Christmas Gifts and Christmas Shopping Christmas Gifts and Christmas Shopping do not have to go together to form one big headache. There is an easier way to shop. Yes Christmas shopping is with us again. Can you imagine yourself in the shopping mall just days before Christmas; your shopping bag so full that your arms have grown a half inch longer and your shoulders ache, also you had to park your car too far away in some distance car park...more
Sicily, the protagonist of summer 2010 Certainly we are going through a period which is not easy at all, and this has led many people to revise their idea of vacation, but Italians seem to be willing to give something up or to change their habits, as long as they are not deprived of a couple of weeks, or at least a few days, of relaxation after spending a year at work. Of course nowadays it is not possible to take very long holidays, one...more
It is a scene that plays out all over America every year. You go to a relatives house to open gifts and you receive a Christmas holiday gift basket full of inedible things including big logs of meat and rubbery cheese. It is enough to turn you off the idea of giving a gift basket after you have received a cheap holiday gift basket such as...more
Guide to London's Period Properties and Their History London is an ancient city and its buildings reflect its history and growth. By looking at London's buildings, you can see which parts of the city were prosperous at which times. Although there was a time when the period features of some of London's properties were discarded in favour of new, modern designs and fittings, homeowners are now trying to keep as much character in their homes as possible, and, in London, sash windows are a hallmark of character.Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian sash windowsLondon buildings from the Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian periods are often graced with sash windows. The fashion for sash windows in London buildings followed the installation of sash windows in Royal households, such as Hampton Court. Sash windows allowed far more light into the buildings than the traditional mullioned and leaded windows of previous periods, were easy to open, and gave buildings a classic design. Those who could afford to install sash windows into their London homes did so – whether they were building something new or updating their existing property. From the late 17th century onwards, sash windows...more
Surfing in Oahu - A Surfer's Paradise Surf's up in Oahu. Long recognized as having some of the best surfing available are the waves on Oahu. Here's some helpful information regarding surfing in Oahu.The best time to surf in Oahu is during...more
Experience the Fun of Jewish Dating Washington DC Sometimes it's hard to meet someone of the opposite sex that is of likeminded faith, but Jewish Dating Washington DC will help you solve those dating problems. Our speed dating events are one...more
Christmas In Spanish Speaking Countries Once Thanksgiving is over it is time to get into full-fledged Christmas mode. Why not take the opportunity to spice up your holiday season this year by celebrating Christmas Spanish style! You could plan...more
Palm Springs, California If you are looking for a great travel destination this summer, then why not try Palm Springs? Located in the desert region of California, Palm Springs is a quiet metropolis, geared towards family life. A two hour drive...more
Being located in the middle of the Aegean Sea, the Island of Rhodes is one of the beautiful islands of Dodecanese complex. With the increasing number of tourists visiting this place every year, it has become a center of tourist attractions. Despite...more
Something I Said: Thanksgiving - What If Native Americans Had It To Do Over? Something I SaidDwight HobbesMinnesota Spokesman-RecorderFor Native Americans, there's less to be thankful forThe first Thanksgiving Day feast is generally believed...more