The Beautiful Agios Konstantinos
March 31, 2008
The Beautiful Agios Konstantinos
by: Jakob Jelling
Agios Konstantinos is a destination situated within central Greece, within the region of Attica, to the north of Cape Sounion, and at about 50 kilometers from the southern side of Athens. This spot, also known as Konstandinos or Ayios Konstandino, was formerly called Kamariza and then Maronia in ancient times. Those tourists who visit this region of Greece should try to stop at this place and enjoy its beautiful environment since it would allow them to relax and renew their energies.
Agios Konstantinos has a very small amount of inhabitants spread throughout its territory. This destination is very appealing and interesting due to its general characteristics, the landscapes it offers, the life style of its inhabitants, the natural elements it has, the amazing landscapes surrounded by mountains, and several other reasons which cause it to be a unique spot.
The municipality of Agios Konstantinos counts with an important amount of mountains in such a way that it is surrounded by mountainous landscapes at each one of its borders. Besides these mountains and rocks, this spot also counts with important extensions of grasslands and beautiful green areas in which tourists can breathe amazing fresh air and observe beautiful landscapes.
Search and Rescue Signals - Your Quick Reference Guide
March 30, 2008
Search and Rescue Signals - Your Quick Reference Guide
by: Todd Molloy
When travelling in remote areas, wether by foot, vehicle, bike or other means, there is always the possibility that you can become lost or stuck. Assuming that you have already planned your trip well you would have no doubt let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return, well for your sake I hope so 
With this being the case and in the (hopefully) unlikely event that you did somehow manage to get yourself stuck or lost (although I’m sure it would never happen to an experienced campaigner such as yourself 
) an air search would most likely be conducted.
What follows is a quick reference guide to the most common signals that will be useful in the event of an air search.
Ideally construct these signals on high ground using fabric, rocks or logs that contrast in colour with the ground. (They should be at least 3m in size)
USEFUL AIR SEARCH SIGNALS
K : indicates the direction to proceed
I : serious injuries, send doctor
II : send medical supplies
The Gift of Receiving
March 30, 2008
The Gift of Receiving
by: James Sniechowski Judith Sherven
You’re busy checking off the items on your to-do list. Most of the gifts have been wrapped. And the holiday cards made it to the post office this morning. Oh, but you forgot about your daughter’s teacher! And what to take to the Smith’s annual Christmas Eve get together? And then the cookies for the school carnival and you used the last of the sugar in yesterday’s brownies for the church fund raiser.
Then just at the same time that you are trying to figure out what to wear to the office party, what should occur? Your two tiny elves run into your bedroom loaded down with treasures they made at school, all meant just for you!
But you haven’t got the time to stop and pay attention. The party’s in just an hour. “Put them under the tree,” you command, turning back to your closet, missing the dejection flattening those eager faces that want nothing more than to please you.
You and your spouse make it to the party on time, but when several people there tell you how attractive you look, you don’t care because you’re bothered by your kids sulkiness as the two of you left the house. You wonder what was troubling them.
Why not Rent an Apartment in Rome for your next Vacation?
March 29, 2008
Why not Rent an Apartment in Rome for your next Vacation?
by: Les Sheppard
When I tell people that they can get easily and cheaply rent an
apartment in Rome for their city vacation, they sometimes look at me
like I’m nuts. It’s not that they’ve never thought of the idea.
It’s that they think its too hard to arrange, or heard some strange
things about it, like:
1. Its far too expensive for any reasonable budget.
Price is probably the most common misconception. I’ve even heard
this from good friends who have seen me take this option just
about any time I want.
The only thing that price and these apartments have in common is
that both can give you a huge choice. The big difference is that
when you know how to find the perfect place, and you understand
how much freedom you can gain, you can win with this game just
about every time you play.
Finding a great apartment has nothing to do with luck. It has
Backpacking Boots?
March 28, 2008
Backpacking Boots?
by: Steve Gillman
Backpacking boots or any of the traditional hiking boots may have their place. That place just isn’t on my feet. If you don’t have specific problems with your ankles, there isn’t snow on the ground, and you don’t carry more than thirty pounds on your back, try running shoes. You’ll be so happy that you did.
Backpacking or hiking boots are heavy, hot, stinky, and stay wet forever. Decent running shoes can be as light as one pound per pair, while most hiking boots top three pounds. Army research showed that a pound on your feet is like five on your back (some say six), so three-pound boots naturally leave you more tired at the end of the day.
Backpacking Boots And Ankle Support
Some backpackers argue for the necessity of ankle support, but throughout history people managed without stiff ankle-supporting boots. Even if you are carrying thirty pounds on your back, consider the fact that there are people walking around that weigh 60 pounds more than you, and without problems. It is an issue of weak ankles, not a lack of support. To solve this problem, try walking a little each week on uneven ground (not in the mall).
