tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901305734668335782024-03-06T00:21:40.117-06:00Chronicle of a Jet-SetterBlimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-28628339790541469382011-04-18T16:51:00.000-05:002011-04-18T16:51:21.743-05:00Free Entrance Days in the National Parks by U.S. National Park Services
Grand Prismatic Spring - Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Magadelic Rock
America's Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better with several fee-free days at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees.*
Mark your calendar for these fee-free days in 2011:
January 15-17
(Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday weekend)
April 16-24
(National Park Week)
June 21
(First Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-44813927443715658082011-04-14T11:47:00.000-05:002011-04-14T11:47:00.675-05:00Seychelles Island – A True Honeymoon Paradise | tripcreation.comSeychelles Island – A True Honeymoon Paradise | tripcreation.comBlimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-35692732923676755912011-04-01T20:13:00.001-05:002011-04-01T21:06:48.715-05:00April Festival of Flower Across AmericaSpring in its splendor is here and goodbye to winter! Celebrate the season and join mother nature as it explodes with blooming excitement to usher in the new season flavor and all the fun activities that ensue.
South Carolina Flowertown Festival: Summerville Family YMCA flowertown festival has been a tradition of South Carolina for 39years. It ranks in top 20 events of the Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-9112602732703270252011-03-31T18:35:00.001-05:002011-03-31T19:04:14.097-05:00Ryanair to Ban Children from Flying Popular Routes. Smart April Fool Campaign or What?
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RYANAIR TO INTRODUCE ‘CHILD FREE’ FLIGHTS
Ryanair, the world’s favourite airlines, today announced that it will introduce ‘Child Free’ flights from October (winter schedule) after a Europe-wide survey of 1,000 passengers showed that half would pay higher fares to avoid other people’s children. The survey showed that a third of passengers (36%) have had flights ‘Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-90460332914313886032011-03-01T12:23:00.000-06:002011-03-01T12:23:45.387-06:00Authentic Experience in Post-Communist Georgia! From Coolworks.com
Do you have four to ten months to spare for paid employment in a government travel program for participants up to 60 years of age?
The Ministry of Education in Georgia, Eastern Europe in collaboration with well known Canadian company Footprints Recruiting ® has a work/travel opportunity where eligibility is not based on experience but rather education. Two years of Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-37857856347920854962011-02-14T11:42:00.000-06:002011-02-14T11:42:41.238-06:00Travel and Creativity: Is there a Connection?
Beijing's Birds Nest
How much influence travel has on ones creativity has been a question swirling in my mind of late. I wonder, how much effect does travel have in the way we think, solve problems, design, and do many other things. Do you think meeting new people, seeing new places, and learning other's culture while traveling has effect on you cognitively? I have read some Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-14961452428961563132011-02-01T12:09:00.000-06:002011-02-01T12:09:09.554-06:00Spring Break: Beach FunIt is only the beginning of February, but all I can think about is Spring. I love spring because everything comes alive, vibrant, and full of vigor. It feels like a new beginning for all things. Flowers start to blossom, trees are budding, and the weather just feels great. The only thing left to compliment is a spring break getaway to a magical beach. Beaches such as the following are a treat to Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-70855195435536050282011-01-19T11:07:00.000-06:002011-01-19T11:07:34.083-06:00Canoe & Kayak Trips Through The Bayou - A Houston Event
