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This is the second in a series of three posts offering advice to holidaymakers heading off on holiday this summer. In this post I have added some useful tips that will save you money in the hope that you will spend less time worrying about money, and more time enjoying your holiday. I have also included the answers to two questions that I am asked a lot; how much spending money should I take on holiday?... Read more »

Beat The Summer Heat If you’re planning to visit Disney World between June and August, I have a secret to tell you: All of the locals are laughing at you. Yes, I know, it kind of makes us jerks.  But the heat is so bad here during the summer, most of us can’t imagine why in the world anyone would subject themselves to lines and crowds and hot, shadeless pavement if it wasn’t absolutely... Read more »

At about 4:30 pm, the threatening clouds would build until the heavens spilled water like a bursting dam.  The rain would downpour in sheets of fury and roads would instantly turn to water canals.  Like clockwork by 5:30 pm the orange ball of fire would burst through the surrendering puffy clouds, taking ultimate supremacy and stealing the show.  The bay would rest as calm as a... Read more »

Quiet Dorsoduro Dining - Venice, Italy Venice, Italy is a beautiful destination, perfect for a honeymoon or a special vacation. It is pure romance with spectacular views and gorgeous architecture. Exotic and historical cities like Venice are the backdrop for many books and movies because wander down a side canal or push your way through the crowds along the Grand Canal – your imagination goes... Read more »

King size bed suite When I arrived in Florence, Kentucky for a two-night stay at the SpringHill Suites Cincinnati South earlier this month, eager to check-in for a shower after sucking up lake water while attempting wakeboarding at Wake Nation near Cincinnati, the lobby seemed dim. It was. A power outage in the area had created a snafu with traffic lights and businesses. The front desk staff of... Read more »

As grey clouds and rain dominate Sarajevo the time here is an eye opener to what life was like during the siege that transpired for over three years. There are many streets that a person would be a sitting duck to snipper fire. Attracted and fascinated my mind becomes while walking around Sarajevo toward the hills surrounding the city where the tanks, mortars, artillery, and anti-aircraft guns were... Read more »

The Wimberley Brewing Co Texas is a big place. I know.. you are shocked. So would it be any surprise to find that their is a little town tucked away in the Texas Hill Country, known as Wimberley? I thought not. Although Wimberley, Texas was home to many Native American tribes over the last several thousand years, it wasn’t until the mid 1800’s after Texas won its independence and received... Read more »

Wish I could have been at TBEX '10' but I'm living it up in China. But I was still there in spirit!!!  Read More →

Click the image to learn more about the cause. When you think of a vacation in the English countryside you probably think of cottages and tea and that rapscallion Mr. Darcy.  Not that there is anything wrong with that. Then there are those with different ideas.  In just a few days a collection of people from all corners of the world, including a couple of UpTake’s very own (Phil and Ed, respectively,... Read more »

No trip to Beijing would be complete without two things: climbing the Great Wall, and visiting the Forbidden City. Both are awe-inspiring in their own right. This week’s photo comes from the Forbidden City. This is an ornate door that’s at least three times as tall as I am. Filed under: China, Photo of the [...] Read More →