Archive for September 3rd, 2010

It is not difficult to imagine why a person develops an emotional attachment with his or her vehicle, whether cars, RVs, or boats. Humanity has proven time and again that it has this tendency of establishing a bond with whatever it uses to travel. This was true in the times of bullock carts and horses when animals were loved and caressed by their masters, and it is true in the current day and age even though vehicles are inanimate things. Read more

Here is a possible scenario of what could happen if you take your dream vacation without the right kind of travel cancellation insurance. This is a $5,000 vacation to Peru and Brazil. Read more

When you decide to indulge in a coveted week or two of vacation, seldom do you consider the tragedies that can turn the proverbial dream holiday into a disaster. Consider planning a trip or two even just for a short while, the accidents that could happen would probably be the last thing on your mind. Read more

The most frightening medical emergency I’ve encountered in years of travel abroad involved a young Frenchwoman who, as was later diagnosed, was suffering an appendicitis attack in Afghanistan. The most frightening medical emergency I’ve encountered in years of travel abroad involved a young Frenchwoman who, as was later diagnosed, was suffering an appendicitis attack in Afghanistan. Read more

Yoga conference is really enjoyable, but frequently the travel in addition to the huge conference fees could be a bit rough on the savings account. Several smart individuals have come up with a marvelous high-tech option – a digital yoga conference. Read more

Labor Day weekend begins tomorrow afternoon in the U.S. It’s the traditional end-of-summer holiday, and most folks will get Monday off as a paid holiday. My own vacation is going to be a bit different: I’m going to take tomorrow off instead. This will be the last post until Sunday evening.
But as always when I take a short break, I’ll actually be working behind the scenes. Next week is Book Week at GRS, so I’ll be reading and reviewing at least three books. Plus, I’ll be writing the first batch of articles for my animal blog (as part of the GRS blog project) and editing the articles that will run while Kris and I are in Europe next month. So, even though GRS itself is on holiday this weekend, I’m not!
Before the break, however, here are a few financial articles from around the web:
First up, Erin Burt from Kiplinger has a round-up of her favorite [...] Read more

Holiday Weekend! September 3, 2010 by Dr. Crazy. So, you’ll all be happy to know that I did not clean my bathroom yesterday because I was too lazy for that, though I will be doing so today because my parents are coming for the weekend! Read more

BUXTON, NC — Hurricane Earl sideswiped North Carolina’s Outer Banks early Friday, flooding the vacation islands but causing no injuries and little damage, then chugged up the Eastern Seaboard toward Cape Cod, a weaker but still Read more

Even with the availability of a travel insurance coverage, traveling out of a province could put you out of pocket, says an industry representative. There still are dangers in traveling out of a province even if you have travel insurance, says an industry representative. Read more

As you drive on the highways and look around at the other drivers it becomes obvious that the experienced and somewhat confident drivers use the far left lane. They are also the drivers that seem to be in a hurry to get somewhere and if you notice they are the younger drivers on the road too. The senior citizens, anyone from the age of sixty-five or above that do normal everyday travel stay off the highway. Read more

You can get paid to travel by finding a career in the travel industry that pays you for your trips around the world. Find out about careers in travel that let you go wherever you want, whenever you want, and make money, too. Read more

For those of you that know me, you know that I always mix business with pleasure. I travel around the world several times a year seeking out high return markets and those real estate projects that just make you shake your head in disbelief. After completing painstaking research and due diligence to make sure the dream is a reality, there is no greater pleasure for me than educating our investor group on the hottest new market and announcing the perfect cash flow positive project to make the dream tangible. Read more

The new century has brought the civilized world to another level. The demand is constantly increasing on every plan; people consume more, travel more and work more. The office hours and not only them, the working hours in general are longer. Read more

If you are planning travelling overseas it is essential that you get some travel insurance cover. The very last thing the majority of us need is additional expenditure at holiday time, but this really is one particular expense you don’t want to be cheap on. Read more

Over the last few years, international travel has grown immensely. For those who travel abroad, international medical insurance is a necessity that is often overlooked. Many people visiting countries other than their own are often unaware that the insurance policies that cover them at home might not give them the same kinds of coverage when they travel. Read more