Saturday, February 23, 2013

Northern Irishman in Bobruisk

By Jonny Blair


The Northern Ireland ladies team played England in May 2007 in Gillingham, Kent. They lost 4-0 and played with passion and pride against full-time professionals. The fans sang loudly in defeat. So when Shaun Schofield (Author and full-time genius) mentioned going to another away game, it all fell into place. I was going to Belarus! I had exchanged emails with a few of the team and staff before arriving, and when I arrived at the Tourist Hotel in Bobruisk, the team welcomed me as the only Northern Ireland fan at the match! I got to hang out and dine with the squad and staff, and was also given free transport to the stadium, hotel and airport.

I watched the team train and enjoyed the team talk by manager Alfie Wylie. I was also presented with a signed shirt by team captain Stacey Hall. A valued possession. I then soaked in the pre-match atmosphere in the tiny, but clean Sparta Stadium (home of Belshina Belarus) and sat myself down as the only Northern Ireland fan at the match. If any moment in my life convinced me of my desire, passion and love of being on this planet, then that all hit me forever in urban Bobruisk. Don't Stop Living would from then on be my phrase. A phrase which I coined in August 2001 while in Toronto, Canada.

In the hotel in Bobruisk I met an Irish Australian guy called Owen and him and his mate Albert joined me in the Northern Irish end for the match. I sang my heart of for 90 minutes to inspire the Northern Ireland ladies team against Belarus, but we went 1-0 down in the first half and never recovered. The final score was 5-0 but I sang loud and proud for the entire match. Belarus had won and I had enjoyed the match. The locals didn't seem to appreciate my singing too much as the police had to escort me from them towards the end! It was all a bit of fun.

I had to wait outside the stadium after the game and was mobbed by about 30 kids from Belarus who had warmed to my madness and crowded round me looking for presents. In the end all I gave was a Northern Ireland bottle opener to a kid who was happy to receive it. These kids were obviously still very poor and drenched in the aftermath of the soviet regime, still not commercialised like Western Europe. So I felt sorry for them, but could not give them anything more. I then caught the bus with the team back to Minsk, where I enjoyed the sights of Victory Square, the Parliament Building and the token Irish pub (random going all this way and then trying the Irish pub - the first pub I saw opposite the government building and called Drozhzhy United!!), which I popped in for a pint.

So an epic trip to the country of Belarus came to a close and I headed to Warsaw in Poland next!

Statistics:

Belarus 5 - 0 Northern Ireland

(Kazeeva, Tatarynova 2, Davydovich, Kuzniatsova)

Top beers - Dnyaprouskaye and Greynitska.

Bars I drank in - Minsk Airport Bar and Drozhzy United Irish Pub.




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Friday, February 22, 2013

How To Make Your Trips With Infants Successful

By Katherine Wong


Your husband enthusiastically announced that he had been chosen as the company's representative for an important business event in Singapore. And he wanted you to come with him because he knew that you like its wonderful cityscapes.

This kind of news for sure would make you feel elated. It would make you feel proud of him and at the same time get excited for the upcoming vacation in one of the most interesting cities in Asia.

So you agreed. Everything seemed perfect. Your husband would attend the occasion and after that the two of you would spend two more days to tour around the city.

But travel plans can't be that perfect no matter how travelers want it to be. There will always be certain things or people to consider like traveling with toddlers.

If you decide to bring them, too, you may find these tips useful particularly when traveling with an infant:

Buy a ticket that is scheduled around nap times. You'd refrain from making unnecessary movements when your child is sleeping the entire trip.

Make sure to put at least two clothes for you and your baby in a separate bag. In case your child vomits because of seasickness or airsickness, you and your child can easily change into a clean dress.

Keep a pacifier, bottle, or drink handy for take-offs and landing. It can help distract babies in case they feel anxious because of the sudden change in pressure.

Check out car or seat strollers. It is dangerous to hold a toddler in an airplane especially when severe turbulence occurs.

Bring some of your child's favorite toys. Bring also security blankets.

