China on a Budget

If you wish to spend a holiday in the most populated country in the world, the good news is that you can enjoy your holiday at a price you can afford. If you are on a budget, which most of us are, then you will be able to work around that budget. If you wish to experience luxury hotels, then you will be well catered for as well, as there are first class international hotels available for the discerning. My wife and I travelled to China in June 2007 and we experienced a unique holiday for a price which did not break the bank.Our trip involved the two largest cities in China, namely Shanghai and Beijing. We flew into Shanghai .. more»

Cancun – A Window to Mayan Heritage

Besides being a popular tourist destination, Cancun is also one of the best places to visit if you wish to gain a deeper insight into the Mayan culture and heritage. The Mayan civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world that existed in southern Mexico and in the northern region of Central America. The Mayans had a very rich culture, rudiments of which can be found in the contemporary world as well.Mayan Heritage Sites in Cancun Cancun boasts of being home to the Mayan heritage, which can be traced back as far as 1500 BC. A large number of archeological sites can be located near various hotels in Cancun. Popular attractions are:* El Rey Ruins: Located in the .. more»

Cheap Flights to Islamabad – Budget Travel to Pakistan

Looking to travel to Islamabad? A large number of cheap flights are available for your travel to Pakistan. You can take cheap flights to Islamabad for your trip and tours. Everyone wants to save hard earned money, so taking a cheap flight deal is one of the good options. Islamabad is the tenth largest city and capital of Pakistan. This city is well known for it's hostility and friendly people.Whether you are traveling for a holiday or business a trip, cheap flights to Islamabad is the best thing that you can do to cut down your expenses. Both the direct and indirect flights are available from UK for Islamabad at low prices. Indirect flights that are available for Islamabad are .. more»

Sweet Corn Fritters Are a Tasty Breakfast, Lunch, Or Dinner

Corn has existed for centuries. When the pilgrims reached the New England coast in 1620 the flour they brought with them had spoiled. Fortunately, the Indians taught the pilgrims how to grow and grind corn and these skills helped them to survive. Many historic corn recipes have survived as well and each region of the US seems to have its favorite.In the South it is hushpuppies. In the North it is johnnycakes. In the Southwest it is tortillas. Fritters were also popular with chuckwagon cooks. The batter was easy to make on the trail and the fritters were fried in a cast iron skillet or kettle.Corn fritters used to be a mainstay of Southern cuisine. Then, for some unknown reason, .. more»

Top Travel Tips For the Internet Generation

If you make your living from computers chances are that when you travel anywhere you like to not be too far from an internet connection. This has become easier in recent times with the advent of Wi-Fi networks in coffee shops, public spaces and even on airplanes.It can be strange using equipment that is not your own though. It doesn't have any of your bookmarks, it's difficult to know about the security of the system being used and it is rarely a nice experience. In light of the potential travelling plight that can be faced by those who get withdrawal symptoms if they don't check their email or update their social media status from one hour to the next, here .. more»