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Amsterdam, Netherland |
The Keizersgracht
Amsterdam summer months are wonderful.. and the weather is just nice. .not to hot.. and not too cold. And i guess the city lives outdoors during the summer. Go anytime besides summer.. you may find yourself in the rain all the time.. and for a tourist.. it can be quite devastating..!
Touted as one os the world’s best hangouts.. it’s is truly a blend of the old and new. Bicycles are aplenty here.. and a friend living in Netherland confirms by buying his own bicycle as well. It does look like at times.. the city is full of tourists. Very Dutch feeling, when you see the old crooked houses, the cobbled streets and tree lined canals and generous parks contributed to the atmosphere.
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SpanAir Lounge @ Barcelona Spain |
I flew a lot to Barcelona and Madrid because my ex-company was located in Spain and the factory was in Barcelona. For Spanair Gold member like myself, I used the lounge a lot. I think some of the hostess there kinda know me, they even greet me by my family at times. Drinks were free and there were no shower.. but a smoking area there is .. as you all know the Spaniards love to smoke a lot. The lounge is nothing to shout about and small compared to the one in Madrid but it is at a great location, so instead of heading over to Singapore Airline lounge.. because i fly a lot on SIA too, i used this one instead.
Ya.. ! the olives were huge.. and the drinks were so-so.
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My First Hotel Stay Filed under:
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Dec
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Some friends and readers asked when I stayed in the hotel for the first time..and I’ll have to let you know that I was like 20 something years old. It was when i was going for a school trip to UK for the first time ever. Guess what i brought along to make my hotel stay comfy..?? yes !! scented candles and votive candle holders, it’s true..!! i kid you not..!! hahahhaha!! silly ..?? not really, coz’ i was gonna stay there like a week.. so i might as well make myself comfy right..?? what about you ..?? what did you bring along on your first stay in a hotel..??
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Short Stay Apartments In Amsterdam |
Like anyone traveling for business or going on vacation, looking for the right place to stay is very important. For us, we were usually traveling because of business and we sometimes have meetings and late conference calls to our head office, from our hotel room, which sometimes can be not feasible at all. Hotel rooms are kind of small but if we choose to stay in an apartment like those offered at Amsterdam Short Stay Apartments, you can understand why we choose an apartment over a hotel.
Conveniently located, these apartments are spacious, have equipped kitchens and are fully furnished from living room to bedrooms. Here we don’t have to cram into a small room for our meetings and conference calls and it certainly wouldn’t look weird to invite an office associate to the apartment. As in a hotel, most of our guests need to register at the front desk after 9pm, which can be a real hassle.
Rental is as low as € 105.00, therefore it is very cost effective for those of us who were traveling in groups. Check the availability online or you can contact them by phone or thru’ their contact form online. Why pay an arm and a leg to book an extra conference room for your meetings when you can have the whole apartment to utilize as you wish.
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Glasgow Cathedral, Scotland |
I was in Glasgow for 4 yrs.. and one of the very first thing, my host brought me to visit was the Glasgow Cathedral. The history of the cathedral is rich..! My first thought..?? Magnificent..! it was a very, very impressive church. This is one of the few Scottish medieval churches to have survived the Reformation unscathed. It is breathtaking, a beauty and a wonder. The architectural of the building is not something you find now .. in this time.. and I love the painted panes in the church. If you are ever in this area, you should visit Glasgow Cathedral, it is on the east end of Cathedral Street and not far from where Castle Street becomes High Street. You can’t missed it.
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Mediterranean Cruise Filed under:
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Nov
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To cruise the Mediterranean was my dream and at first I was quite worried that my sea-sickness would ruin my holiday. However I’m glad to let you all know that I didn’t feel queasy at all, in fact the only time I did was when I was getting down from the cruise ship back on to land. Like most cruises that I had been on, the Mediterranean cruises boast of having the finest food and entertainment on board. With a 7 story high ship one cannot help but feel that you are in a fully equipped hotel.
The people I worked for in the UK had won a huge contract and gotten some big awards, therefore we were all given a 6 day cruise on the Mediterranean Sea. We were just finishing our project in Spain and flew to London to catch a connecting flight to Nice, France. Since we didn’t want to waste any time we decided to take a short tour around Nice for a couple of hours before embarking on our cruise ship in the late afternoon. Of course first came the mandatory safety drill for any cruise, then we took a short nap. The Mediterranean cruise was truly, truly amazing and we not only were in Nice, we visited Florence the next day and then headed to Rome. We covered a lot of places in such a short time. We also managed to visit Monte Caro and then headed back to Nice, France to end our week.
The evenings on the cruise ship were eventful and we ate and drink the night away. There were just so many things we wanted to do that we never thought we could. And truly amazing were the people on board the cruise. They were excellent, everyone was friendly and we had a ball. If you asked me if I would go for another cruise I’d have to tell you that I most definitely would. It is entertainment for the whole family and our Mediterranean cruise covered so many places that it was worth every penny the company spent.
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All Inclusive Vacation Filed under:
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Nov
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For those who are not aware of this or those who live in the tropics and have never experienced winter, like me when I lived in Singapore, then I should highlight that I now live in the West and winter is about 6 months long. Many a times I have been asked by friends, customers and relatives about the all inclusive vacation. What it includes and how can one find some discount holidays since most of us here bring the entire family to warmer places during our coldest month in the Winter.
The folks from the UK are darn lucky because of the many cheap holidays they can find departing from UK. That is why overseas students in UK would definitely plan to tour Europe at least once before going home. Many of these places includes Spain (my favorite since I ended up working in Madrid/Barcelona), Greece (where my ex-boss was from), Cyprus (the third largest Mediterranean Island), Turkey (more than just Turkish delights and of course the Canaries (very much Greek & Roman influence). One can find not only results online but the ever popular all inclusive holidays.
So you ask “What’s the benefit of going for an all inclusive holiday?” First of all, an all inclusive holiday usually means airfare, accommodation and the main 3 meals are included in the package. With breakfast, lunch and dinner provided for, you now only need spending money for gifts and the little extras. Did I mention that drinks are also included? Yes, drinks, which to many is the best part of the vacation. Whether it is juice for the kids, cocktails for yourself and beer for the spouse, it’s there for you for free. Finding cheap holidays is a must, especially when you are bringing the entire family along. If you have teens who are still growing you will understand why I recommend it since they do eat non-stop. So besides the relaxation time spent on wonderful beaches, the sun and the sea and some sightseeing, it’s actually also a great time for bonding, for bringing back that love. If you chose Cuba then don’t forget to check out their vintage cars, they are all over the streets.
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St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City |
St Peter’s is one of the largest church in Rome, Vatican City. It is said to be one of the holiest sites in Christendom. The tomb of the apostle Peter is under the main altar and they said.. other popes are also buried below the basilica. St Peter’s is not a cathedral, although that is what everyone thinks.
This magnificent dome was designed by the famous.. Michelangelo, i am sure everyone knows who he is. There is a dress code.. so make sure you don’t wear shorts. .or short sleeves shirts. And photography is permitted the whole time.