You may also find companies that provide car rental for your airport transfer. Juggling babies and bags is for sure inconvenient, not to mention the need to look after your bags and to wait in line to get a taxi. But you can avoid all these when there is a vehicle waiting for you at the airport. While your husband's company may have booked a vehicle from a limousine services Singapore company, you may also look for a larger and more practical option for your personal trips. One example is hiring a maxicab Singapore car rental companies offer to group travelers.




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What should you pack for a cruise

By Gina Portwood


Have you planned what to pack for your next cruise? You can now plan a cruise trip to some of the most beautiful locations around the world as you have already traveled the Caribbean islands.

As you faced some problems in your first trip it is better to make the preparations ahead for your next trip. You don't want the same thing to repeat again this time. What do you really need to bring next time you get aboard a cruise ship on your next holiday vacation? What are the essential things that you need to back for your next vacation? What are the things that need to be packed for the next vacation?

Besides the basic items like the swimsuits, sunscreen lotion and camera, there are many more things that would make your vacation a memorable one. The amount of things that you need to pack up depends entirely on the length of your cruise vacation. Needless to say, pack light if the length of your cruise trip lasts only 3 nights. If your trip is for a period of over two weeks then take enough amount of things with you.

What should you take along with your for your next trip which is for three nights? You should always carry a small bag that should include all the travel documents, clothes and even medicines. Your small luggage should be handy and spacious and should include a pair of formal attire, two casual costumes and matching shoes that might go well with the dresses.

You can go for casual clothes when traveling on a ship. Shorts and shirts are the best for men and women can think of wearing skirts or trousers with blouses. Women can also think of wearing sundresses during the day time.

If your vacation is for two weeks what should you pack along with you? It is always better to pack one piece of dress for each day besides the basic items. At least 3 smart casual clothes and another three pieces of formal attire for the whole duration. Smart casual attire for men include jackets and ties and pantsuits or dresses for women. Suits and ties will be perfect for formal get up. A good bodysuit for women can be work with many different outfits. Or consider a nice set of black high waisted pants to match with almost any shirt. By making the right selection you can reduce the luggage to a great extent.




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Tips On Finding An Expert In Wooden Canoe Plans

By Janette Barnes


So you have always been interested in owning a boat. However, you do not really fancy yourself buying a ready made one, you would prefer if you can acquire a vessel from scratch. You want it to be made from the first nail and board until it becomes the seaworthy unit it will be. So, you first need to find somebody who can work out the right wooden canoe plans for you.

If you have never undertaken such a project before, it is better if you will secure the assistance of the right people. These are tasks that are better done by the experts. So, it matters considerably that you will secure the assistance of professionals who can be trusted to have the project completed on your behalf. So, take note of the many factors you must consider before you decide who it is you should go for.

There are often more than enough experts that you should be able to find around. However, do not instantly assume that any choice should do. It will not. You have to take note of the presence of the possible providers you can seek assistance from. You want to choose the right people. So, making sure that you know what factors to consider before finally choosing one really does matter.

If you happen to know of friends who have tried securing the assistance of these providers in the past, it helps a lot if you can ask them to get you some recommendations. Their experience in hiring these experts then should make it possible for them to offer their assistance to you in the most reliable level of assistance possible. Hence, take enough time to check around and ask for suggestions.

Determine how qualified these people are whom you wish to enlist help from. Never assume that you have the right people to assist you based on the recommendations of the people whom you have asked suggestions from alone. You have to understand that there are capable people around and there are firms who may not be able to assist you well. So, you must consider your options well.

Meet with the professionals you wish to seek assistance from too. You need to be sure that when you do decide to secure their assistance, you can trust that they would be reliable enough to ensure that the people you will be going for are nothing short of the best there is. This is your chance to ask questions. Hence, try to make the most of it.

Determine how long they have stayed in the service. You would prefer if these providers whom you will be referring to have managed to stay in this field for a long time. Enough for them to determine that at the end of the day, they will have reliable, capable people assisting them. They will have people who will know exactly how to build the boat that they have been aiming for.

