Ros and I are heading to South-East Asia soon. Part of the prep work is to make sure we are healthy. We have an appointment at the travel health clinic to check on what shots we will need. I had my Hepatitis shots in 2001 before we went to Peru. I asked my Doctor for a test to see if I was still protected. Well I was shocked to find out that I had no protection against Hepatitis A or B. I had … [Read more...]
Personal Musings
Rants, raves and thoughts about topics such as politics and religion.
Going to France? Leave the Cigarettes at Home
The big news from France this week is that as of February 1st, smoking will be banned in French schools, hospitals and youth centres. A wider ban from Jan. 1, 2008 will incorporate bars, restaurants and workplaces. The French aren't happy about the change, according to this comment in a Reuters press release this morning... "It's bullshit," fumed Paris office worker Aida Malika, shivering … [Read more...]
Tips on Tipping
Living in Canada and doing a lot of traveling in North America tipping is natural, we seem to tip everyone everywhere. The only concern is how much to tip. Tips range from 10 to 20% percent or more depending on the service we receive. Sometimes tips are given because they are expected rather than deserved. Once you leave North America the waters become very murky. Tipping customs are as varied as … [Read more...]
Macau Trumps Vegas
Macau recently overtook Las Vegas as the gambling leader. The tiny former Portuguese colony is located 35 miles from Hong Kong. Richard Branson is finalizing a deal to build a 3 billion dollar casino complex. Most of the Vegas gaming companies have built casios in Macau. Learn more at CNN Travelocity US / Travelocity Canada … [Read more...]
Dirtiest Hotel in America
The … [Read more...]
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