Generally, I book accommodation for the first night upon my arrival in a new city. After a long flight, all I truly want is to feel what it is like to sleep horizontally again. There are many sites but I am a hostelworld fan to search for hostels in the area. Book directly with the […]
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The non-sports enthusiasts will never understand. They see a puck, sticks and skates and try to calculate joy. Every time our boys step on the ice, we- the lucky ones, experience it. Sleep is irrelevant to the true fan. You feel honoured putting your game face on at 4:00 am due to the time zone
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West Edmonton Mall has been regarded as the gem of Alberta. Accurately, I would say it is of the copper pyrite variety. The golden mineral, once you spot it, often causes screams of sheer joy to escape your mouth. It is usually followed by you pushing or “repositioning” children out of your way. This opens
Cruising around in a Suzuki Swift pumping the Pussycat Dolls is the only way to enjoy the wonder that Tasmania has to offer. Costly tours will show you the highlights but a rental car gives you the glorious freedom to be cheap. The tourist centre heeded warnings, that Tassie in seven days can not be
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For those of you who consider “swimming in the ocean” and “shower” synonymous-read on. For those of you who read the previous statement with a scowl and thought “there aren’t actually people who think that way”- stop reading and take your judgmental attitude elsewhere. After five days of camping, your normal tantalizing musk may not
Bali You will need proof of an onward plane ticket to enter Bali. Airlines can deny you boarding if this rude criteria is not met. Buying a plane ticket at the airport is costly, so make sure to have a return journey reserved. It’s somewhat frowned upon but if you’re willing to take a risk,
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footwear frustration fixes Sandals, flip flops or thongs are not the most durable footwear. This is especially true if you purchase, neh, invest in a respectable $4.95 pair. You’re casually walking, then out of the blue, the top strap that your toes fit around breaks. Curses! Your flip-flops have flopped. But not all is lost.
This “where to sleep guide” is not for the faint of heart. There will be no listings for that sought-after comfy B&B or directions to that gem of a hostel, right in the heart of the city. No, this guide appeals to those who choose to forge a different path. A courageous path. A path
Few know of the darker side of being frugal. The dazzle and glitz that accompany’s being cheap, is most often the image perceived. That glorified, glimmering cloud overshadows the truly sinister side. One of which is filled with ridicule and abandonment. Often, you are the last man standing in a good bartering deal. You get
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We were famished. When was the last time we ate? 45 minutes ago? An hour? I didn’t want to let my mind go there. I began to grow weak; mentally and physically. We walked on. Was there no place in downtown Sydney where one could purchase wholesome, fresh food at reasonable prices? “I give up!
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