How We Experienced The Passions of Roman Life.
March 27, 2008
How We Experienced The Passions of Roman Life.
by: Les Sheppard
We haven’t met… yet, and until now you wouldn’t know that I make part of my living by writing about the city of Rome, its people, passions, food, sport, history and culture. In fact, I own a web site called Lets-Travel-Rome.com, which kinda happened by happy accident after I visited this great city with my Wife - one anniversary,some time ago.
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to travel to Rome, you’ll probably already know about the fervour and passion of its people, who can get themselves into a convincing frenzy over virtually anything that happens in daily life.
I had the chance to be in the city during the 2004 European Football Championships, at a time when the national team were heavily dependant on the form and talent of one Francesco Totti, Rome’s favorite footballing son, whose image cannot be avoided wherever you look!
Here is a God-Like figure, who Romans pin their hearts and hopes upon, every time he appears for the “Azzuri” (the national squad) or their beloved Roma (the capitals leading team for many years). It’s almost impossible to purchase a Roma team shirt without the “Totti” name emblazoned on its back, and his power over advertising media can clearly be appreciated by the range of products he is able to endorse succesfully around the cities poster sites.
Romantic Fantasy or Real Romance. Which?
March 26, 2008
Romantic Fantasy or Real Romance. Which?
by: James Sniechowski Judith Sherven
Do you remember as a child closing your eyes and making a wish when you blew out your birthday candles? Remember how you hoped with all your heart your wish would come true. In all likelihood, those that did come true were made to happen by your parents or another relative, someone who had the power to bring your wish to reality. Didn’t it seem like a miracle when you got what you dreamed of? All you had to do was wish and there it was!
If you can see a rabbit in a cloud or a face in the bark of a tree; if your heart can be opened by the giant chords of a powerful symphony or you can discover something where nobody ever looked before, you might be praised for the wonder of your imaginings. You might even be called a genius. Do you have to give up imagining? Not at all. The price of giving up imagining is the death of the soul.
Can You Be Loved for Being Different?
March 25, 2008
Can You Be Loved for Being Different?
by: James Sniechowski Judith Sherven
When you were growing up what did you learn about how you were supposed to think about and treat people who were different from you and your family? What did your family say? How about your friends? Neighbors? What were the messages you received—either openly or by suggestion?
You may not have an answer right off, because this is not a question that gets asked very often. But think about it. It holds the key to better relationships in every area of your life.
We’ve asked thousands of men and women in the U.S. and overseas. They’ve all admitted that what they learned, some more intensely than others, was to distrust those who were different. So they kept up their guard most of the time—without even realizing it.
What does this have to do with you? We’ll get to that in a minute. But, here’s another question.
When you were growing up, how were you treated for all the ways you were different from the other people in your family? Were you respected? Were you teased? Were you praised? Or were you brought into line, expected to be just like everyone else—or else!?
Car Sickness - 15 Ways to Prevent Car Sickness
March 25, 2008
Car Sickness - 15 Ways to Prevent Car Sickness
by: Todd Molloy
I have been travelling on long car trips ever since I was a young kid, mostly because it was cheaper for our family of 6 than flying but also because I happen to live in, what I believe to be, the most wonderful place in the world, Western Australia. We didn’t need to fly because we usually stayed within our own state (even though for those of you that dont know it is an absolutely enormous state!)
Anyway, back to the point. Nothing makes a holiday or long trip worse than car sickness. Contrary to “popular” belief, babies suffer from car sickness less than the average person and the elderly rarely experience car sickness. However children between the ages of 5 and 15 are most susceptible to car sickness.
By operating an adventure tour in WA and taking many people on long trips all year round I have seen a lot of car (or bus) sickness. What follows are my top ten tips, from experience 
to prevent car sickness.
TOP 15 TIPS TO PREVENT CAR SICKNESS
1. Get a good nights sleep before the trip
The Province Of Ontario
March 24, 2008
The Province Of Ontario
by: Dave Lympany
The name Ontario is said to come from the Iroquoian (first nation) word meaning “vast body of water”. It is the second largest Province in Canada, spanning approximately one million square kilometers. It stretches all the way from the Great Lakes to the frozen shores of Hudson Bay in the North. Situated between the provinces of Manitoba to the west and Quebec to the East, the Province borders the USA to the South.
It is home to 6 National and 280 Provincial Parks which give the Province a virtually endless array of Recreational Possibilities. The largest and probably most famous is the Algonquin Park which is home to Black Bears and the trademark Canadian Beaver and has amazing scenery. Most of the Province is in the Eastern Time Zone, which is GMT -5 hours, however some of Western and Northern Ontario is in the Central time zone, which is GMT -6 hours. Between the months of April and October Daylight Saving is in effect. Ontario has very defined seasons, the summer months can be very hot and the winter months extremely cold with a lot of snow. Spring and fall tend to have a lot of rain.
