Osteria da Andrea, Tenerife
Whilst walking along the quaint cobblestoned area of the gorgeous UNESCO site, it is quite a rich platter of visionary, sensory and historicstimulus. San Cristóbal de la Laguna was the first Spanish non-fortified colonial town, its layout providing the model for many more colonial towns in the Americas. The peaceful and free concept the town was based upon from its birth just before the 1500’s, feels almost palpable. In its beginning people were not allocated plots, but were given free rein to build wherever they wanted. Initially mainly housing soldiers, the land was offered as public and ‘free’, people being allowed to freely build their homes. Although soldiers predominantly, the town has been relatively peaceful under this almost utopian birth.
Amidst my musings upon the area’s history, and trying to take in its heritage, I found suddenly that I had happened upon the heavily renaissanceinfluencedtown centre. Here would have been where hunters and poachers alike would have sold their questionable game. Speaking of which, accidentally getting so lost in my surroundings, and in time itself, I found that I was very hungry. Between St Catherine’sConvent and the Neo-Classical Cathedral, I found nestled a quaint, traditional looking Italian Restaurant. It was called Osteria da Andrea. Read more…
In Case of Emergency: Will I Be Covered Abroad?
Vacations are about relaxing and getting away from it all, so the last thing on your mind as you prepare for your trip is whether or not your personal health insurance is sufficient to cover you while you’re away. Unfortunately, accidents and illnesses happen, even on vacation. Before you head for the airport or board a cruise ship, you should know what kind of coverage your health insurance will provide if you get sick or hurt while you’re traveling outside of the U.S.
How to Read Your Policy
Rather than wade through every page of your policy, head straight for the section marked “Medical Emergencies” or “Emergency Care.” Look for wording that states whether you’re covered when you’re out of the country. Most health insurance policies provide at least some coverage for emergencies when you’re traveling. But what constitutes an emergency? Read more…
blinkx Partners with Travel Therapy to Promote Trip Planning Tips and Ideas
Popular video search engine blinkx has teamed up with web series Travel Therapy to introduce its users to hundreds of professional travel videos that will help them get inspired and better plan their summer vacation. The travel and lifestyle series Travel Therapy created by Emmy award winner journalist Karen Schaler and mix breathtaking views and videos of top tourist attractions with tips and tricks for each destination they showcase.
To make the partnership a profitable one, blinkx will place contextual ads on the videos and share the revenue with their partner. Given Schaler’s varied and interesting travel experience generated by 15 years of globetrotting as a journalist and blinkx popularity, there shouldn’t be a shortage in viewers and ad clicks for Travel Therapy video content. Read more…
Working and Travelling in Brisbane
If you’re planning to work and travel throughout Australia, then Brisbane definitely has to be one of the places on your journey. The city is well known for its easy going and friendly charm, year round warm and subtropical weather, top tourist attractions and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Here is some useful information to help you plan your working holiday trip to Brisbane.
Types of Jobs
There are a variety of full time, part time, casual and temporary jobs throughout Brisbane. It’s a great idea to find a job near your accommodation such as apartments in Brisbane CBD or the suburbs. Read more…
Why You Should Upgrade Your Travel
Most people will try to cut costs when travelling. And it makes sense for a number of reasons. When you are travelling with the family, making meals can be much better than eating out all the time, so staying in one of the serviced apartments Sydney has to offer sounds like a good idea. But when you really think about it, how often do you get to go on a holiday? Is it time to ditch the hostel search and start looking at resorts in Malaysia for your next trip? We think so!
A History of Bad Holidays?
Did you have a less-than-desirable experience the last time you took a family holiday? It certainly pays to have a luxurious escape if your last few trips have been less than wonderful. Accommodation can make a big difference to your holiday experience. Even staying in a room with air conditioning can transform your holiday experience and be well worth the investment. Read more…
Qatar Holding Acquires Properties in Sardinia
Qatar Holding will buy several properties on the Costa Smeralda (The Emerald Coast) in a deal that is supposed to go public on Tuesday as undisclosed sources quoted by Reuters announced today.
So far, the fund didn’t make any comments regarding this deal and the source didn’t want its name disclosed as the information and deal are not yet public. But there isn’t much time left until this acquisition should become public knowledge. Read more…
More Stuff Geared Toward Flawless Travel
You’re headed to Poland and/or Ukraine for EURO 2012. Like any trip, planned or spur of the moment, there’s always going to be something forgotten, something missed. And whatever it is, the moment the plane, bus, boat or train departs, that’s when the trip gets just a tiny bit less fun.
Everyone has experienced the anxiety associated with travel, departures or arrivals, hotels to foreign beach bazaars anything and everything can go wrong for travelers, no matter how much planning. But making an all inclusive checklist beforehand, can and will minimize travel anxiety. While there’s no remedy for flight departure emotion and tenseness, knowing you’re ready goes a long way toward peace of mind. Let’s take a look at some items, services, and even technologies to limit your tourism troubles a bit. Read more…
