Hello from Vancouver (3) - The Grouse Mountain Experience Author: Susanne Pacher No visit to Vancouver could be complete without a real mountain experience. So after covering the Servas conference I left at 2 pm for downtown. To get to Grouse Mountain was quite an experience in itself, I got to take 2 buses downtown, then I boarded
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Hello from Victoria (1) - Reaching the West Coast Author: Susanne Pacher Jetlag is an amazing thing. It's barely after 5 am and I have already been reading for an hour an a half. So I figured I might as well use this bout of sleeplessness and record my first impressions of British Columbia. My WestJet flight out of
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Taking Stock - The Last Few Months Author: Susanne Pacher So every few months I take stock of what's been happening, where I stand now and where I am going. You probably know by now that www.travelandtransitions.com is a project that has grown out of some of my true passions and I work on it part-time, in
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The Nile Cruise - In the Footsteps of the Pharaohs Author: Andrew Muigai Egypt is where history first emerged. It is here that we have the first pictographic record of events and persons. Hieroglyphics, the system of writing used by ancient Egyptians can be traced back to about 3200 BC. At about 3180 BC, the nations of Upper
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Tropical Resorts In The Caribbean For Romantic Vacations Author: Aimee C. Barnard Are you looking for the best tropical resorts in the Caribbean with a romantic setting? Are you looking for a place to spend your honeymoon or wedding anniversary? Are you looking for that perfect place to spice up your relationship? Look no further.
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5 Year Plan for Monte Carlo Environment Author: Henri Boulanger Monte Carlo has adopted a new transport plan, designed to improve the lives of the thousands who commute to the Principality every day from neighbouring France and Italy.
But a strong theme of helping the environment comes with the plan, already being
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Tips for Booking Cheap Car Rentals Author: Manoj B Whether you’re at the airport, at the city-center or moving cross-country, you’ll always look for the most economical rent-a-car deal. Here are some of the tips that will go a long way while booking car rental deals.
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Desfile de banderas rojas y blancas Author: New Media De todas las ceremonias para celebrar las Fiestas Patrias en el Perú la Gran Parada Militar, es un imponente desfile que se lleva a cabo cada 29 de julio, siendo la más esperada por todos los peruanos.
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Tips for Italy Travel Author: Webmaster If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the island of Sicily, a region of southern Italy Tour. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot.
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Disneyland for Hikers: A Walk to Mt. Whitney Author: Jill Homer Base camp sits at 12,000 feet stark, windy, unshaded from the blazing August sun, but an otherwise great place to stop for a snack. Voices echo across cold granite as the breeze wraps around dozens of tents, backpacks, cooking stoves, and bear-proof
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Camping... a Way Of Life! Author: Ravi Dabbiroo More and more people are traveling these days for different reasons. Some travel for adventure, some to be close to nature and some for just a rejuvenating weekend getaway. A definite upcoming trend is more and more people seeking untouched locales and
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Light Travel - Carry-On Only Author: Steve Gillman Light travel? The last time my wife and I went to Ecuador, I had 10 pounds of luggage, all in one carry-on bag. Ana had just 8 pounds in her carry-on bag. We spent six weeks in Ecuador, at times on glacier-covered mountains, and at other times lounging
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Sail Into The Americas Cup 2007 In Valencia Spain Author: Rob Carlton The America's Cup competition all started on August 22, 1851 when the British challenged the United States in a sailing event which the British thought they would easily win. The British have always been known for their naval supremacy and for having
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Cambodia - The Blind Masseuses Author: Rick Chapo Cambodia has seen far more than its fair share of tragedy and misery. The blind masseuses offer a glimpse of the true Cambodian heart and will to carry on. Seeing Hands Massage With the onset of the genocidal rule of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia took
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Hello from Quebec (Magog) - 1 Author: Susanne Pacher So I am sitting here at the Club Vacances Magog with the wind howling outside at 45+ km per hour and temperatures of about -15 to -20 degrees Celsius, windchill factor not included. We drove up from Toronto last Saturday and it only took us about 6
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Hello from Quebec (Magog) - 2 Author: Susanne Pacher So I am cheating a little, I am already back in Toronto, writing this little summary of the second half of our trip to Quebec. While we didn't ski on Wednesday because it was too friggen cold, we did have a beautiful day of sunshine on Thursday, albeit a
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Renting a Villa in Holland Author: Mij Gnow Holland, a country renowned for having unbelievably flat terrain, windmills and tulips at every turn, traditional images of canals, and its new face as a modern European nation is a must see for the traveler headed to Europe. Holland is a country with
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Things To Do On Your Trip to Milwaukee Author: Heather Potts What Makes Milwaukee A Fun Place To Visit Are you making vacation plans? If so, you are probably taking a look at common destinations like Las Vegas, Disneryworld, and California. These are typical choices because you have pretty good idea ahead of
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France - Paris and Nice Author: Rick Chapo From beaches to the alps, France has a little of something for everyone. In this article, we take a look at Paris and the beach city of Nice. Paris It is hard to know where to start when discussing Paris. Take a boat down the Seine River and you
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Nearly Broke in Nice, France Author: Rick Chapo I had been backpacking for three months around Europe and had reached my final destination of Nice. Too bad I had 10 days till my flight home and I was nearly broke! As I sat in the Gar de Nice, the train station, I started giving serious thought to
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Turning Challenge Into Opportunity Author: Jeff Solochek There is a common saying that whenever you are presented with a problem or a challenge, you should turn it into an opportunity. Some of the people who have mastered this concept are; the United States Government, Large Corporations, Self Made
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Walt Disney's Failures Could Inspire Entrepreneurs Author: Stephen Schochet You are a struggling entrepreneur and sometimes it feels like you are pushing a 3 ton boulder up a steep hill. Costs keep mounting and you are considering giving up. Well before you do, check out these 10 setbacks that Walt Disney had, some were
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10 Inside Secrets to Google Adwords - Part 2 Author: Ron Isaiah Are you frustrated with spending your hard-earned money on Google Adwords and losing more money than you make? Part 2 of this series continues revealing the inside secrets of successful, profitable advertising with Google Adwords. If you missed Part
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