Carelessness is the number one reason for a passport application being rejected or delayed or for a passport being lost, stolen, or damaged. What steps are necessary to prevent these things from happening?

Costa Rica is a small country - just 75 mi/120 km separates the Pacific Ocean from the Caribbean Sea at the narrowest spot - Costa Rica still has some of the most diverse scenery in the world. Its coasts have both sandy beaches and marshy swamps, while its interior is dotted w...

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When deciding on the best time for you and your family to visit Disney World, the main issue is usually the crowds. When visiting any major theme park, you are going to experience large crowds; And since Disney World is the most popular theme park in the world, there is hardly...

ABOUT PAPHOS Situated in the South-west of Cyprus, Paphos has an interesting harbour with lots of fishing and pleasure boats and the Saturday market in the old town should not be missed. Just inland are three championship golf courses, where slightly cooler temperatures mean t...

Finding Good Las Vegas Strip Accommodation Deals Looking at those great big theme hotels on the Las Vegas Strip can cause a fair amount of sighs. This is because many people assume that they cannot get reasonably priced accommodations in these hotels. The truth, however, is th...

When you decide to go somewhere on vacations the first question you are faced with is how to organize your trip. At least, you need tickets and accommodation. However, if you are going abroad, the situation becomes more complicated. You will need visa, foreign passport and a l...

Although, the majority of Brits buying in Bulgaria are looking for holiday homes/buy to let and investment opportunities, there are people relocating permanently. It is not just retired Brits who are planning to move to Bulgaria but also families with young children. Despite t...

The Masai tribe or Maasai are an indigenous African tribe located mainly in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They live along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. The Maasai are the most well known tribe from East Africa. They are characteristically tall and...

Much of Southern Italy was colonised by Greeks 2500 years ago, and these areas form what we still know today as Magna Grecia (Greater Greece). As a result, Southern Italy became a centre of Greek culture, music, and language for hundreds of years. Greece has in the past also b...

The history of the Venetian Mask is one which sounds as though it stems from fairytale or legend but which goes to show that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Way back in the 13th Century, Venice was more than just a small city in Italy. It was a very important part of...

Over the last few years there has been an explosion of cheap flights to a number of high profile tourist destinations in France. Budget airlines like RyanAir and easyJet are now offering daily flights to such well-known French tourist destinations, as Paris, the French Alps, T...

A nation that is rich in sights and attractions, Brazil is one of the best destination choices when you fly south of America. If you plan to travel there or plan take Brazil experience elsewhere, here are some of the things you should remember.

Hong Kong features a diverse mixture of characters as a result of long British occupation and a great Chinese influence. As a state of China, Hong Kong provides a good introduction to who ever wants to know more about China without entering the mainland plus a venue for more a...

California - The Golden State. It is famous for many things everyone knows but also for things that'll probably surprise you. Most of us know that California is the home of movie stars (of course Hollywood is there), but very few people know that it is one of the major cheese...

So, you plan to visit a Japanese home? Well, before you do such you must first learn the etiquette in Japanese homes. The Japanese home culture revolves around three values: courtesy, cleanliness, and graciousness. Learning to apply these values whether in the Japanese context...

I have compiled 28 of the best traveling tips out there into one simple article.

There is a belief that Goa is one long beach, whereas the reality is that Goa has seven rivers, so what with that and the towns and roads, Goa is in reality several beaches on its 125 km coastline. The beaches in fact cover 83km of the coastline, and almost wherever you go, yo...

The best way to explore Singapore is to do what the locals do. That?s right, do things that are ?non-touristy?. I have compiled a list of places and things to do in Singapore that are mostly free, other than a bottle of drink and transport fares. Hope you will find them useful...

Only 10% of South African snakes are venomous, the younger snakes having a higher concentration of venom that the adult snakes. Can you identify the snake? Most people cannot.

Joan Crawford was right. Wire hangers just won?t do. Our Toyota mini motor home has a clothes closet equipped with the standard flat metal bar with the small triangular opening for the clothes hangers. This arrangement works well for keeping the clothes hangers from sliding ab...

Millions of visitors flock to Germany each year, and as each year passes that number grows larger. Here is a list of some of the top attractions that are considered "must-see" in Germany, in no particular order.

An accurate Malaga weather forecast is important when planning a vacation. Luckily, Malaga has some of the best weather in the country. This area gets very little rain, and virtually none in the summer. There are approximately 300 sunny days in the year in this city. In genera...

The role of the child in public life has changed significantly in the last two centuries. From the eighteenth century definition of a child as one that must be "seen and not heard," to the present-day celebration of childhood and protection of children's rights, the child has...

If you are looking for a cheap family vacation you might not have Disneyland, Universal Studios or a Las Vegas family vacation first on your agenda. Don't despair; there are many places that can even make your vacation trip a memorable one.

The very thought of heading for a nude beach gives many people the shakes. For others, it's a natural occurrence and a natural consideration. If you're comfortable in your own skin, they argue, why not head out in just that skin?

The combination of incredible natural beauty, pleasant moderate climates as well as access to international markets and the quality and low cost of the labor force, make Panama an ideal place to live. You can drive from a modern, bustling urban environment to a rain forest tee...

So, you want to plan a trip to Hawaii. There are lots of options to consider when planning your vacation and they may seem overwhelming. A good starting point might be to think about how you are planning to arrive in this tropical paradise. Since Hawaii is, after all, an islan...

It is a known fact that long traveling is usually stressful and tedious. Having a stressful trip should not be a part of your travel planning. When you travel in an economy or coach section in a plane for a longer period, it can be stressful and can cause harm to your health.

It is probable that there is no country in the world with a higher proportion of great golf courses to available acreage than Ireland. It is certain that there is no country in the world that offers the golfer a greater welcome. "Cead Mile Failte"--a hundred thousand welcomes-...