Cascais, Lisbon Coast, Portugal – Travel Guide

Cascais is a pretty old fishing village just 15 miles from Lisbon on the Estoril coast of Portugal. Fishing boats still set sail from here, supplying locally caught fish to food establishments in the cities. During the Christmas season, local people set up stalls along the road to sell local handicrafts and unusual souvenirs. Offering an excellent base for visiting […]

Nashville, TN – Music of All Things

Many movies have been made about Nashville. Enough books have been written about Music City to fill a bookshelf. And of course, song scores are dedicated to the city of music. But while music is the soul of Nashville, visitors will also find here a city of culture and history, fine dining, professional sports, outstanding academics, natural beauty, and pure […]

Frugal Travel Tips for Las Vegas Attractions

I don’t gamble, so I’m often asked why I visit Las Vegas at least once a year. The answer? Free attractions make Las Vegas a frugal traveler’s paradise (and we’ll save the dinner discussion for another article). Almost all casinos have some kind of free trick to attract players. In this article, I’ll cover what I consider to be the […]

Chicago Guide: The Five Funniest Facts

1. Third largest city in the United States The name “Windy City” may be known all over the world, but the fact that Chicago is the third largest city in the United States may not. Just steps from New York City and Los Angeles, Chicago enjoys a growing number of tourists from around the world, with 55 million visitors last […]

Holy Cow: Tales from an Indian Ashram Part 1

Before I start with the whole Indian vibe, I thought I should explain a few terms that I will use. I’m not doing this to be condescending, but after this experience I thought I should. I was having coffee in Cape Town, when someone in our group mentioned Pondicherry, I didn’t hear in what context, so I asked him if […]

Understanding preschools and their advantages

TO preschool it’s what people outside of the US call kindergarten or daycare. It is an establishment that offers the necessary early childhood education to children between the ages of three and five before primary school begins. Preschools can be privately owned or run by the government where there may be a cost subsidy. Importance of preschool Preschoolers offer an […]

5 typical water softener problems you might run into

People can rely on water softeners to purify and filter their home or business water supply. However, they are not that perfect. On certain occasions, some of them will find a fault or some kind of malfunction. To ensure that their model is always efficient, owners must monitor it closely. However, what do they need to keep in mind in […]

Wallet- and pet-friendly summer getaways

Few would disagree that summer vacations engender thoughts of pristine beaches, sparkling pools, relaxing spas, and great restaurants for every member of the family except, perhaps, the four-legged. The perfect summer day for Fido or Fluffy would probably include a helping of delicious sandwiches, a relaxing grooming session, and a few hours to search and chew on chew toys before […]