One might think of Bakersfield, California as a remote and simple town where working class families devote their lives to tradition and self satisfaction. But according to the major census sites and other observations, Bakersfield, California is a workable area and one of the ‘fastest growing of the larger cities in the United States.’ After Fresno and Sacramento, for instance,…
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Car Hire What Not To Do
This is my experience in hiring a rent a car and this is what not to do. My misadventure happened in the late 1980s. I wanted to visit some friends several hundred miles away. At the time I lived in a small town in the country. I didn’t own a car and there was no direct convenient bus or train…
Traveling In Italy The Amalfi Coast
If you were to make a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the world, then the Amalfi coast in Italy would have to be in the top ten category. This is the coast which is famous for hairpin turns, breathtaking views, sweet lemons (I mean sweet) charming hotels and picturesque towns. The Amalfi Coast is situated in…
Cape Town In 48 Hours
So you’re in Cape Town on a whistle-stop tour and want to try squeeze as much of the Mother City as possible into your 48 hours? You could spend a year in this beautiful city and still not have seen and experienced all it has to offer, but let’s see what we can do to make sure you don’t miss…
Hello From Sicily My Italian Language Learning Adventure Exploring The Beauty Of Sicily And Sailing Through The Eolian Islands
Sicily – the name alone conjures up images of an exotic island, a mysterious and fascinating past. I have wanted to explore Italy for some time now since I had not been there for a long, long time, and when I was pondering which region of Italy to explore Sicily came to mind. I figured this island would offer a…
Hello From Nova Scotia Part 10 Victorian Heritage In Yarmouth
Another long and exciting day was coming to an end: from my early morning interview with Patrick Redgrave, the owner of the Garrison House B&B in Annapolis Royal to my learning experiences at the Bear River First National Cultural and Heritage Center to my drive along the Evangeline Trail with a quick stopover in Digby, a drive through the Acadian…
Massachusetts Real Estate History Personified
Massachusetts is a state overflowing with history and yet oddly modern. Massachusetts real estate prices are very pricey. Massachusetts Massachusetts is an incredible mix of history and bustling modern influences. Historically, the state took in many of the initial European immigrants and was the location of crucial battles in the Revolutionary War. Throw in events such as the Boston Tea…
Hotels In Barrow
Situated on the coast line of North West England is a large town called Barrow in Furness, the town looks over the bay towards England’s famous holiday area Blackpool on one side and has the historical isle of Walney on the other. The town is only a short drive away from one of the most beautiful areas of the UK,…
How To Figure Out If You Belong Online
No matter what the technology is behind your home business, you are going to have to figure out eventually if you have a market that should be online, or one that is going to be best locally served. There are home businesses that work well online, and there are others that don’t rely as much on online services because what…
Australia Surprise
Australia is not just about the city of Sydney and the grandiose Opera House. More than the famous kangaroos, koalas, trackers and the outback, the continent down under actually tops the list of every nature lover’s favorite escape to paradise. Lismore Lismore is perfect for those looking for the chance to commune with nature. Because forests are all around and…