Ensure that you will not only consider the efficiency and the capability of the makers of these wooden canoe plans and their capacity to bring these blueprints to life. You want to ensure too, that when you get their help, they will charge you with the right price alone. You need to set a budget, after all. So, you'd prefer if the people you will end up with can charge you with an amount within the figures you've set.




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Choosing the right Salt Lake City Hotels

By Joseph Tranturder


Salt Lake is full of a number of wonderful sights to see and places to go. People come from all over the world to listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform at temple square.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregate at special times of the year near the temple to witness its breathtaking majesty at Christmas time. Or they drop in to attend the semi-annual General Conference to worship for the weekend.

Skiing has long been a favorite for people who are in Utah. The snow on the slopes is some of the finest powder in the world, with the towering mountains providing an amazing playground for those who love to ski.

Neither is right or wrong, you just want to make sure that you find what you are comfortable with. Take the time that you need to understand how you can allocate your money to be sure that you enjoy the time you spend on vacation.

Snowboarding is likewise very popular. Snowboarding and skiing offer quite different experiences, so it is worth trying both of them out to find which adventure holds the most potential for you.

Many planning their trips will spend hours looking through Salt Lake City hotels, trying to find the right one to book. With so many Salt Lake City hotels dotted around this unknown city, many tourists find it a difficult and sometimes unhappy experience.

Some will book a room just because it is closest to the destination they want to be in. For example, parents coming to see the graduation of their daughter at the University of Utah will find the closest hotel to the University.

They are quickly discouraged by the quality of the room or service they get. The place just doesn't match up to their expectations.

Snowshoeing is another popular venture that lets people experience the winter is a very close and personal way. This is a bit of a different way to hike, but it is one which can surprise with the amount of fun that it can engender.

For example, Salt Lake City has a lot of very unique hotels that guests can stay in year round. You want to make sure that you explore those options so that you know you have found the hotel that will work the best for you.

This is defiantly and experience that takes a bit of getting used to, but it makes for a truly memorable experience overall.

You want a place close by, one that will allow you to leave at your leisure and still arrive on time. As stated in the example above, location isn't everything though.

You also want a clean room. No customer is ever happy about walking into a shabby hotel room.

Instead, they will walk out and demand a better place to spend the night. You should be very particular on researching this point as this will be your number one complaint should it arise.

While you are here, be sure to stay at comfortable Salt Lake City hotels in order to make the most of your experience. Make the most of your trip and enjoy the memories to come.




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Different Ways To Travel Destinations By Car

By Oliver Westworth


[]It may seem obvious. In simple terms when you travel destinations by car you go from one place to the other. However what should be simple in theory is not always as simple in practice. Knowing how to prepare before you drive can help avoid a lot of potential problems.

In recent years satellite navigation systems have become more advanced. This has led in part to some people becoming dependent on them. It is always sensible to have a map with you in case the satellite navigation breaks down.

When you select a destination you need to consider how far you are going and how much it will cost. This may sound like obvious advice but longer journeys especially will require rest stops in between. It may be better to leave earlier in the morning so that you can stop with less risk of traffic.

Rest stops are important for a number of reasons. If you have passengers with you it helps them get some exercise and relax. In terms of driving periods of relaxation can help you to retain much needed focus and concentration. Do not be tempted to rely solely on caffeine as excessive amounts can inevitably lead to further tiredness later on.

A lot of people may feel that they do not need maps now that satellite navigation is built into a lot of new vehicles. However you have probably read in the news about people who have got lost due to over reliance on their system. Always have a map with you. There are a number of online maps that usually include directions as well.

In short when you travel destinations by car preparation is the key. It can help you save money and reduce the risk of getting lost. Look online for ideas of possible travel destinations and for video demonstrations on how to pack your vehicle, how to check it before you drive and other practical ways to make sure you get the most from your road trip.




