Author: Elda Hamaker

The Best Shopping Cities in the World

The Best Shopping Cities in the World   Admit it… are you a shopoholic? Do your weekends not feel complete without a trip to the mall or your favorite designer boutique? And when you travel, does your itinerary include some explorations of the best shopping districts? If this is you, you may have a wardrobe that is always up-to-date and the best shoe wardrobe of all your friends! Shopping is a passion of many and with all of the ever-changing trends, it’s something that will never be boring. So if you’re contemplating where you want to travel and shopping...

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European shopping holiday vs. American shopping holiday

While it’s perfectly natural to go on holiday to backpack, see the sights or sit on a beach for two weeks, it seems like a bit of a mad idea to go on holiday purely to go shopping. What’s the point? What can you get in other countries that you can’t get where you live? Or that you can’t order off the internet? Some people just can’t get their heads around it.   In fact, going on holiday to shop has been a thing since time immemorial. Members of the European aristocracies (the only people who, unless they were...

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Al fresco dining experiences

Dining al fresco: the name itself conjures up the idea of elegant and exquisite tastes and experiences. Dining outside is something that everyone loves to enjoy whenever the weather allows. You may think of putting on an elegant summer dress and sitting down at a café in Europe to enjoy a meal of fresh fish accompanied by a crisp white wine while the cool breeze brushes your cheek. Getting outside into the fresh open air often opens up conversation and mood, and is a great activity to bring together your friends and family in the summertime. It is reminiscent...

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Information on international money transfers

While traveling abroad there are many reasons travelers might feel unsafe or uneasy on their journey. Some of these are warranted fears but some are situations that can be handled minus the stress, tears and panic. Money is an important factor when traveling and there are many issues that can arise, such as lost or stolen wallets/credit cards, being overcharged, and complications with online payments or identity theft. Transferring money internationally is something that has become a necessity in our society; whether it is transferring from your own accounts back home, transferring money to a friend or family member in need or exchanging invoices or payments for online business transactions. This list is designed to address frequently faced issues while transferring money internationally in hopes that you will be aware of these problems and know how to deal with them if they arise. Determining what service to use Many agencies, banks and online companies are designed for transferring money internationally. Every single bank or company has different rates, policies, payment methods, and areas of service. For example Transfast.com is a reliable service, which allows its users to open a free account and transfer money internationally. The company is an American based company so the only currencies it supports are US or CAN dollars.   Getting all parties accurate information It is essential to have all the information you need...

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Prague: The ultimate destination for the stag and hen weekends

Do you have a friend getting married soon? We all know what that means: it’s time for the infamous stag or hen party! This is a weekend where the guys (stags) or gals (hens) go away for the weekend together with the sole intention of partying it up for the bride or groom-to-be! It’s their last chance to go crazy as a single person, after all. If you live in Europe, you’re in luck that there are such cheap flights to different cities, that it’s so easy to travel somewhere for the weekend. One of the best destinations for...

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