Dubai has emerged as a city of the future, often touted as the playground of the rich. Hailed as the Manhattan of the Middle East, Dubai was once driven by its sea trade and pearling. The city has been transformed since then with skyscrapers dotting the skyline, each more glorious than the other. As the…
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Picturesque Views and Beaches of Mallorca for Two
Photo by Stefan Kunze on Unsplash Many couples have already planned their summer trips and one of the popular destinations is, of course, Spain and specifically Mallorca. The island itself is small. You can get by car to one end of the island from another one in an hour or so. Mallorca is an island of contrasts and…
My Favorite Photo Shoot Spot
One of my favorite spots for shooting photos is right outside of my home now. It used to be that our roads were dirt and not much to look at. We live in the woods so I am talking trees, leaves more trees and leaves. It’s a never ending process of trees. I like trees,…
5 Tips to Selecting the Best Roof Basket to Take on Holiday
What’s the right roof basket for your vehicle? Is this the one that’s going to do you the best job? Are there some additional things that I have to look for? If these are questions which cross your mind when you are selecting your roof basket, you’ve definitely stumbled upon the right place. Buying excellent…
5 Roof Racks that Are Great for Camping
Cities grow denser and with this, the need for compact vehicles is becoming more and more pressing. This is the main reason for which clever storage solutions become incredibly essential. In the not-so-distant past, however, we’ve seen how roof racks have failed consistently, being unable to withstand the significant load of people’s baggage. Luckily, with…
5 Tips To Planning A Great Backpacking Trip
So, it appears that you’re tired of your hectic and monotonous lifestyle and are looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Opting to go a backpacking trip is an excellent choice to rejuvenate yourself. However, there are many things for you to consider before heading for a backpacking trip….
Four Tips to Help Eliminate Your Tech Addiction
If you are like many smartphone or tablet owners, chances are you’ve checked your email, looked at a social media page or two, logged into your banking app to check your current bank balance and played a game or two — all within the last few minutes. While smartphones and tablets are amazing pieces of…
Heading HomeToday
Well today we are heading back home after a wonderful vacation. I admit that I needed this time much more than I realized. I had a blast and spent some time doing nothing in particular. We typically take a vacation every year but last year we were so busy that we didn’t get one. I…
Do You Know the History of Electricity?
No this isn’t a test although you may be quizzed on it later! The other day some of the boys were discussing some car and I made the remark that I thought they were named for Nicola Tesla. Well I thought I was right and they looked at me like I was crazy and asked…
How to Downsize and Simplify Your Life
Before the Great Recession, life in the U.S. followed a “bigger is better” motto. The houses were McMansions, the cars were huge, and life was just generally about who had the biggest stuff. Since that time, even though the economy has recovered in most ways and Millennials have started their own thriving careers, there’s a…