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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Brazil Is Tourists Destination

By Shannon L Smith


Brazil is the 5th largest nation worldwide with area covering around 3 thousand square miles (8 million square kilometers). Needless to say, navigating Brazil takes some time, and flight is the most efficient method to minimize travel time to ensure that you could invest even more of your Brazil vacation loosening up with a caipirinha on Brazilian coastlines or travelling on the Amazon River or trekking via the Amazon forest.

Airports For local and domestic service, flights arrive and depart from Congonhas - So Paulo Airport (CGH) and offer Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Brasilia. Various other important flight terminal hubs in Brazil are: Salvador (SSA), Recife (REC), Fortaleza (FOR), Brasilia (BSB), Porto Alegre (POA), and Curitiba (CWB).

Travelers moving by air via Brazil will certainly discover that the Rio de Janeiro is the center for residential air travels. In Rio, Galeo-Antonio Carlos Jobim (EVENT) is the interior airport, and Santos Dumont is the local and domestic flight terminal. The shuttle flight in between So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is simply under 1 hour. Between Rio and various other popular Brazil destinations, trip times are as adheres to: Foz do Iguau - 3 hours, Manaus - 5 hrs, Porte Alegre - 2 hours, Salvador - 2 hrs.

Making a reservation for It is typically a good idea to book trips well ahead of time, as final reserving for worldwide and domestic flights can receive very pricey. Air travel expenses could additionally obtain rather costly if making a reservation for straight with airline company firms. Online travel bureau, such as Expedia or Travelocity, typically provide the most competitive prices for air travels to Brazil.

Booking It is normally a good concept to manual trips well in advance, as last-minute reservings for residential and worldwide air travels may obtain very costly. If reserving straight with airline business, air travels costs could additionally receive rather expensive. Online travel agencies, such as Expedia or Travelocity, generally provide the most competitive costs for trips to Brazil.

Transfers If you have actually booked your Brazil tours through a trip firm, you will usually be chosen up from the airport for the transmission to your hotel or lodge; the transmission broker will have your name on a sign. If not, you can grab a taxi or bus outside the flight terminal luggage location.

Note: When keying in Brazil, travelers experiencing foreign customizeds will fill out a migration type and obtain a migration card. The movement card (actually merely a piece) and the passport will be printed. Hang on the movement card, you will need this to exit the nation or deal with a fine.

In between Rio and various other preferred Brazil locations, flight times are as adheres to: Foz do Iguau - 3 hours, Manaus - 5 hrs, Porte Alegre - 2 hours, Salvador - 2 hrs.

These providers normally sell an airpass, which is a good financial investment for travelers who will certainly be traveling to several destinations within Brazil or South America. Online tour companies, such as Expedia or Travelocity, generally supply the most competitive prices for air travels to Brazil.

If you have actually reserved your Brazil trips with a tour agency, you will typically be decided to up from the flight terminal for the transfer to your resort or house; the transfer agent will have your name on an indication.




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Brazilian Flavors - Rio Grande Do Sul

By Shannon L Smith


Using with a tough horse beneath you across a ruggedized garden brimming with falls and canyons, you're bound to be there is no much better means to explore the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. And with horseback using experiences that include visits to National Parks and cattle ranches alike, there most likely isn't really!

Lining Uruguay and Argentina, Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil's most southern state. Just like Uruguay and north Argentina, the state is inhabited by gauchos - cowboys known for their passion of equines, bombachas (rather baggy trousers), and gourd mugs filled with Brazilian meat. The state's cowboy heritage, combined with the special garden of grassy stage and forest-covered mountain ranges, make for a distinct and impressive riding holiday encounter.

