where your next tank of gas may come from after the Middle East dries up, or the sheiks turn off the taps? How about twenty, thirty years from now, will your kids still be able to fill up the family jalopy?Well, maybe you shouldn't worry so much about the supply of petroleum products. There's an oil boom going on right now. Not in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait or any of those places, but 600 miles north of Montana.In a city called Fort McMurray where, in the dead of winter, the...
I caught grief when I wrote a column about Mexican Beggars from none other than another Mexican. This fellow was incensed that I, an American, would dare to point out trouble spots in Mexican Culture. I mean, really, what am I but just another piece of gringo scum?My writing objective while living in Mexico not only has been to write the fantastic things about this country, her people, and the culture, but also about the things that are not so cool, fine, or appealing. Frankly, there are...
Cleveland is a golfer's paradise. You and your friends and family can chose from nearly 300 golf courses! Gold courses are literally everywhere - there's almost never a need for reservation. You can play anytime you want.Golf enthusiasts often compare Cleveland golf courses to those found in golf's hometown itself - Scotland. The landscape of Cleveland makes it the ideal place to swing -for three times less than regular golfing rates in other states.Impeccable landscape. Cleveland golf...
You've probably already "done" Venice, Paris and Niagara Falls. So where to this year? Here are some secret romantic hideaways and some not so secret. Some are at their best in the winter while others shine in the summer, still others year around. Got your passport ready? Here you go...Zanzibar - spicy exotic. The name alone is invitation enough to elope to the wilderness. This group of two spicy islands and its handful of islets off the coast of Tanzania, East Africa, are just perfect...
It is a essential to obtain a visa for travel to Russia. Tourist visas cannot be obtained on arrival in the country and failure to have a visa can result in airlines refusing to carry you, or entry being barred on arrival.Rules and regulations for tourist visas can vary from country to country - although the same principles apply in each case:1. You will need a letter of invitation from a licensed Russian tour operator, together with a hotel voucher confirming your accommodation for the...
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