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Some spring sporting trips with a difference

The French Open, Paris Several musicians – including Frank Sinatra – have offered up songs in tribute to the iconic location that is Paris over the years – and who could begrudge them? There is endless opportunities for fun in the capital of France and if you love your tennis, there’s a great reason to be here for the French Open, the second of the four Grand Slam tennis events of the season. Held in May-June each year, the French Open is always a special time not least for the usually perfect weather. This is an ideal time to be in…

Digital Nomad Hubs for 2015

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenzwerink/6649030521/in/set-72157628332449223 In the digital nomad community, hubs have formed to enable the emerging mobile workforce to baseline their expenses and gather together, with the latter being an important quality in an often lonely line of work. While places like Chiang Mai, Medellin, and Berlin have formed the first generation of meccas for our fellow roving laptop jockeys, new centers are beginning to form as more people join our ranks. What up and coming places are hot this year? These places are on track to become digital nomad hubs for 2015, so if you are traveling close by to these locales,…

5 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Tamarindo Vacation

Everyone loves vacation. You wait all year to have the chance to put aside the stress of your everyday life and enjoy some down time. Hopefully that includes tropical weather and a beautiful landscape. Tamarindo is a great destination in that regard. However, vacations can be stressful as well. Often unfamiliarity can lead one to over spend when on vacation. Below are five tips on how to save money on your next Tamarindo vacation. 1. Eat at a Soda. The “safe” hotel restaurant may be convenient, but at the expense of being overpriced and not that special. Why not eat…

The Amazing Lands of Barbados

If you love sunshine, music, good food and island hopping then Barbados is the place for you. This island charms you with its beauty and liveliness. It has a rich cultural heritage and you can visit many places of historical and architectural interest here. Barbados is one of the most charming Caribbean islands that you can visit. It also has its own seven wonders that are a must-visit on every tourist’s itinerary. How to get into Barbados You can take a flight to Barbados from US, UK or Canada.  Once there, rent a taxi or hop into a bus or…

Discover Uruguay

Uruguay, officially known as the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, is the second smallest country in the continent of South America. It is a stunningly beautiful costal country with a coastline of 680 km. Located in the south of Brazil and east of Argentina, Uruguay recently became one of the very few countries in the world to legalize marijuana and same sex marriages. Uruguay has a rich history, extending from its colonization in 15th century, to its independence struggle in the early part of 18th century. The 20th century was marred with conflicts for the country, until finally; democracy was reinstated…