Archive for the 'Living + Recreation' Category

The Flinders Ranges - An Accessible Australian Outback Destination

Friday, November 7th, 2008

The Flinders Ranges are one of South Australia’s most popular outback tour destinations, and are world-renowned for their rugged mountain landscapes, spectacular gorges, sheltered sandy creeks lined with majestic River Red Gums, and their abundant flora and fauna. An authentic Australia outback destination, the Flinders Ranges are nevertheless easily accessible from the South Australian capital […]

Lightning Strike - How to Protect Yourself

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

When it comes to protecting yourself against getting hit by a lightning, it is much better to be safe than sorry.
Rule of thumb - if you see dark clouds approaching and if you hear the thunder, immediately take cover within a safe place because it means you are within the lightning-striking distance of 10 miles.
So […]

Yellowstone Vacations

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Go kayaking in the morning, see grizzlies in the afternoon and enjoy a campfire in the night! These are some of the many activities that a visitor can indulge in at Yellowstone National Park.
Among the more popular things to do at Yellowstone are watching the geysers like old Faithful; attending a rodeo such as the […]

Touch and be Touched by Mother Earth at Hierve el Agua near Oaxaca, Mexico

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

When you go to Oaxaca, immerse yourself in Hierve el Agua.
Arriving at the Hierve el Agua park, it isn’t obvious what a special treat you are in for, though the environment is pleasant enough. There is a semi-shaded parking area, bathrooms, bath houses for changing into swim suits, stands to purchase foods, and even […]

Adult Costumes, Family Fun and More - Recipes Straight from the Cauldron

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Remember the days of old when our grandmothers would bake warm homemade cookies and serve them to us with freshly squeezed lemonade? Well, it’s not that we wouldn’t love to do the same for our own children – we just don’t always have the time. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry – from adult costumes made simple to recipes as easy as pie, we have all you need to make your child’s Halloween as simple as it is magical.

Virtual Gambling: in a Nutshell

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

There’s no call to leave your desk to experiment with online poker or other games of choice because you’ll do everything from your bedroom if you own a functional personal computer with an Internet connection.