Kayaking
Where: Woodway Boat Launch (Just west of 1-610)Time: 9am - 1pm or 11am -3pm depending on the dayReservation: RequiredPhone: 713.752.0314 ext. 3Email: tsmith@buffalobayou.orgCost: $60/pp2011 DatesRegular Scheduled Kayak TripsJanuary 15th Saturday, 11am-3pmFebruary 19th Saturday, 11am-3pmMarch 26th Saturday, 10am-1pm April 16th Saturday, 9am-1pmMay 21st Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-91104983091173474972011-01-10T10:06:00.001-06:002011-01-11T09:48:36.340-06:00Family Focused Resorts - Traveling with Kids Made EasyAre you one of those parents that feel guilty going on vacation without your kids in tow? Let me usher you into the world of a relaxing adult vacation even with the presence of your kids! This vacation will mesmerize you and make you want to do it over and over again. I must warn you though, there is a possibility you may not want to leave this vacation when it's all over. These resorts are Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-77747583782640952392011-01-07T11:31:00.000-06:002011-01-07T11:31:46.446-06:00Ice Sculpting Competition - Houston Area Event
Place: Discovery Green, 1500 Mckinney St. Houston, TX 77010Time: 10a.m - 7pmEntrance Fee: FreeDate: Saturday, January 8, 2011
The 3rd Annual Magnificent 7 Ice Sculpting competition holds on January 8, 2011 in Houston Downtown area. This event will feature acclaimed ice artists from around the country who will transform ice into spectacular masterpieces. Come and watch as they battleBlimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-10295619353316046452011-01-04T09:25:00.001-06:002011-01-06T18:34:18.318-06:00Fjords of Norway - Dramatically BeautifulFjord (fyôrd) a long, narrow, deep inlet from the sea between steep slopes of a mountainous coast. Fjords usually occur where ocean water flows into valleys formed near the coast by
glaciers. Norway boasts of the longest, deepest, narrowest, and Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-30622607570832389942010-12-30T10:49:00.000-06:002010-12-30T10:49:49.082-06:00Travel Trivia: Nickname of CountriesSo, i am feeling very smart today and i decided to compile a list of countries and their nicknames. These nicknames are common to some and others are names used by the locals or outsiders. Here we go...
AlbaniaLand of the EaglesAustralia Aussie or God’s CountryBelarusWhite RusBrazilPindoramaBurkina Faso Land of the upright menCameroon Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-85468849084425766022010-12-29T11:51:00.000-06:002010-12-29T11:51:10.154-06:00Time to Travel When...For some, travel is just a spontaneous decision they make without anything triggering it. However, there are certain times in life you definitely need to travel and here are a few time to travel situations.
Completion of a tedious project: Projects at work can sap a significant amount of energy from you especially when done under pressure and pressed for time. It is very okay to reward your selfBlimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-23032501953027114912010-12-19T18:04:00.002-06:002010-12-21T09:52:55.966-06:00Hotel Blurb: Avenue Hotel Bed & Breakfast
Location: 711 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, CO 80829Phone: 719.685.1277/800.294.1277 Inn Keepers: Gwenn & Randy
Website: http://www.avenuehotelbandb.com/
Avenue Hotel is an historic bed and breakfast of Colorado. Built in 1886 as a boarding school and used by the railroad workers. This victorian building has served different purpose over the years and it's now Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-62232205005455873752010-12-06T14:34:00.004-06:002010-12-06T14:49:45.156-06:00Fun Winter Vacation ActivitiesWhile some run to the sunny side of the world during winter, and some hibernate, others dash to the foothills of the beautiful snow covered Alps for an exhilarating fun in the snow. There are tons of activities to engage in, so forget the cold, suit up and let's slide through them.