Led by English-speaking quick guides, horseback trips to Rio Grande do Sul often last 7 days. The length of the travel and the challenging terrain make this a quest for the professional rider who has least an intermediate level of riding encounter. The equine most commonly made use of for these treks is the Criollo, a type of horse come down from those the conquistadors presented in the 1500s and completely adapted to the local environments. After long days riding via harsh terrain, you'll spend the nights in comfortable fazendas (cattle ranches), and where fazendas are not readily available, local holiday accommodations make sure that bikers receive the remainder they require. In the evenings, a treat awaits you in the regional cuisine you'll take pleasure in, including churrasco, a sort of barbecue common to Rio Grande do Sul. With these short cattle ranches stays, you'll receive a taste of the regular regional gacho way of living

Riding, you'll get to the Parque Nacional de Aparados DA Serra covered in coastal forests, grasslands, and moist Araucaria forests. The canyon and its bordering region are swarming with animal and is an estate to ocelots, brownish howling apes, Neotropical otters, maned wolves, and red-spectacled Amazon parrots.

On your quest, you'll penetrate Pico do Monte Negro and its bordering canyon. The highest point in Rio Grande do Sul, listed here you can easily admire the memorable Araucaria-covered garden for miles around. Towards completion of this riding journey, you'll hit the waterfall, the largest waterfall in the location. Listed here, by the attractive white falls on the you'll sacrifice your horse, and after a night at a neighboring Fazenda and an early morning of angling, you'll leave the Rio Grande do Sul for the several various other outstanding locations that this state has to deal. Mixing the journey of horseback using, the regional gacho culture, and the absolutely amazing garden of the Aparados DA Serra and its surrounding locations, this incredible riding expedition to Rio Grande do Sul is a not-to-be-missed memorable experience.

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The state's cowboy heritage, paired with the one-of-a-kind garden of grassy plateaus and forest-covered hill selections, make for an impressive and unique riding holiday experience.

After lengthy days using through harsh surface, you'll spend the evenings in comfy fazendas (ranches), and where fazendas are not accessible, local accommodations ensure that cyclists acquire the rest they need. To the end of this riding journey, you'll get to the falls, the biggest falls in the region. Combining the journey of horseback riding, the neighborhood gacho society, and the truly remarkable garden of the Aparados DA Serra and its surrounding regions, this amazing riding exploration via Rio Grande do Sul is a not-to-be-missed memorable experience.




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Tenerife's La Playa de Las Americas, and How We Had a Good Time in the Place

By Willoughby Jackson


Tenerife has always been a place that my friends and I have wanted to visit. And just recently, we were finally able to book our flights and hotel accomodations to Tenerife. With all of that taken care of, we set out for our holidays to Tenerife with high spirits and great anticipation.

Looking back at it now seems hilarious. We were so excited that some of us were not able to sleep, and a few slept only a couple of hours on the way. Festive mood surrounded the entire airplane right after we landed in Tenerife. Excitement was so thick in the air as most of those on the plane with us were in Tenerife for the first time, too. Stepping out of the plane and into terra firma in Tenerife, we felt like we could not wait until we dipped ourselves into the ocean. The sun was high when we landed, and we did not want to wait any longer. But we needed to make a stop at the hotel.

Honestly, we entered into a long argument before we decided on the hotel that we would be checking in to. Nevertheless, everyone agreed that we will sample the Villa Cortes in Tenerife's Playa de Las Americas area. It's a Mexican-themed resort with 151 rooms. The hotel features five bars and had five restaurants. When we arrived, we treated ourselves to a full course that was excellently prepared by a very competent chef and his staff. We all thought to ourselves, ?This is the life!? We knew right there that we were in for a treat, for the whole week that we would be spending in Tenerife!

Now, we had selected the Playa de Las Americas because of its party all night atmosphere. We are not party animals by heart, but even we know that it would be an unfinished holiday if people did not sample a destination's night life. For the five days we spent in the Playa, we always ended the day with a night cap at one of the bars in the Veronicas along with good music and great people. It was basically one whole week of partying, food and socializing with locals and fellow tourists alike.

Last but not the least, we made the most out of the beach. Do you know the beach was just a few minutes by foot from our hotel room in the Villa Cortes? If we wanted to take a dip in the cool waters of the Atlantic, we simply step out from our hotel room and walk to the beach. It means that there were only a few minutes between us and the beach if ever the wish rises in us to take a swim or work on our tan.

