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Eurobodalla Nature’s Own Playground
Eurobodalla Nature’s Own Playground If you want to experience a playground of a very different kind, then visiting Eurobodalla, on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia will more than meet these needs. Here the playground is a little different because it is...
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6 Hacks to UPSELL Yourself, where the bottom line is if you don’t upsell yourself, who else will? “The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short.” Abraham Maslow It is a common problem with people to undersell themselves, to not...
read moreWhere Ancient History meets Modernism Mercer Hotel Barcelona
The Mercer Hotel Barcelona is located in the Gothic Quarter, where the heritage of Rome can be seen in many places. What makes this hotel unique is that it is built within an ancient Roman Tower with a preserved wall dating from 1AD. This is where it gets interesting....
read more7 Killer Reasons to Slow Down when you Travel
7 Killer Reasons to Slow Down when you Travel The temptation to see every possible thing when you travel is prevalent. It is because you have traveled a long way to get to the destination and because your vacation time is limited. That is understandable, but ...and,...
read moreWhat is a Bower? The Bower at Broulee Australia
What is a bower you might ask, as we did when we came to the Eurobodalla area of southern NSW, Australia? We had come for something unique in itself, to experience nature’s playground, where seals and whales, kangaroos and birds are the centers of attention in this...
read moreGraduating from the Paella Academy in Valencia, Spain
Who would have thought that we would be graduating from the Paella Academy in Valencia, Spain. Valencia’s main economic resource is rice. Its principal food is paella. Paella is the most popular dish in Valencia and as such there is a lot of discussion about what...
read moreOur Good Fortune with A Vacation Rental Apartment in Valencia Spain
We selected A Vacation Rental Apartment in Valencia Spain through FlipKey, a vacation rental service, for our 3 day stay in this most stunning city. Valencia is one of those intriguing cities where the new sits very comfortably amongst the historic buildings. One of...
read more7 Surprising Reasons Why You Need to Downsize from your McMansion
While it was the norm to own your home on your block of land, where you raised your children and stayed there until you couldn't any longer; times have changed - for you. There is no doubt that you are very fond and attached to your family home, but here are 7...
read moreIn Search of the Holy Grail in Valencia, Spain
In Search of the Holy Grail in Valencia, Spain Valencians are very proud of their city Valencia in Spain. They are so in awe of their city that anywhere else in the world takes a back seat. This is not said in a disparaging way, but rather exactly how it is in this...
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