I know it's my first post of the trip and I'm already halfway into it but it only means that I'm having a good time! So what are my thoughts on South Africa? Where should I begin... The trip began with two flights totalling 18 hours. After finally arriving in Johanesburg, we hopped in a taxi so we could get to our friend's house. And of course, the taxi driver was one week on the job, got lost and ch ...

In this feed, I would like to take a moment to examine the pros and cons of rental apartments. Every human being needs shelter and a roof over their head. This is a given, however the decision regarding the type of accommodation to look for is somewhat more complicated for each individual. If you are a student straight out of university, just got your first good job, you will most likely be looking for a re ...

[caption id="attachment_7015" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: outofegypt.net"][/caption] Egypt is an extremely popular travel destination for families, couples and singles alike. I have met many people from different countries who have escaped to Egypt for a week or two regardless of their goals. Egypt has such a wide range of attractions; everyone can find something for themselves he ...

One of the main reasons why it is worth investing in a car hire when travelling is due to the possibilities it opens up for you and convenience. Before embarking on your trip, if you are planning to visit multiple cities of your chosen destination, being independently mobile is your best option. Turkey is a country lying geographically in both Europe and Asia. In fact, its largest city – Istanbul, is the on ...

Take . . me out to the ball . .  game, buy me some soba and taco . . .yaki!?!  You may not know this, but the “Land of the Rising Sun” is also the land of the rising fastball.  Japan is coming up in the baseball world.  I know it's an American pastime but ever since a Japanese studied in America and returned to Japan in 1878 he introduced it to his fellow countrymen.  AND now it's a part of their pastime as ...

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A few weeks ago, on February 8, 2012, Air Canada introduced its new marketing and advertising approach to mark its 75th anniversary. Canada’s largest airline company has begun to advertise their prices as what they call an “all-in-sale.” This means that rather than listing a flight ticket for $244, they include all extra costs, which may raise the advertised sale price up to $887—an increase of over $600! A ...

[caption id="attachment_6994" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="photo credit: msnbc.msn.com"][/caption] If you ever thought about travelling to New Zealand, it’s definitely worth a shot. Being an island country situated in the southwest Pacific Ocean, once there, you may feel as if you’re on the edge of the world! Speaking from the perspective of someone in North America, quite literally! Comprised o ...

Departure time for South Africa has finally arrived. I can't believe it! The last few months have been so hectic that I didn't have time to be excited about this trip. But I must admit that today, March 3rd, I am happy to be leaving for the airport and to be sitting on a plane in just a few hours. South Africa, oh boy am I ready for you! Am I ready for this trip? I guess my answer would be yes and no. Yes b ...

While most people look for cheap holidays, I gravitate towards the most expensive ones for some reason. It's not intentional because I prefer roughing out my trip rather staying in luxurious hotels. But that doesn't mean that the dollar signs won't add up at the end of the trip. Here are some examples on how to turn your backpacking trip in an expensive one: [caption id="attachment_6130" align="aligncenter" ...