Title: How Do You Travel?

>Author: Hege Crowton
>

>Most people nowadays seem to want everything to happen in a
>hurry. When they want it they want it right now and nothing
>should delay the process of getting it. This is also very true
>when it comes to going on vacation, just hop on an airplane and
>you are there. Very few are willing to spend a few days in a car
>or on a bus in order to get where they are going. Of course this
>time spent on the road trying to get there will take a few days
>of you actually being able to spend at your destination.
>
>This is so true but at times half the experience can actually be
>what happens on the trip there. Ok, a bus might not be the most
>comfortable way of traveling but you sure can have a lot of
>interesting things happen while on that bus, not to mention all
>the different people you get to meet. Surely you meet people on
>an airplane too but still it is not the same. On a plane you are
>probably heading for the same destination and are probably going
>to see the same sights.
>
>Traveling by bus you will meet people going everywhere because
>they will be changing busses in the different cities you will be
>stopping in. Generally you will also meet people from all walks
>of life on these trips and believe it or not you can learn a
>great deal from listening to their experiences. You can at times
>be amazed to hear what some of these people have encountered on
>their travels thru life, not only on that bus. Traveling by bus
>is also a way to be able to see the country without having to be
>behind the wheel yourself.
>
>Have you ever even considered taking a train ride? For people
>with kids this can be a wonderful way of traveling since you are
>actually able to get up and move around. Besides, what child has
>not dreamt of riding on a train which at times will take you
>where no car or bus can go plus there is that excitement of
>being able to spend the night on it while you are traveling at
>high speed. Nothing is more soothing than to fall asleep in a
>sleeping wagon to the chugging of a train engine.
>
>Another great way of traveling is by boat, no matter if it is a
>big cruise liner or a much smaller boat. The unpredictable
>waters can give you a ride of a lifetime. The thrill of going on
>an ice breaker in the middle of a winter storm can not be
>explained, only experienced. This also goes for being in deck on
>a beautiful summer night were all you can see is water no matter
>which direction you are looking in. Sometimes things can feel a
>little scary but it sure is an adventure you will never forget.
>
>With this maybe you will reconsider before jumping on that
>airplane in order to hurry up and reach your destination. Travel
>and vacationing is so much more than just getting there and
>enjoying your 14 days before hopping back on that plane so you
>can hurry back to work. Try not to be in such a hurry, enjoy
>your time of and experience some of the different ways of
>traveling to your vacation destination.
>
>About the author:
>Hege Crowton is an established expert copywriter. She is known
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Budget Travel - is Hostelling Right for You?

Author: James Mahony



The following article covers a topic that has recently moved to
center stage--at least it seems that way. If you've been
thinking you need to know more about it, here's your
opportunity.

Hostelling was once thought of as the exclusive province of
college kids traveling through Europe for the first time.
However, hostelling has grow to include all ages, and all types
of people. When traveling on a budget, staying at a hostel can
be a great experience for the traveler with a sense of adventure.

Of course, hostel travel is not for everyone, and some travelers
would rather spend extra money for solo accommodations. In
general, hostel traveling is best suited to solo travelers, or
to groups of young people traveling together. Hostel stays are
generally not recommended for families traveling with young
children, and many hostels do not accept children under a
certain age.

Most hostels are set up as dormitory style rooms, with a number
of bunk beds arranged throughout the room. The number of bunk
beds in a single room varies, with the average from four to ten
bunks per room. Each traveler is assigned a specific bunk upon
check-in.

Almost all hostels in the United States divide their
accommodations according to gender, with the female guests in
one block of rooms and the male guests in another. In
multi-floor hostels, each gender is often assigned a specific
floor or group of floors.

In many European locations and elsewhere around the world,
however, many hostel rooms have mixed genders sharing a room. If
this is a concern, be sure to ask about it. I, as a woman
traveling alone, have personally never encountered a problem
with these arrangements, and I have stayed in hostels throughout
Europe, including Rome, London and Amsterdam. Some visitors,
however, are surprised at these arrangements.

The best time to learn about hostelling is before you're in the
thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some
valuable hostelling experience while it's still free.

The bathroom accommodations at hostels vary as well, with some
rooms containing a shared bathroom and shower, while other
hostels will have shower and bathroom facilities located in the
hallway. If this is an important consideration, you should make
sure to ask about bathroom facilities when making the
reservation.

And reservations are becoming increasingly important at hostels,
especially during the summer months in popular locations. Where
once it was common for travelers simply to drop by the hostel
and get a bed, it is now not at all unusual for hostels in
popular tourist destinations to be booked solid for months.

The main appeal of staying at hostels, of course, is the price.
The nightly rate for a hostel rarely rises above $25 or $30 per
night, with most hostel accommodations costing far less. With
the average hotel room hovering around $100 to $150 in many
locations, it is easy to see why hostels are becoming so popular.

In addition, the staff at most hostels are extremely
accommodating and knowledgeable about the local area. Unlike
many staff members of some luxury hotels, who travel in from the
suburbs and rarely see the city in which the live, hostel staff
tend to live in their city, and they have an intimate knowledge
of the local attractions, including which attractions are can't
miss and which ones are a waste of money.

In addition, hostels often have access to discounts and coupons
for local area attractions and restaurants, and they can provide
valuable information on the best, lowest priced restaurants in
the area.

While staying at a hostel is not for everyone, and the local
hostel will never be mistaken for a Ritz Carlton, hostels can be
wonderful budget accommodations for the budget minded traveler.
After all, the goal of travel is to get out and see the world,
and hostel travel lets you spend your limited travel dollars
doing just that.

Now you can be a confident expert on hostelling. OK, maybe not
an expert. But you should have something to bring to the table
next time you join a discussion on hostelling.

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Flag of Mexico - Dia de la Bandera

Author: Beth Gabriel

Article:
The Flag of Mexico is rich with historic symbolism. The
tricolors of green, white and red with the coat-of-arms centered
in the white middle stripe were adopted by Mexico following
their independence from Spain during the War of Independence in
1821.

There have been changes to the flag during history but the coat
of arms has always featured a majestic eagle holding a serpent
on top of a cactus. The current coat of arms was designed in
1968 by Helguera. Legend says that the Aztecs, then a nomadic
tribe wandering throughout Mexico, were waiting for a sign from
the gods telling them were to build their capital city. Their
god, Huitzilopochtli told them to search until they found a
place where they saw an eagle, devouring a serpent while perched
on a prickly pear tree, growing out of a rock submerged in a
lake. After wandering for two hundred years, they saw this
mythical eagle on a small island in Lake Texcoco and built their
capital, Tenochtitlan, where the main plaza in Mexico City is
now located.

Over the years the three colors of green, white and red on the
flag have remained the same but the meaning of the colors has
changed. The green stripe represents Independence from Spain or
can signify Hope. The white stripe represents purity of the
Catholic faith or Unity. The red stripe represents Heroes blood
or Religion.

When the flag of Mexico is paraded in front of a crowd,
bystanders raise their right arm, place their hand on their
chest parallel to the heart. The hand is flat with the palm
facing the ground. This salute is known as the El Saludo Civil
de la Bandera Nacional. On February 24 each year a national
celebration, Dia de la Bandera, Flag Day is held. This
commemorates this day in 1821, when all the factions fighting in
the Mexican War of Independence joined together to form the Army
of Three Guarantees.

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