While there is plenty of theater, art and music to enjoy while visiting New York City, you'll also find that this is a popular place for sports fans as well. Sure, it's nice to visit the museums, enjoy the music scene and take in a show or two while vacationing in the city. However, while you're vacationing in the area and staying in apartments in New York, don’t forget about the rich sports experiences that can be found in the area. The city is … [Read more...]
Paris – The Latin Quarter
If you decide to enjoy a holiday in Paris, you'll find that there are plenty of exciting things to see and do. Of course, while you're visiting you won't want to miss out on exploring one of the most popular parts of the city - the Latin Quarter. This area of the city has long been a popular place to visit, offering many attractions, restaurants and more. You may even want to rent Paris apartments in this area so you can enjoy being submersed in … [Read more...]
Touring Chennai
We didn't find much in the way of inspiration during our short stay in Chennai (other than the people were quite friendly) - but we enjoyed touring some of the city's unique historical sites including the San Thome Basilica. This is one of only three churches in the world that are supposedly built on top an apostle's tomb. This one houses the remains of Thomas the Apostle - the other two are the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain and … [Read more...]
Meredith – New Hampshire
If you're at all familiar with the Lakes Region in New Hampshire, then chances are you know the town of Meredith. Or did know it. If you haven't visited the tiny little community on Lake Winnipesaukee in the past 20-plus years, chances are you wouldn't recognize the place. What was once a sleepy little mill town - where an asbestos factory once loomed and was mostly just a cut through to the White Mountains – is now a bustling tourist … [Read more...]
Wedding Celebration, Chennai India
After a busy few days spent shopping for clothing for the event - sari's, shoes, long colorful flowing robes etc - we now have our appropriate Southern Indian wedding ceremony attire. The celebration went off without a hitch - one of India's most famous violinists (T. N. Krishnan) and his daughter took the stage for over an hour with hypnotizing music. Hundreds of people came to celebrate the joyous occasion! … [Read more...]
A Summer in Rome
The temperatures in Rome range from 22 C ( 73 F) to 30 C (87 F) during the summer months. During this hot period, it is usually dry, with only four rainy days on average in a month. The humidity is normally around 70% year-long, but ancient fountains still cool the public streets to make things more comfortable. Many of the holidays celebrated by the locals are Catholic in nature, but this is because the Vatican is located within the borders of … [Read more...]
Olympus Tough TG1 Camera
Olympus Tough TG1 Camera - A Dave's Featured Travel Product for 2012 (Reviewed: July 2012) We recently purchased the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS to take on an upcoming International trip; we played around with it a day prior to leaving. It's images makes the mundane look magical. With twelve creative settings ranging from "miniature" to "dramatic" we were quickly able to turn our garden into an ethereal "world", akin to something out of Lord of the … [Read more...]
Pre Wedding Ceremony Preparations, Chennai
After a hectic few days bouncing around the planet, we find ourselves in Chennai India. Today was a fun Henna party - and then shopping for Sari's. This city is chaotic on the streets - but so far not nearly as much as our experiences in some of the larger Northern Indian cities. … [Read more...]
Rick Steves Rolling Backpack
Rick Steves Rolling Backpack (Reviewed: Jul 2012) Leave it to Rick Steves to combine the simplicity of backpack with the convenience of a roll a board. Roll the "Rolling Backpack" around for ease at the airport or at your hotel but shoulder it in situations where its better on your back then on the ground (crowds, nasty sidewalks etc). After sitting around for a month or two we were itching to put this to the road test. A trip to Thailand, Japan … [Read more...]
Changi Singapore Airport – July 2012
The Changi Singapore Airport is one of the world's nicest airports (and quite sizable). Conveniences and customer satisfaction are hallmarks of a stop here. High speed internet access is offered along with laptop docking stations and a variety of electrical outlets to service the international visitor. In addition there are Internet terminals that one can use free of charge. A movie lounge plays movies nonstop 24 hours a day 7 days a week. … [Read more...]
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