Travelling with kids on long haul flights can be quite challenging for parents. Managing your fidgety 9-year old or pacifying your toddler through a twelve-plus hour flight can take a toll on you. But your flight needn’t be a nightmare if you prepare your ‘child management strategy’ in advance. Here is a look at some ways in which you can keep your kids entertained on long haul flights. (more…)
Archive for March, 2011
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How to Keep Your Children Entertained on Long Haul Flights
Posted on: March 30th, 2011 | steph No Comments
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8 Reasons To Backpack Europe By Rail
Posted on: March 22nd, 2011 | steph No Comments
If you’re planning on backpacking through Europe, consider traveling by rail. After such a great experience, I will never go back to buses again. I used a Eurail pass, and found there are many advantages. Depending on which pass you select, you’ll have unlimited access to between one and 22 European countries by rail for a specific number of days or even months. (more…) -
Visit Rome, Italy: squares, fountains, stairways and churches
Posted on: March 8th, 2011 | steph No Comments
Moses by Michelangelo, San Pietro in Vincoli.
Where: Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, 4a, Rome, ItalyTime: 1 hour and 30 minutes
235 centimetres high and made in Carrara marble, this sculpture can be found in San Pietro in Vincoli which was sculptured about 155 for the tomb of Pope Giulio II. The statue retraces Moses in the moment of his return to Mount Sinai, with the tablets of law received from God, watching the Hebrews with rage, who were given pagan cults during his absence. According to popular fantasy the artist has sculptured in the beard, under the lower lip, the profile of Pope Giulio II and a head of a woman. (more…)
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How Much Spanish Do You Need For Vacation?
Posted on: March 8th, 2011 | steph No Comments
If you are going to be traveling to a Spanish speaking country, then it is important that you learn to speak a little bit of Spanish before going on your trip. There are several reasons why it is important to learn Spanish before going to a country that speaks the language, but perhaps the most important is just to be able to function. The last thing you want to do is not be able to do anything on a trip because you can’t communicate with others. (more…)
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Exploring the contemporary art of Napoli, Italy
Posted on: March 6th, 2011 | steph No Comments
Napoli (Naples), the biggest city in southern Italy, is the capital of the Campania region and is steeped in a rich cultural history so not readily associated with contemporary art. But only two hours south of Rome I’ve found a thriving contemporary art scene in a historic centre. (more…)
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Factors That Can Lead To The Growth of Medical Tourism
Posted on: March 6th, 2011 | steph No Comments
Medical tourism is referred to as medical travel or global healthcare by many people. Many people these days are travelling across national and international borders looking for quality healthcare. It’s not only patients but also doctors who travel overseas to ensure that they offer healthcare to those patients that are in need of their services. Most of these procedures are complicated and specialized hence making it a bit hard for a local medic to do. For instance, many people travel abroad for a hip joint replacement, heart surgery and a variety of other complicated medical procedures. (more…)
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Top Things to do in Singapore Even On a Short Trip
Posted on: March 5th, 2011 | steph No Comments
Singapore is an independent republic that consists of 66 islands near Malaysia. The city itself is highly urbanized and is one of the top financial capitals of the world. Like most areas, Singapore has much to see besides the financial markets. This list of top things to do should make your trip to Singapore much easier, even if you are only there for a short trip. (more…)
