An absolute must when you travel to the Outer Hebrides is the GARMIN VEU496S Outer Hebrides and Skye Bluechart G2 Vision sd card which includes in depth, detailed information about the Outer Hebrides from the Isle of Lewis to Barra including the Isle of Skye. It also includes detailed coverage of the Northwest Highlands from Durness to Ardtoe including Lochiniver Ullapool and Mallaig. So just what is Bluechart® g2 Vision? It is a plug in for your Garmin chartplotter that greatly expands its capabilities. The BlueChart® g2 Vision card gives you expanded features such as 3D-view detailed mapping capabilities (both…
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GARMIN VEU496S Outer Hebrides & Skye Bluechart G2 Vision SD Card
Monday, April 27th, 2009 at
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Visit the Outer Hebrides for Ceud Mile Failte (a hundred thousand welcomes!)
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 at
11:34 pm
The Outer Hebrides are a small group of islands off the west coast of Scotland. They are not only extremely beautiful but very dear to many Americans, Canadians and Australians whose ancestors originally lived on these remote islands. Thousands visit every year to see their amazing heritage and get a taste of how their forebears lived. The Islands The main islands are Lewis and Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra. Many people think that Harris (famous for its’ hand woven wool tweed) is an island but it is joined to Lewis. The Isle of Skye is between the…
The London Eye – A birdseye view of London
Monday, April 20th, 2009 at
1:30 am
A visitor has so many options when visiting England and London. The history is staggering. But what trip to London is complete with out a journey to the London Eye? What is the London Eye? The London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in all Europe. It is also known as the Millennium wheel and opened up December 31st, 1999 and it looks like a giant bicycle wheel. Since the ride cars are fully enclosed capsules a visitor never has to worry about getting drenched by London’s famously damp weather. A ride, or as the operators call it, A Flight,…
Tips for Surviving Disneyland and Disney World
Friday, April 17th, 2009 at
1:12 am
A trip to Disneyland or Disney World is your family’s magical adventure into another world. However thousands of other families think the same thing. So how do you make the most out of your Disneyland experience? Here are a few tips for surviving Disneyland and Disney World. When to go: Disneyland is a popular tourist spot any time of the year although there are times when it is less crowded. The middle of the week is a great time to go when school is in session. Also, the park is open late most nights of the year. Going after dark…
Pacsafe Anti Theft Handbags With Slashproof Reinforced Handles
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 at
12:45 am
As mentioned in an earlier post, Paula and I each purchased a Pacsafe MetroSafe 200 Anti-Theft Shoulder Bag when we started to travel overseas on a regular basis. We just wanted to feel that our belongings were secure and even though the bags cost quite a bit more than an average handbag, we felt the cost was well and truly justified. We found that the Pacsafe MetroSafe 200 handbag to be perfect in everyway when you are traveling. There is plenty of room to hold everything a traveler needs on a daily basis, a guide book, maps, digital camera, phone,…
The Chicle Gatherers of Guatemala
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 at
2:54 am
I was reading a blog today and in it was a picture of a large sink hole that had opened in the middle of the road in Guatemala. The effect was devistating and caused the death of a father and two teenagers. Just another of those tragic stories. It was actually reading about Guatemala that brought back childhood memories for me. Isn’t it amazing how something really simple as reading a blog can trigger off a memory. When I was a child I remember having to write an essay on the Chicle Gatherers of Guatemala. In my childs mind I…
Stay in Touch When You Travel With Skype
Sunday, April 5th, 2009 at
12:38 am
Whenever Paula and I travel we stay in touch with family using our Skype accounts. So what is Skype? Download Skype onto your laptop or home computer and you can make free phone calls to anyone who has Skype installed on their computer. So the only extras you need are a headset and a webcam if you want to see each other. You can also purchase Skype credits to use on your mobile phone and this allows you to make really, really cheap calls both locally and internationally to any phone whether mobile or home. We have found that it…
Mont St Michel
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 at
2:34 am
If your next set of travel plans include a trip to France, you may be looking for great things to see on that trip. One of the things you don’t want to miss is Mont St Michel. What is it? If you are new to sites in France, you may not know of Mont St Michel. Mont St Michel is considered a wonder of the western world. It is an amazing tidal island. Atop the island is an amazing abbey. For over 1000 years this island has been a fantastic location that is naturally protected by the tides which act…
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