Category: Hints and Tips

Organizing a party that effortlessly goes on until six in the morning takes a lot to prepare. And even if you’ve done your best to make things work, guests can leave your party for a better one. Considering the essential elements that give life to a party is essential in preventing this from occurring. Continue reading “How to Throw Great Parties Anywhere”

In the first months of the year thousands of humpback whales gather in the Samana Bay offering a unique show that is repeated every year in the Dominican Republic. These whales, also called Yubartas, go from mid-January to the end of March to the warm waters of the Samana Bay, in the north of the country, to mate or to have their baby. It is the occasion to be able to spot these wonderful creatures in their natural habitat and enjoy a unique tourist attraction in the Caribbean.

The whales travel thousands of kilometers from the seas of Iceland, Greenland and North America to end their journey in the Samana Bay. It is surprising the unwieldiness of these bulky animals, which can weigh 40 tons, jumping on the waves and then collapsing on them. This way the males behave to wake up the interest of the females, while emitting characteristic sounds that can be heard within a radius of 30 kilometers around the water. Continue reading “A trip in search of the humpback whales”

When we go on a trip with children or go on vacation we can succumb to the temptation of carrying too many things. However, depending on the destination and the means of transport, there are things that are going to be essential, but always with the basic premise of carrying what is just and necessary.

Before Travel

What we should prepare for the trip will depend a lot on the transportation time, the means we will use and the age of the child.

The first thing to keep in mind is our son’s food. If it is a baby that takes exclusively the breast, the food we have resolved. If our child drinks a bottle, we must count on having the milk powder in a well-closed bottle and having adequate bottle water and thinking about where to heat the milk. Continue reading “What to take on a trip with babies and children”

Some governments have banned their access, nature does not allow their entry or inhabitants can attack visitors: these are some of the most mysterious places that cannot visit:

1. The tomb of Qin Shi Huang

Qin was the first emperor of China and was buried with 8,000 sculptures of soldiers. The big tomb was discovered in 1974 by some farmers, but nobody has dared to open it. It is said that rivers of mercury flow between the soldiers and the crypt of the emperor which makes their access impossible. In addition, the Chinese government does not allow its excavation. Continue reading “Ten forbidden places in the world that many dream to visit”

Prepare your luggage is not as simple as it seems, more if we travel by plane and want to go unnoticed by the security control of the airport. According to a survey carried out by the flight search engine Skyscanner, more than half (52%) of the passengers of the plane have clear that they will fly with the suitcase in the cabin. On the other hand, 30% of the respondents consider that to invoice in indispensable while 18% have thought to decide it at the last moment. For that 52% of passengers and undecided, we offer a small guide to organize hand luggage without losing a single detail.

Can I carry liquids in my hand luggage?

According to Skyscanner, five out of ten users surveyed indicate that sunscreen and anti mosquito spray are the essential elements to introduce in summer luggage. Passengers who do not intend to check their bags should have existing restrictions to carry liquids in carry-on baggage. Any liquid container greater than 100 ml will be requisitioned in the security control, so it is essential to get bottles of shampoo, gel, cream, hair gel, toothpaste or “travel size” deodorant. It is also the case of facial moisturizer or perfume. If possible, transfer some of your perfume to a small nebulizer. All these liquid hygiene products must be placed in a visible way and separated from the rest of luggage, in a transparent plastic bag with closure system and a volume less than one liter. Continue reading “How to organize your hand baggage: what to bring and what not”

Why do we travel, or rather why should we all travel more? It is not because we are unhappy where we are currently, or that we are looking for an escape – these reasons are perhaps too negative. Instead let’s look to some positive reasons for to widen our horizons and travel more. In this article we look at the positive effects that travel can bring to each individual that partakes.

Whether it’s off to the other side of the world to a Martial Arts retreat to learn Qi Gong, or simply 200 miles down the road to another part of the same country, all travel is great. Your adventures do not have to involve Qi Gong if you don’t want, pick what excites or interests you and then build your travels around these. We’re all different, and the World is a wonderful place, so why stand still? Let’s get moving, and here are the reasons why travel will be great for you. Continue reading “Widen Your Horizons”

Let us not deceive ourselves. As there are ideal places to travel as a couple, there are others that should go alone or rather, when they are single and surrounded by friends with the same intentions. For its atmosphere, everything to see and the quality of the people, let’s make a short list of where they can go if they are already thinking about their next trip with friends:

New York: The truth is that this is a city that can be visited in any civil state, but being single, it may be one of the most fun destinations. Do not you remember the series Sex and the City? The also known as the Big Apple is full of clubs, lounges and terraces that do the delights of any night between friends. Good music and good atmosphere are guaranteed. Continue reading “Top 5 destinations to travel if you are single”

Are you ready for vacation? You have the ticket in your pocket and the hotel booked, but the suitcase to be prepared is your worst nightmare? Do not be afraid, here are some tricks to bring you a few things, but indispensable, with the so-called “Sushi suitcase“.

The sushi suitcase applies the same system that is used to prepare the tasty rice and fish sandwiches, roll your clothing. A technique that will save you a lot of space in just one bag, while at the same time getting more clothes you would normally wear. Continue reading “How to prepare a Sushi suitcase, tricks”