Archive for August, 2008

How to (and How Not to) Sneeze and Blow Your Nose

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Sniffling, sneezing, coughing and blowing your nose probably seem like second nature to you — and you likely don’t put much thought into any of these “natural” occurrences. But maybe you should. It is actually possible to injure yourself from coughing and sneezing in an improper way, and how you blow your nose may affect [...]

Interesting Tidbits About Europe

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Playing such a large part in the history of mankind, detailing key aspects of Europe is large task indeed. Nonetheless, here we go.
Geographically, Europe is the western most section of the Eurasia continent. Historically, however, it has always been considered a separate content due primarily to political influence and a certain tinge of arrogance. Under [...]

Looking to Book Cheap Cruises?

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

As well as bargain hunting on the websites of the major cruise lines, a second way to cruise at a reasonable price is to opt for a cruise of a less traditional nature. By this I mean the “mini-cruises” offered by ferry companies such as P&O, or the cruises offered by small fleets of sailing [...]

European Festivals

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Although there are many European festivals which are famous worldwide, yet some of these are just too good to not get a mention. The Redentore festival - Venice, is marked with fun, feast and festivities. Celebrated on the third Sunday of every July, this is one of the most beautiful and spectacular festivals of Europe. [...]

The Traveling Psychologist - Danger in South Africa

Friday, August 15th, 2008

It was with great astonishment that the hand cracked across my face with such force that I was propelled from the bench to the floor - what the hell had I done now?
This tale is not exactly like my other travels as this took place a long time ago - in fact I was 13 [...]

A Gypsy Caravan Holiday

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

A Gypsy Caravan Holiday is an adventure!
It’s an escape from the busy every-day life: imagine living in a Gypsy caravan for a few days, handling a horse and driving through an unspoiled, idyllic countryside.
You can spend a holiday like this for example in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Hungary [...]

Unusual Insurance Claims And Policies

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again - working in discount travel insurance you hear of some pretty bizarre policies and claims being made. But of course, travel insurance is just scratching the very surface, and in fact other areas of insurance have even more strange insurance policies - and sometimes it’s the [...]

Nobody Killed The Electric Car

Friday, August 1st, 2008

Contrary to all the publicity, no one actually killed the electric car.
It is alive and well and set to make the biggest comeback of all time when it invades the roads of the world over the coming years and displaces the dinosaurs that petrol and diesel powered cars have become.
The first stages of this revival [...]

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