Skiing: We cannot talk about winter fun without talking about the Grand daddy of snow events. Skiing is one Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-26275978421251397292010-11-29T11:14:00.003-06:002010-11-30T09:41:40.361-06:00Sourvenir: Make It Count
Photo from ladiesgadget.com "Inspired by Aboriginal Art"
A Souvenir is an object a traveler brings back from his/her journey either for personal collection or as gifts for family and friends for the memories associated with it. Therefore, souvenirs can absolutely be anything that reminds you of your visit to a place or what you did while there. T-shirts, shot glasses, magnets, and key chains Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-29910689859747558222010-11-26T16:02:00.002-06:002010-11-29T12:52:00.881-06:00Restaurant Blurb: T'afia
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Location: 3701 Travis Houston, TX 77002Phone: 713.524.6922 Hours: 4:00pm - 10:00pmChef: Monica PopeWebsite: www.tafia.com
T'afia is a restaurant with a great ambiance and delectable selection of dishes. A friend suggested this restaurant and it was no doubt a great choice. You must try the Chorizo stuffed Date wrapped with Bacon, Grilled Scallops, and the Quail - simply Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-56559091440633560652010-11-17T13:14:00.001-06:002010-11-17T13:43:30.567-06:00Spice Up Your Holiday Gatherings Most people don't have the luxury of seeing every member of their family at once besides the holiday season and this is why holiday gatherings are so important to most families. This period props the door open for families to share and laugh with one another. A great opportunity to go down memory lane and reminisce on the good times. Therefore, these gatherings should be very festive and Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-15370230792401385382010-11-09T12:06:00.000-06:002010-11-09T12:06:41.012-06:00Lights Camera ActionIt is true that a moment lasts all for a second, but memory lives on forever and sometimes the best way to re-live a beautiful vacation from memory is through the pictures you took in that moment. Pictures are not only good for reminiscing, they are a great way to share your vacation experience with families and friends. They are also a great memento to showcase in the&Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-47261632997611352762010-11-05T13:12:00.000-05:002010-11-05T13:12:20.450-05:00Pacific Coast Highway - A Breathtaking Rugged Expedition
Photo by Disco King @ erolakan.co.uk
Driving through California Route 1 is an expedition that should be in everyone's bucket list. It is one of the most unique highways in America and one of the longest. In order to thoroughly enjoy this drive, plan on spending a few days driving through so you can properly sample everything this highway has to offer. Be prepared to stop a number of timesBlimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-6598668822284908732010-11-02T13:48:00.000-05:002010-11-02T13:48:25.318-05:00A Purposeful Travel With a Perk
Picture by oxfordseminars.ca
Travelling can take any form and can be done for different reasons. Taking a well deserved vacation is always great and it is infact a good cause, but there are other times when we travel to change lives, be it ours or others.
The post today will focus on five different ways of adding a significant meaning to your travel and still enjoy Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-77026448900842511572010-10-29T15:13:00.000-05:002010-10-29T15:13:10.150-05:00Tots on TripsThe most common question that I get from my readers is the concern of travelling with kids. Majority of young parents tell me they love to travel, but at the same time they dread doing so with their young kids. Their experience with going grocery shopping or attending events with their kids has left a lasting stressful impression on them that they dareBlimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-41618587942025035802010-10-08T13:28:00.000-05:002010-10-08T13:28:53.663-05:00Houston Area Happenings In a Nut Shell - By Vanessa QuinonesAre you thinking about doing something fun this month and don't know what? Our guest blogger has something for everyone on things going on in Houston and surrounding cities this month. Since the weather is so nice you may want to make plans and head out to one of these!!!
Location: Houston
Event Date: October 7 –October 10, 2010
The Original Greek Festival
Come and join The OriginalBlimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-58896885580460290462010-10-07T10:29:00.005-05:002010-10-11T09:54:00.330-05:00Eccentric HotelsThere is something about the human nature that always craves something out of the ordinary to invent, create, or experience. I am no different and neither are the creators of these hotels:
Lumilinna Snow Castle Hotel, Kemi Finland
Ice hotels are temporary hotels made out of snow coupled with some steel frames. They are available for a period of time in the winter before they melt awayBlimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190130573466833578.post-44454496721213608012010-09-30T15:53:00.005-05:002010-09-30T16:33:12.457-05:00Summer Is Over and There Goes My Vacation. Not!
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Simply because there is a change in season does not mean an end to a great vacation. Even though a lot of travelers tend to plan their vacation for summer months, it is still very possible to have an unforgettable vacation in the winter months. Winter travelers often choose a tropical vacation in the summer and i know we sometimes Blimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574201008736052022noreply@blogger.com2