posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 19
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Archive for April, 2007
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 19
Tastee Talent Trail blazing in Montego Bay tonight
Twenty semi-finalists will compete in the Tastee Talent Trail 2007 when the second concert happens tonight in Montego Bay.
Judges Amina Blackwood-Meeks, Anthony Cruz and Chantal Hylton-Tonnes will face the challenging task of selecting the five contestants who will move on to the finals and a chance to win the grand prize of $500,000 and a talent contract with Penthouse Records worth $500,000.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 19
Hong Kong is a destination that offers you a world of choice in terms of fine cooking. There you will find some of the best Chinese restaurants that specialise in one or more of the following varieties of Chinese cuisine; Cantonese, Chiu Chow, Hunan, Szechan, Peking, Shanghai and even vegetarian Chinese food.
Some of the most exclusive restaurants are found in the big hotels and shopping districts. And as a major global city, the gastronomy of Hong Kong is rich in different cultural influences and flavours.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 18
This is Part III of a four part series on laptop travel.
When traveling with a laptop, there’s a significant risk that it could fall victim to one of three potential disasters - lost, stolen or broken.
You don’t want to constantly clutch your laptop while exploring a new city or be afraid to let it out of your sight. But nothing can sour your day quite like having something expensive - like a laptop - get lost, stolen or broken on the road.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 17
Nightlife for Teens and Tweens
We’ve all been to a beach resort that offered plenty of things to do while the sun was out, but shut up tighter than a clam after dark, leaving your teenagers lazing around moaning “there’s nothing to do”. Myrtle Beach is not one of them. The multitude of amusement parks will give them the crowds and excitement they crave and the boardwalk offers endless opportunities for mingling with those of the opposite sex.
Golf
Myrtle Beach is like an amusement park for golfers. The venue provides a showcase for nearly every big name links designer and you get a phenomenal choice of styles and terrain. The weather can occasionally shut you out, but the mild climate generally allows for year round play. That’s a plus, since, with over 120 courses, you can play a different one every day for 4 months without replaying a single hole. There’s a lot of competition in the area and you’ll find the best deals by booking one of the many Myrtle Beach golf specials available online.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 17
Do you dream of traveling to far away places, but never actually plan that trip because you think you can
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 17
More than 40,000 people are getting ready for the most important indoor event in Finland, and one of the most waited-for of the year for horse lovers.
The competition, lasting four days, is due to take place at the Hartwell Areena in Helsinki. As the name suggests, it is more than a display of equestrian skill- it is also a extraordinary cultural event.
A children’s matinee will be held on Sunday morning, so that the little ones will not miss out. There will also be a “Horse Expo” with more than 60 stands exhibiting and selling goods necessary for horse owners and stables.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 16
Aside from honesty, curiosity is the most important ingredient of good travel writing.
The best stories come from authors who are both ignorant and interested, who want to know, and simply report what they find.
Good travel writing is so much more than spa reviews and “8 Best Restaurants in Rome”.
Travel stories are windows to the far corners of the world; reports that have the freedom to dig deeper and paint more boldly than any filed by reporters for the Associated Press.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 16
The motto for Frankfort, Michigan is Always in Season. Once you take a look around at all the fun things there are to do every season of the year, you’ll agree.
It all starts with the lake, the big lake, Lake Michigan. If you enjoy the water, you won’t need any other excuse to enjoy Benzie County on the West Shore of the state. In addition to Lake Michigan, you also get bonus bodies of water that come along with the area - Betsie Lake, Betsie River, Crystal Lake, Manistee River, Platte River and more.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 15
Running a business while permanently traveling the world requires a certain mindset.
You’re not a typical “traveler.”
You’re not on vacation, you don’t really have a “home” and you’re certainly not running a business in the usual manner of other business owners.
With this in mind, here are some choice bits of advice I wish I’d known before we took the plunge.