Recreation and Leisure Articles
1006: A Gift For A Regular Traveler
Often we come across a situation when we need to give gifts to other people and we find ourselves in a quandary about the specific gift to present to the person. If you find yourself in such a situation, the one thing that you need to know is whether the individual is an avid traveler or not. Whether the travel is local, national or international c
1007: A Glossary Of Car Hire Terms For Travellers
When using a car hire company it is easy to become bamboozled with all the terminology that applies to the hire of a car. Whilst the agent may know exactly what they are talking about; for the consumer, it is often confusing and can result in you having to pay over the odds for your rental. Here is a short guide to the terms that are likely to be u
1008: A Guide To Settling Down In Spain
We all know that retirement is a big change in our lives and everyone copes with differently. Many people who have retired to Spain and their lives vary tremendously. One couple we know have built their new lives around crown green bowling.
They are members of their local club and play a minimum of three times per week. To some people this might
1009: A Hidden Gem In San DiegoMission Trails Regional Park
When most people think of San Diego, they think of the beach, Sea World, or the world-famous San Diego Zoo. But San Diego is also home to a lesser-known park that is arguably just as much of an attraction: Mission Trails Regional Park. Located in central San Diego, just eight miles northeast of downtown, Mission Trails encompasses both develope
1010: A History Of The Modern Olympics 1960 1988
This August (8th-24th) sees Beijing, China, hosting the games of the X X I X Olympiad. Below is listed a potted history of the Olympic games from 1960 to date including a few interesting facts about each games.
Rome 1960
Rome had been chosen to stage the 1908 Games, but the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy had intervened. It was som
1011: A History Of Troubled Varna
Varna became a front city in the First Balkan War and the First World War; its economy was badly affected by the temporary loss of its agrarian hinterland of Southern Dobruja to Romania (1913-16 and 1919-40). Varna is one of the few cities in Bulgaria with a positive population growth and new children's day care centers opening. Varna is Bulgaria
1012: A Hundred Reasons for Getting Colorado Tents
The state of Colorado is well known for its campsites and recreational grounds. For those who love the outdoors, the state is probably one of the best places to be in. The area has numerous designated campsites and hiking trails and the need to supply thousands of campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts with Colorado tents has fallen on the shoulde
1013: A Look At All The Various Types Of Paintball Games You Can Play
If you are into paintball or thinking of getting into it, there are many variations that can be played. In addition to the simple choice of playing indoors or outdoors there are also variants within each of those genres. Despite the differences al of the games have a single purpose which is to shoot your opponent before they shoot you!
Here’s a
1014: A Paradise Found For Pirates
'Ahoy there Matey!' is probably the best pirate saying that can be remembered in association with the Caribbean Islands. That and pirate rum, all of which make for a unique utopia that is Barbados. When stepping onto the sparkling white and crystalline sand tickling in between your toes, it is almost a dreamland of sunshine haven and warm deep blue
1015: A Planning Guide for Successful School Carnivals
Carnivals are one of the most popular fundraising events that schools hold. The difference between a "blah" carnival and a wildly successful one is often a matter of proper organization. Winning events involve more than setting up a couple of inflatable rentals and ordering pizza. Marketing and recruiting in particular are critical if you want t
1016: A Riviera Maya Caribbean Beach Camping Trip or Which Way is Bacalar
In the very dim early morning light I hear a large truck pull up just down the beach from us. I look out the tent window and see men with guns getting out of the back. Either these are bandidos, the Zapatistas invading Quintana Roo or the Mexican Army. Fortunately for us, it's the latter.
We get out of the tent and they stop by for a chat. The
1017: A Rough Guide To Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan received de facto recognition by the Allies as an independent nation in January 1920, an independence terminated by the arrival of the Red Army in April. Azerbaijan's first parliament was elected in 1995. Azerbaijan is represented in the Parliamentary Assembly by a delegation of 6 representatives and 6 substitutes.
Azerbaijan, locat
1018: A Short Guide To Active Holidays
For some people a holiday is not deemed a holiday unless there is sun, sand and sea. Others prefer the more active holidays which incorporate plenty of alcohol and opportunities to go club-hopping. The latter choice of holiday is more popular amongst the younger generation aged 18-25, whereas the former is something that many people take part in. H
1019: A Short Guide To Buying Costa Blanca Villas
The Spanish way of life could not be more different from our very own British way of living, there certainly is a great trend towards moving out to this country as a retirement plan. Spain is a popular holiday destination as well as a hot spot for property investment; one of the more popular regions in Spain is the Costa Blanca whereby people from
1020: A Short Guide To Family Activity Holidays
The summer is looming round the corner, if only the weather would coincide with the seasonal period! School will soon be closed for the summer period whereby children and young people will be free to roam the streets and stay up late without worrying about submitting a most dreaded homework/assignment the next day. However, even with the young peop
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