A catapult is a device used to launch a long distance without using explosive energy. During primitive times, the catapult was used as a weapon in times of war. It has its origin in Greece and was used by both the Greeks and the Romans in warfare. Its objective is to disable the armies of […]
Cyprus apartments in Protaras are in a more relaxed complex compared to the better known Ayia Napa, Cyprus, although as a map of Cyprus shows from Protaras, it is only a ten minute drive away. Protaras is located on the beautiful coastline between Cape Greco and the town of Paralimni and boasts the fabulous Fig […]
As I sit in an airport for another half-day layover, I am reminded that the most terrifying part of traveling to Thailand is the journey there. It is awful. You can’t get a direct flight to Phuket from the US, so you’ll have at least 2 if not 3 long layovers in addition to the […]
How would you rate your communication skills? Well? Just? Now how are your communication skills when you are angry? Chances are your diplomacy and tact will tend to falter a bit when you add a little emotion to the mix. It happens to all of us. Unfortunately, the key to effectively resolving any issue you […]
Someone recently asked me if I had a guiding principle to help me decide what new job to take on and how I decide how much time to devote to my various interests. It’s a great question. Entrepreneurs come up with an idea in a minute, and it’s often hard to know which ideas to […]
The only island state in the United States, each of the six main Hawaiian Islands has its own distinctive character. From the spectacular sun-kissed beaches and world-renowned surfing on O’ahu to the rugged coastlines of Maui, the active volcano on the island of Hawaii, peaceful Moloka’i and Lana’i, and the breathtaking Kaua’i’s lush beauty, this […]
The city center could be quite a tricky area to drive. After all, it means having to find your way around busy, hurrying people and pedestrians, as well as between aggressive taxi drivers and speeding cars. Not only that, but there is a lot of traffic in these areas, so driving safely becomes a challenge […]
When it is the first time that you go to a different country, everything is new for you; culture, food and language. You want to experience all of this and in a country like Barbados there are so many things to do, food to eat, places to go and other fun activities. I am sure […]
In the year 2006, we decided to plan a private trip to China. We wanted to cruise down the Yangtze River before the water level finally rose. If we were going to go that far, we also wanted to see places we had heard so much about like Beijing and Shanghai. We didn’t feel safe […]
Whether you’re looking for French hotels, thinking of buying a vacation home, or even renting a watermill for the week, it’s always a good idea to check out the local restaurants. And it seems that France is certainly not short of decent places to eat something after it was revealed that the country has once […]