For many readers here, the safety of your teenage children travelling overseas may not be the only thing you worry about. There’s always your parents who decide they too want to take While you may subscribe to the saying that “you’re only as old as you feel”, being a senior DOES play a role when you’re travelling. Unfortunately, the older you get, the more likely you are to be targeted by thieves, frauds, and other bad guys. So, how do you stay safe when you’re travelling as a senior? 1. Travel as part of a group While exploring a strange city or country by yourself may seem like the ultimate adventure, it also makes you more of a target. Since seniors travelling abroad are already a target, you shouldn’t do anything that encourages people to victimize you! That’s why travelling as part of a group is so important. And, as an added benefit, travelling with a group of people can be a whole lot more fun than going alone! If you don’t have a group of relatives or friends that you can travel with, sign up for various tours at your destination. That way, you’ll get to see all of […]
Celebrity Beach Bowl 2014 is a flag football game held on an annual basis during the eve of the Super Bowl. This year’s edition was held at the DTV Super Fan Stadium on the world’s largest indoor beach. Over the years, it has become one of the most attended events of the Super Bowl weekend. Now on its eight year, it features celebrities competing against NFL football greats in a flag football game. Held on February 1, 2014, the event was shown live on DIRECTV’s Audience Network, NBC Sports Network, Root Sports Networks (Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as internationally on DIRECTV’s Pan Americana and Puerto Rican outlets. Open to the public on a first-come basis, viewers were advised to come early to reserve their spots. The Celebrity Beach Bowl 2014 attracted the likes of Chace Crawford of Gossip Girl, Nina Dobrev of The Vampire Diaries, Meghan Markle from Suits, Cole Hauser of Rogue, Scott Porter from the Hart of Dixie, Shay Mitchell of Pretty Little Liars, to name just a few. The athletes side include NFL Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Deion Sanders and Warren Moon, LaDainian Tomlinson of the New York Jets, Tony Gonzales from the […]
What is the price of the most expensive wine you have ever tasted? For most of us, the price tag is at more than US$20. For some, the price tag is at US$100 per bottle. In this article we will look at some of the wines in history that had eye-popping price tags on them. 1. Chateau Lafite, 1787 – $156,450 1787 is ancient. This bottle of wine was sold in 1985 for a whopping $156,450. The best Bordeaux bottle is good for about 50 years but 200 years at this price sounds too good to be true. Well, this bottle had the initials Th.J etched into it. The bottle is being attributed to Thomas Jefferson, the third US President, who is a certified oenophile. While serving as an ambassador to France, he often went to Bodeaux and Burgundy in search for wine to add to his cellar. Two other bottles with his initials also had costly price tags on them—a 1775 Sherry at $43,500 and a 1787 Chateau d’Yquem which was sold at $56,588. The price per glass of Chateau Lafite is $26,075 2. Jeroboam of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, 1945 – $310,700 While the Chateau Lafite costs around $160K, the […]
When travelling in Europe, you need to be concerned about your health to avoid emergency medical bills. Members of the European Union have a unified health insurance system and they offer it to their citizens as well as travellers so they can avail of free or reduced cost of medical treatment in the European Economic Area as well as in Switzerland. The cost of health treatment in this region can be quite costly so you are better off applying for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC is valid and accepted throughout the European Economic Area (EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland. With the card, you can have access to reduced cost and sometimes free state provided health care which can become necessary when travelling to Europe. For full details of the coverage, you can check out this link. How To Apply There are three ways to apply for an EHIC—online, by phone, or by post. The quickest and most convenient way is online. Your card will usually arrive within seven days. If you want to apply through the phone, you can contact (0300) 3301350. If you prefer applying by post, fill up an application form which […]
A visit to any theme park in the Philippines on a weekend is always fun and exciting. It always brings happiness to families and kids. Here are five theme parks that will surely make your weekend getaway a memorable one. Enchanted Kingdom Located in the heart of Santa Rosa City in the province of Laguna, Enchanted Kingdom is aptly called the “Disneyland” of the Philippines because of its wide array of musical shows and themed environments spread out in seven zones. Considered as the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, it is the most frequented park in the country. Among its rides include Logjam, Swan Lake, Rialto, and Space Shuttle. Entrance is worth P350 but ride-all-you can. Avilon Zoo Avilon Zoo is located in Barrio San Isidro, Rodriguez (formerly Montalban), Rizal. At present, it is the largest zoological institution in the Philippines. Avilon is home to around 3,000 species of exotic and indigenous wildlife such as large cats, roaring tigers, chimpanzees, and snakes. If you get tired from exploring, there are benches and huge rocks that you can sit on. Manila Ocean Park Manila Ocean Park is located behind Quirino Grandstand in Luneta, it ranks among the […]
One of the best ways to go about in your destination when travelling is by car. But bringing in your own car can be quite expensive. Luckily, there are car rental services that you can consider during your trip. But how do you go about finding cheap car rentals? Read on and find out for yourself. Go online One of the best places to start finding car rental is through the Internet. Most car for hire companies offer cheap deals during holidays. Some even include airport pick-up and if you are willing to shell out extra cash, you may even get a GPS system. To ensure that you get cheaper rates, book your car a few months before your expected trip. Prices of car rentals may increase as a result of high demand during certain periods. Try a local agency At best, avoid car rental services offered by airports and tourist destinations in the country. The cost of rental could be high. You are better off checking car rental companies in town areas as the price is cheaper. The important thing is to ensure that they are government certified and running in good condition. Get the agency’s phone number before […]
From London with Love London is a gift for romance seekers, a place to create everlasting memories with that “someone special” who has captured your heart.Whether your idea of the romantic bliss is an afternoon picnic, stargazing, or wandering around a scenic garden hand-in-hand, London is all set to spread love. Here are a few of the romantic things to doin London, full of originality and spontaneity allowing you to focus on the main event – each other. A Stroll in Little Venice London may not have the reputation of Venice for being a romantic city, but London has its own Little Venice that’s equally majestic as the real one. When Robert Browning coined the term Little Venice, he was talking about the area where the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal and Regent’s canal meet. Pretty waterways are lined with canal boats adorned with hanging baskets, tomatoes, and lettuce. Whilst wandering around this picturesque place, make sure you pop into Canal Café Theatre where you can enjoy a glass of wine and later a comedy slot (Thursday to Sunday). Maida Vale, London, W2 1TH A Picnic at Primrose Hill If you want to take in the majestic panorama […]