The Costa Blanca region stretches for some 200 kilometers along the Mediterranean coast of Spain. This is a popular Spanish tourist and holiday destination, but not quite as popular or built up as the well known Costa del Sol to the south. As a result, th...

Originally a small fishing village, the city of Oostende received its city charter in the 13th century and now has a population of 91,000 people, the largest population on the Belgian coast. Set half way along the 40 mile Belgian coastline, it became popu...

Set in Austria, the Sound of Music is an epic film spurring dreams of a heavenly land in every child that sees the movie. In truth, they should have filmed the movie in Halstatt, Austria. Halstatt I had been in Salzburg for four days and was growing...

Whilst traveling to Barcelona, you may find it useful to have a guide to Barcelona Airport which can give you the information that you need to get around while on your trip. Below you will find some basic information on the Barcelona Airport. The airport...

Caribbean beaches, luxury resorts and the only rain forest in the US National Forest System- Puerto Rico has it all. Just a short ride from many Puerto Rico resorts, El Yunque National Forest offers a unique opportunity to step out into nature and enjoy a...

Many of my travel clients in the west express reservations about flying on African carriers. With some recent disasters, cancelled flights and terrible time performances I share their hesitation. Based on the need to find safe and efficient air travel I h...

Sure, vacations can be hazardous to your health: Beachgoers get sunburned, campers get poison ivy, air travelers get headaches. But stay home, as record numbers may be doing this summer, and your health could suffer much more. "Vacation deprivation,...

The eleventh arrondissement is located in eastern Paris on the Right Bank of the Seine River. With one hundred fifty thousand residents in slightly more than 1.4 square miles (less than 3.7 square kilometers) it is the most densely populated district of P...

The twelfth arrondissement is situated on the Right Bank of the Seine River in eastern Paris. It is home to one of Paris's largest parks, the Bois de Vincennes which is described below. Its land area is about 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers) coun...

Kortrijk, also referred to as Courtrai, is a historical city situated in West Flanders in Belgium. Positioned on the Lys River, Kortrijk was first established by the Romans under the name of Cortoriacum. Possessing a population of over 70, 000 individuals...

The tenth arrondissement is located on the Right Bank in northeastern Paris. Its total land area is slightly more than 1.1 square mile (a bit less than 3 square kilometers). The district's population is somewhat under ninety thousand and provides about se...

What better way to celebrate Christmas than by throwing a Christmas party. Better yet, throw a themed Christmas party! Not only will your guests have a blast, they will be talking about your party for years! It is easy to have a Christmas party, so spice ...

The worldwide credit crunch has forced many holidaymakers to think about the finances when it comes to their summer holidays. As a result, short breaks in the UK – especially camping holidays – have seen an increase in bookings this summer as more ...

Nestled on the North Eastern coastline; Knokke-Heist in Belgium draw thousands of tourists every year. Knokke-Heist is revered for its splendid beaches, its historic landmarks, its stunning countryside scenes, its panoramic views, and is a city that lies ...

The term self storage is short for self-service storage. Self storage facilities lease space to individuals, usually storing household goods, or to small businesses, usually storing excess inventory or archived records. The rented spaces, known as units a...