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April, 2008
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April 15th, 2008
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I love vacation rentals.? I have a husband, 2 kids - and a couple dogs - so when we vacation it’s a moving department store/zoological park.? We are dragging around the favorite bunny for sleeping, the special pillow, extra pup treats and the video games.? That’s a bunch of junk to cram in your run-of-the-mill hotel room.? Vacation Rentals are the perfect alternative - there’s plenty of room, you can cook breakfast (or throw donuts at everyone, including the dogs) so you dont have to get up at 7am while you’re on VACATION.? Bonus points - they usually have a washer and dryer - and more than one TV.? It’s like being at home - but you’re not!? A vacation rental at the beach is a necessity - here’s why:
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April 15th, 2008
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Photo by Rileyroxx
When returning home from long trips abroad, I’m always surprised by how much has changed. Somehow, I seem to have a subconscious expectation that life was on pause ?? just waiting for me to come back and pick up where I left off.
Of course, that isn’t how it works.
I come back to find out that my circle of friends isn’t quite the same. Some people aren’t talking to each other anymore. Old couples have broken up, and new ones have formed. Old roommates have finished school and moved away.
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April 15th, 2008
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One of my family’s favorite beach-type pass times is shelling. We hit the beach and drag great gobs of different shells back to the vacation rental - only to be forced to leave 90% behind because we cant pack them all - or they smell funny.
I did find out you can clean seashells so they don’t smell - but picking up “dead shells” is your best bet for this, although that doesn’t guarantee they’ll be ’stink free’.
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April 14th, 2008
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Self-confessed fibber Thomas Kohnstamm is certainly taking his best shot at it.
LP writer Thomas Kohnstamm…in hell.
I’ve always been a big fan of Lonely Planet’s guidebooks.
I love their sassy, youthful tone, their emphasis on low-impact and alternative travel options, their rejection of freebies from bigwig hotel chains, and the way their authors manage to find vegetarian-friendly budget options worldwide.
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April 14th, 2008
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Self-confessed fibber Thomas Kohnstamm is certainly taking his best shot at it.
LP writer Thomas Kohnstamm…in hell.
I’ve always been a big fan of Lonely Planet’s guidebooks.
I love their sassy, youthful tone, their emphasis on low-impact and alternative travel options, their rejection of freebies from bigwig hotel chains, and the way their authors manage to find vegetarian-friendly budget options worldwide.
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April 12th, 2008
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It’s that time to round up the latest and most interesting links from around the web.
Photo by Jim Snapper
John Fraser wrote an excellent article, Butchers and Monsters, about why the Chinese government will never ease it’s grip on the Tibetan people.
Misty from Matador posted a concise list of tips on how to travel on the cheap.
Judi Lees shares her experience volunteering abroad in South American orphanage.
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April 11th, 2008
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Balancing our scales is the surest way to get the correct perspective on life.
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When I was a little boy one of my treats was to go to the local candy store and get my penny bag of candy.
I looked around at all the fabulous glass jars on the shelves and the aroma of all the flavors sent me on a trip of delights.
I then had to choose which jar of candy I would like. Tough decision for a six year old with only one penny to spend (well, it was over fifty years ago).
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April 10th, 2008
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Losing your passport or bank cards on the road sucks. Not having the numbers accessible sucks even more.
Photo by Tom Purves
For most of us our day to day life takes place in our homes, apartments and offices.
Each of these locations contain pretty much everything we own, need to survive and identify who we are. Somehow though, when we travel we are able to condense all these ???essentials??? into one or two small bags, carry them on our shoulders and hoist them onto trains.
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April 10th, 2008
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We’ve talked in the past about how “pet friendly” Hilton Head Island is - as a mom I feel I’m remiss in not mentioning all of the Hilton Head activities and attractions for Kids and Families!? Beyond the beach and digging in the sand, there are tons of things for kids to do in the area - things that are going to amuse mom and dad also.? Lets face it, a happy kid on vacation leads to happy moms and dad’s on vacation.
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April 9th, 2008
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With greater potential to bare your soul comes the greater danger of getting pecked to death by the peanut gallery.
Photo by Matthew Antonino
Blogs grant unparalleled potential for spontaneity and interaction to writers everywhere ?? a virtual printing press, under your fingertips.
But with this new podium comes one of the less desirable traits of mass media: scrutiny from a faceless mob.
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