Ah, Ireland. One of my favorite places in the world. And with good reason, too. Rolling green hills, the majestic Irish Sea, a rich, fascinating history, and of course, who could forget Guinness? And when you live in New York, you really don't get any of those. I'll be sailing across the Irish Sea in a matter of a few short weeks, and I couldn't be … [Read more...] about Sailing the Irish Sea
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Sailing the Irish Sea
Ah, Ireland. One of my favorite places in the world. And with good reason, too. Rolling green hills, the majestic Irish Sea, a rich, fascinating history, and of course, who could forget Guinness? And when you live in New York, you really don't get any of those. I'll be sailing across the Irish Sea in a matter of a few short weeks, and I couldn't be … [Read more...] about Sailing the Irish Sea
Brits are paying less than those in the US and Australia for booze!
New cost of living comparison tool reveals people in Britain are paying less for alcohol in bars, pubs and nightclubs than other major cities across the globe. The people of Briton like to let their hair down and enjoy a boozy night out, and new research from Aussie based insurance provider Budget Direct shows that they are getting more for their money than those living in the … [Read more...] about Brits are paying less than those in the US and Australia for booze!
1,000 Places to See Before You Die Giveaway
Some fine folks contacted me on behalf of the ultimate travel research book asking me if I would like to giveaway two free copies of the book to my readers. I love free stuff and its even better when its something relevant. When 1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE was published in 2003, it pioneered the concept of the travel book as both wish list … [Read more...] about 1,000 Places to See Before You Die Giveaway
Discover a New Culture by Volunteering in South Africa
Without travelling to a country, it’s hard to understand – and enjoy – everything it has to offer. Unfortunately, it’s easy to get a one-sided view of a place thanks to how it’s portrayed in the media. Recently, there have been concerns that charity campaigns to help Africa have focused too much on the negatives . Although hardships do exist, Africa … [Read more...] about Discover a New Culture by Volunteering in South Africa