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151). Travel to Italy – Rome and Venice Where does one begin to start when discussing Italy. Well, if you intend to travel there, Rome and Venice are good places to start. Rome Perhaps you’ve heard of it? It goes without saying that Rome has a rather prominent past. Lets see, in Rome you will find…[deep breath]…the Vatican, Coliseum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Ch... 152). Travel to Romantic Asian Locations Asia is one the more visually stunning areas in the world. If you are looking for romance, here are some top-notch destinations. Asia is hot and sticky, much like romance. More importantly, it tends to be fairly cheap due to a currency disaster in the late 1990s. Although luxury resorts can be very pricey, you can find a romantic locat... 153). Traveling For Thanksgiving - Keeping Kids Busy Thanksgiving is a time for gathering the family, but how do you keep kids interested while in the car or sitting in airports? Have them keep journals. Thanksgiving Travel Nothing beats getting your extended family together for Thanksgiving. It is a great time to catch up and laugh about old times. The only aggravating thin... 154). Tying Fly Fishing Flies – The Frankenstein Fly You can buy flies for fly fishing, but you’ll want to tie your own at some point. Undoubtedly, your first fly will be the Frankenstein Fly. Of Flies… There is a particular fly for every fish, location and situation. There are basic flies like the Woolly Bugger and millions of exotic ones. You can buy thousands of them, bu... 155). Unique Backpacking Christmas Gift Ideas for Backpackers Christmas gift ideas can be hard to come by. If you’re buying for a backpacker, here are a few unique backpacking gift ideas. Okay, I’ll be the first one to admit publicly that buying gifts for the holidays can be a pain in derriere. When it comes right down to it, who knows if a gift will be a hit or a dud. If you’re shopping for a b... 156). Unique Camping Gift Ideas for Christmas As November passes quickly, it is time to start thinking about buying Christmas gifts. Here’s a primer on unique Christmas gift ideas for people who like to go camping. Unique Camping Gifts Camping enthusiasts love to get away from the rat race and just take in the majesty of Mother Nature. If you’re shopping for a person... 157). Unique Gifts Unique gifts can be hard to come by regardless of whether you’re buying for the holidays, birthdays or special occasions. Here’s a list of unique gifts for all occasions. Unique Gifts Practical gifts are always appreciated, but giving unique gifts really set you apart from others. You can find all of the following unique ... 158). Unique Gifts for Her Ah, what to buy her for Christmas. Here’s a list of unique gifts for her that are sure to make her smile. Unique Gifts for Her She is probably already dreading getting a massive load of bubble bath. This year, you need to go unique. Here’s a list of unique gifts for her that you can find online by just searching for them i... 159). Unique Gifts for Men It is that time of year again – time to buy gifts for the holidays. Here’s a list of unique gifts for men this holiday season. Unique Gifts for Men Instead of going with a sweater, tie or, god forbid, underwear, men will be more likely to appreciate a unique gift this year. Unique gifts for men can be funny, practical and... 160). Unique Gifts Online The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s time to buy gifts. Thanks to the Internet, you can find unique gifts online. Unique Gifts Online Gift giving can be a challenge. You don’t want to give a person just anything. Here’s a list of unique gifts you can find online. Just search for the name on any search eng... 161). Unique Travel Gifts for Christmas Coming up with unique Christmas gift ideas can be difficult. If you’re buying for a traveler, here are a few unique travel gifts you should consider. Travel Gifts For some people, travel consists of hopping on a plane and moving around the country as part of a job. For others, it is an opportunity to get out and see exoti... 162). Varanasi, India – The City of Death Travel to the city of Varanasi and you will travel back in time. No other city in India will impact you more than ancient Varanasi. Varanasi One of the oldest cities in the world, Varanasi is located in the upper east area of India and is not far from the border with Nepal. Sitting on the Ganges River, the city is an over... 163). Venice, Italy – The Bird Lady Venice is an old and somewhat eccentric city in Italy. Built long ago on marshlands, I was surprised to find myself spending my first night in the city with the bird lady. Rent a Room As is common with many cities in Europe, one can rent a room in a private home at the train station. The advantage of renting a room is you... 164). White Water Rafting – Preserve Your Experiences White water rafting is simply a blast and a great way to get away from the clutter of life. Alas, your rafting experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a white water rafting journal. White Water Rafting Journals Take a minute to give some consideration to your most recent rafting trip. What s... 165). World Series In Russia – Huh? What? As we watch the Astros choke or White Sox perform valiantly depending on your point of view, I am reminded of my baseball experience in Russia. World Series I always find it interesting that most of our professional sports call the championship round the World Series or some similar variation. Clearly, there are games bei... 166). Writing and Walking – Beating Writer’s Block Writing and walking are a seemingly odd mix of topics for an article, but they go well together. Particularly if you write during breaks in your walk. Writing Journals Whether you are writing articles or the great American novel, you will inevitably suffer from writer’s block. A good way to defeat the block is to go for a... 167). Xcaret, Mexico – Back To Nature or Maybe Not Xcaret is located roughly 45 minutes south of Cancun, Mexico. The park is advertised as an ecological and archaeological Disneyland. While there is a definite back to nature feel to the place, it is expensive and crowded with more than a slight overtone of commercialism. Xcaret Pronounced “esh…car..it”, Xcaret is an extrem... 168). Ya Mule! Backpacking in Siena, Italy Ah, the glamour of backpacking through Europe. Of course, the glamour comes with a price as I found in Siena, Italy. Siena Siena is located an hour or so outside of Florence, Italy. My handy dandy guidebook suggested it was a side trip that just had to be made. A medieval structure located behind protective walls on the t... Browse Pages: [1] [2] [3] 4