1. No hot shower
Showers in homes typically don’t have hot water, eventhough you see a tap which can be pulled left or right (for cold and hot). Unless you see a water heater which is usually a rectangular plastic box in the bathroom, don’t count on it. Hotels normally have hot showers though.
2. Toilets are [...]

When you think of “Paramus” do you automatically think, “shopping malls?” If you do, you are not alone. On a recent trip to the west coast, I was asked, “where in New Jersey do you live?” When I mentioned near Paramus, the person nodded her head in recognition. She knew that the town was a [...]

Since moving to Guanajuato, Mexico, we’ve lived in four different houses. The first was in a barrio called Puquero. The other three have been in the barrio called Pastita. Without challenge, Pastita has been the best barrio in which to live because of the irrepressible noise factor endemic to Puquero. If you ever find yourself [...]

As you probably know, the Internet is a highly valuable research tool. However, many travelers do not consider using the Internet to book their next vacation, and thus often miss out on timesavings not to mention truly great bargains.
In this article we’ll take a look at how the Internet can help you to plan and [...]

From the peaks of the Andes to the steamy rainforest, hiking South America is unlike anything you have done before. If you are going to South America, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
Backpackers and South America
While many young adults may dream about trekking across Europe, it’s not the only continent available [...]

South African passport holders need a visa to enter the Schengen area of Europe. The countries of the Schengen territory are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
If you are visiting only one Schengen country, you must apply for a Schengen visa at that country’s [...]

Vegas, baby. Vegas! They weren’t lying: what happens in Vegas… stays in Vegas!
How many times have you heard those catch phrases? Well, we agree - they are both very overstated. But, they really do sum up your Vegas experience. Bottom line: Las Vegas is about checking your husbands, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, etc. at the door [...]

Nestling at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, Swellendam has much to offer visitors who have an interest in history, nature and outdoor activities. Situated on the N2, approximately 240km from both Cape Town and George, Swellendam is the perfect choice for a halfway stopover or as a base from which to explore the area.
Swellendam [...]

Keystone offers the finest night skiing in Colorado with lights on 15 different slopes and a great terrain park. Night skiing starts at 4pm and ends at 10pm.
All of the night skiing at Keystone is on the front face of the mountain featuring great runs like the spring dipper. The Keystone Gondola will service most [...]

The only Maneless African lions
The lions of Tsavo national park are unique in many ways. For a start, the males lack the typical mane that usually distinguishes this species, a fact often attributed to the dense thorn-filled vegetation of their habitat, which makes long hair a real hindrance to free movement. As an earth watch [...]