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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Tips tips tips!

Summer, the favorite time of almost every teen in the world, but where fun is trouble follows. Most children just aim to relax during the holidays and give little thought about safety, health and other important things. Well I can’t blame them, but an advice or two won’t hurt them one bit. Let’s go over some of the most overlooked things during the summer break and travel, travel tips for teens that may save you a lot of trouble.
Preparation people is the key, there are three most common health issues that everyone faces when traveling is food issue. Many people have bad memories of their travels and trips because they ate something bad or even have food poisoning. There are a few things you need to remember and you will skip that part.
You can be sure that boiled foods are always safe, also vegetables and fruits that have to be peeled. Any food that takes hours to prepare should be avoided just in case. Any food that has less chances of spoiling is good, so you are good to go with pizza. Most of the foods that are put on pizza are less likely to be spoiled and high heat of the pizza ovens kills every bacteria that exists in the food. You should also avoid drinking water in some countries, many of them don’t filter out water as high developed countries and water tends to contain all sorts of bacteria and unwanted life forms.
Be sure to take with you any medication that you might need, because when you are overseas you don’t know whether you can find that medication at all, even if you can no one can guarantee its quality. Think of it like this, when you travel it’s very easy to let your guard down. You are relaxed, you are focusing on the sights and good times and spare little time to worry about anything.
So all of the basic rules apply, don’t go anywhere alone, especially after dark. Be mindful to driving in a different country, in some countries people drive on the left side, but even in right side driving countries rules of the road may be different. That also goes when you are crossing the road, look both ways just to be sure. That is one of the most important safety tips there is.
Bring your medical documentation with you, of something happens to you people at the hospital need to know if you are allergic or on some special medications. Whatever you do think it through before doing it and always aim to prepare yourself, that way you will be safe wherever you are.

What to Wear in Bali


Sunday, September 9, 2012

Land of Paradise, Bali!

5 Things to Do in Bali

 

1.  Bicycle around Ubud

The streets of Ubud teem with culture. A great way to see the town, surrounding artistic villages, and working rice paddies is on bicycle. Start at Monkey Forest and visit with the infamous residents -- crab-eating macaques. Mid-day, head over to Goa Gajah, one of Bali's most unique holy places. To end your day, ride to the village of Petulu. A massive nightly Heron migration is said to be the manifestation of spirits felled in a communist cleansing back in the 1960s. The birds began showing up exactly one week after an especially brutal massacre and have roosted in Petulu every night since. The scene is holy.

2. Learn to Surf in Kuta


If the heart of Bali's culture beats in Ubud, then its hard charging Bintang gripping extremities flail about in Kuta. The scene is all here: bikinis on the beach, clubs that go all night, expat bars, hip travel cognoscenti, and intoxicated Australian high fivers. Depending on the experience you expect to derive from travel, Kuta will either be a place to remember or a place to forget. Perhaps, even a place to remember forgetting. Either way, Kuta does surf lessons brilliantly. Since the Kuta wave breaks over sand rather than coral, new riders do not exit the water grasping for gauze. This provides a perfect arrangement for wide-eyed noobs to pick up the surf game. After a day spent learning your way around a barrel, quench your thirst with fresh fruit drinks and a sunset at KuDeTa.

3. Sunset at Tanah Lot


The sea-draped temple of Tanah Lot rises out of the surf like a hazy dream along Bali's southwest coast. Beneath the waves that crash along the dark temple walls, a pride of banded sea kraits patrol the waters. The snakes guard the temple from evil spirits and harm. (Or so I've been told.) Tanah Lot is many things: magical, stunning, unlikely, romantic, and strange. It has a plucked from a dream aesthetic that allows you to believe the lore and have fun with it. A local told me about those sea kraits, and I believed him because the place looks so unreal. It seems to exist on dreamlike terms. Catching it at sunset frames the temple at its most beautiful and surreal.

4. Kecak Dance in Ulu Watu


In the 1930's, a German artist taught the Balinese a peculiar performance called the Kecak. The dance has no instruments, just vocal chords, about 100 of them. They chant generously and costumed performers dance and act out the Ramayana. While the 20th century German impetus may sound slightly inauthentic, you will hardly care about details as the sun slowly sets beyond the cliffs of Ulu Watu and you get lost in the chant. There is also lots of fire.

5. Snorkeling around Menjangan Island


Menjangan Island in the far west is a long trip from almost anywhere in Bali. The remote location augments the pristine experience by discouraging crowds. Much of West Bali is sparsely populated parkland, so it is a departure from the bustling south. In Menjangan, hire a boatman to take you out to the reefs for the day, and prepare to get your mind blown. Snorkeling does not get better than this. The bright reefs and strange fish will tattoo a smile upon your face. At the end of the day, shack up on the beach in nearby Pemuteran. It is wise to stay a night, or three. If you have time, then take a trip into Taman Nasional Bali Barat to view some Balinese flora and fauna.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

What to Wear in California


Cali for Nia!

5 Things to Do in California

 

1. Bay Area Discovery Museum

Located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, the nationally recognized Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor family museum that offers a full range of activities for children ages six months to eight years. The Museum’s unique programs feature hands-on art and science exhibitions, special performances and cultural festivals -- all with a focus on fun!

2. Whale Watching - Los Angeles

What to Wear in New York


Empire State of Mind

5 Things to Do in New York


1. Stroll through Central Park

 Leave your New York hotel and enjoy a stroll or ride a bike through one of America's most famous parks. There are plenty of recreational activities and there's always something special going on in the park, like the Central Park Film Festival. Besides the natural splendor of the surroundings, the best part about Central Park is that it’s free!

2.  Times Square

It doesn't have to be New Year’s Eve to enjoy Times Square in New York City. As the heartbeat of NYC, Times Square signifies everything that the city represents. The excitement, the glamour, the independent free-spiritedness and artistic qualities of New York are all on display in this timeless spot. One of the best places to begin sampling true New York night life.

3. Radio City Music Hall

Is there a more American theater than Radio City Music Hall? This timeless testament to entertainment has captivated visitors since the 1930s and no other dance troupe will ever hold the esteem in the hearts of Americans like the Rockettes.

4.  Broadway

If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. And without a doubt, you should try to make it to a Broadway show! This is the most famous theater district in the world, and you can choose from timeless classic productions like “Chicago” at the Ambassador or a newer stage rendition of “Mary Poppins” at the New Amsterdam Theater. Either way, no trip to New York is complete without some singing and dancing.

5.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

From the early 20th century portraits and sculptures to the steel mastery of Frank Stella, the Met is one of the foremost collections of fine art in the world. The museum is so expansive and visual; you should plan on spending an entire day here. If you've never been, get on a flight to New York City and go see some fine art. Tip: Wear comfortable shoes!


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