Archive for May, 2009
East Kalimantan is easily as rich in wild, untamed nature and culture as it is in crude oil. Kalimantan is also one of Indonesian’s most isolated regions. This has helped preserve the traditions of its Dayak culture, and kept the forest at the upper Mahakam River in good condition for visitors.
On arrival in Balikpapan, just beyond the oil storage tanks, lies a forest reserve – visit it straight from the airport for your first high oxygen experience of Kalimantan. After a 40km drive over the inland belt of gentle hills, leave the paved road and get onto a thick and muddy one. Read the rest of this entry »
Whether you are about to plan your yearly vacation or you are looking forward to your first trip in several years, it is important to think about your family and what is best for them. After all, a family vacation is not worthwhile unless everyone is included in the adventures and memories. Those with family pets, such as dogs, often worry about what they are going to do with them during the vacation. Leaving them in a kennel is an unwelcoming thought and a lot of people worry about inconveniencing their family and friends with the pet.
Because of this, it is important to consider Dog Friendly Vacations. With so many options out there that now allow dogs, there is a great chance that you will still be able to take the vacation of your dreams and have man’s best friend along for the trip. Since the family dog is generally considered a part of the family it is important to make sure that it is not forgotten about. But what can the dog do on vacation? Can it take part in the fun or will it be stuffed in a room all day? These are some of the most commonly asked questions from those who are interested in such vacations. Read the rest of this entry »
If the advent of the Internet era has achieved anything, then it has broken down the barriers of distance and time, enabling people from every corner of the earth to connect and communicate with each other as though they were in the next room. In other words, the Internet has helped to create a true global village.
But besides the obvious benefits that the World Wide Web brings to digital communications, it has also helped to facilitate those seeking to go on globe-trotting adventures, with a plethora of online budget airlines and travel agencies making bargain basement deals to the furthest reaches of the earth a reality for everyone. Read the rest of this entry »
One of the ways to make a boring flight more bearable is the knowledge you have the cheapest ticket on the plane. With all the security restrictions at air ports and the lack of comfort on the air planes themselves, traveling has lost its appeal. Now, it’s just a way of getting from where you are to where you want to go. The recession is helping because the airlines are having to compete to fill their planes. This is bringing down the retail price of seats and there are a lot of attractive “special offers” being advertised. The fact of a bargain always helps to lift your spirits. The big question is therefore how to get the discounts. If you are planning in advance, there are savings if you Read the rest of this entry »
Dublin is a wonderful city to visit, no matter what time or year. Spring is the ideal season to visit Dublin because its off-season and the rates are reasonable and because it’s when many of the holidays and festivals occur. Of course, the most important holiday in Dublin is St. Patrick’s Day. If you’d like to visit during the holiday, be sure to make reservations!
Dublin is well known for its extensive shopping areas, such as Temple Bar, Nassau Street, Henry Street, O’Connell Street, St. Stephen’s Green, and Grafton Street. The Brown Thomas department store on Grafton Street is a great place to check the local styles and Irish designs. Read the rest of this entry »