Playa de Las Americas, of course, is not the sole attraction that Tenerife has to offer the holidaymakers like us. Check out this recommended site for attractions to Tenerife if you want to learn more about this island in the Canaries. You need a lot of information when organizing your luxury holidays to Tenerife 2013. However, when you are there, your concern should only be having fun and enjoying your holiday.




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What To Consider When Buying RC Helicopters

By Prett White


Flying push-button control helicopters is a fun and relaxing task appreciated by millions of individuals, both young and old. There are several various sorts of remote helicopters, ranging from easy, simple to fly designs to intricate kits that should be assembled. This popular hobby calls for different levels of dedication as well. Whether you're searching for some weekend household fun with your rc helicopter or plan to become an experienced, enthusiastic pilot, there are a few things to consider previously buying your first push-button control helicopter.

1. How much time do you want to commit?

Remote control helicopters are offered in a number of various styles and vary greatly in rate. Prepared to fly (RTF) models are already put together and full with all the parts. This type can be obtained of the box and enjoyed right away and is the very best choice for beginners. Virtually ready to fly (ARF) helicopters have to do with 90 percent assembled, however still call for some building and added parts. Remote helicopter kits are likewise readily available and call for total assembly, in addition to an engine and transmitter.

2. Gas powered or electric?

Both sorts of RC helicopters have their advantages and drawbacks, so exactly how do you select which is best for you? Electric helicopters are normally less expensive than gas ones and are much easier to utilize. They are the very best choice for young pilots, in addition to novices. Electric powered helicopters run on batteries as opposed to smelly gas, so there are no fumes. Electric motors are also virtually quiet while operating, so this kind of RC helicopter is more functional and can be used almost anywhere.

Gas powered RC helicopters are messier, more complicates, and much louder than their cheaper electric equivalents, but gas push-button control helicopters are typically the chosen type for seasoned pilots. They are believed to be more realistic than electric designs and give the pilot a chance to be more included with the plane and exactly how it functions. Gas powered helicopters are normally much better for constant use because the container could just be filled up as opposed to having to change pricey batteries or wait hours for a recharge.

3. Where will you fly your RC helicopter?

Remote helicopters additionally can be found in all sizes. If you are searching for a fun and special helicopter for indoors, there are micro RC helicopters that are so little you can hold them inside your hand. An additional option for in the house flying is an electric design. Electric remote control helicopters do not produce any dangerous fumes or odors so they are perfect for big, open locations that are enclosed.

If you plan on flying your remote control helicopter outside, you must consider the wind conditions in your area. A bigger helicopter will provide more control in windy circumstances so a mini helicopter may not be the very best selection if you will fly in wind commonly. Helicopters with dealt with pitch (FP) blades are advised for beginner pilots because they are more economical, simpler to make use of, and easier to fix, however a collective pitch (CP) helicopter is much better for windy conditions.

3. Gas powered or electric?

Both types of RC helicopters have their advantages and drawbacks, so exactly how do you select which is finest for you? Electric helicopters are normally more economical than gas ones and are much simpler to make use of. They are the very best option for young pilots, in addition to beginners. Electric powered helicopters run on batteries rather than foul gas, so there are no fumes. Electric motors are additionally practically quiet while operating, so this sort of RC helicopter is more versatile and can be made use of virtually anywhere.

Gas powered RC helicopters are messier, more complexes, and much louder than their less costly electric equivalents, however gas push-button control helicopters are usually the liked type for seasoned pilots. They are believed to be more realistic than electric models and provide the pilot an opportunity to be more included with the plane and how it functions. Gas powered helicopters are typically much better for frequent use because the storage tank could simply be re-filled as opposed to having to change pricey batteries or wait hours for a recharge.

4. Exactly how experienced are you?

If you are brand-new to flying remote control helicopters, you could want to start with a great air travel simulator software program made for RC pilots. Flight instructors are likewise a choice if you are really severe about the hobby. Beginner pilots ought to choose a costly push-button control helicopter with simple to gain access to spare parts. It is best to start with a small, electric model because crashes are usually inescapable throughout the discovering process.




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