Crazy Exodus Jam

The sibs and I decided to head home last night after work for the long weekend. As with all long weekends, the exodus usually starts on Friday nights with most city folk heading out to their hometowns or holiday destinations. So we were prepared for some traffic congestion of some sort. What we weren't prepared for, however, was a terrible crawl that inched all the way down to the toll booth on the highway. It took us a total of an hour just to crawl 10km!

The odd thing was, after we cleared the toll booth, the roads suddenly cleared and we were able to merrily speed all the way down! This was quite odd as usually there will be little congested stretches in the usual parts of the highway where the road narrows.

So where did everyone and all the cars disappear to?!

Expensive Holidays

I've been getting restless again. The deep blue sea and the beach or simply jetting off on a holiday is calling out to me. I always get this restlessness every now and then. It's a very expensive form of relaxation though!

I guess I've become spoilt now to a certain extent. After having done my rounds of really crappy hotels and luxury hotels, I find that luxury hotels make a holiday feel so much more like a holiday. At least you feel happy when you come back to your room as opposed to feeling dreary or disgusted by the bathroom.

Looks like I'm going to have to start setting aside a whole lot more for my holiday fund now :P

Hawaiian Homes

I’ve always wanted to visit Hawaii ever since I first read about it in an encyclopedia as a child. There was just something about the beautiful tropical island that captivated my attention. However some of my friends who had been there before said that they found it really expensive to get there and even more expensive to stay, especially on the more popular beaches.

So I was thrilled to come across a great vacation rentals site which were promoting very affordable Hawaii vacation rentals. They had options ranging from beachfront hotels to romantic villas and cosy bed and breakfasts tucked away from the beach for some privacy. Some of their best deals included Maui vacation rentals which worked out really affordable, considering that Maui was one of the most popular beaches tourists usually flocked to.

With great vacation sites like this, I can be ready to hop onto a plane to Hawaii anytime the ticket price is right!

Travel Shopping

I usually try to buy little gifts for the family when I’m traveling. On my recent trip to the UK, I didn’t have time to get anything so Heathrow Airport was my last resort. I managed to find something for sis quite easily but had quite a hard time looking for something for bro. In the end, I found some rather nice cufflinks that were going on sale. I hope he likes them!

Cheap Montreal Hotels

I used to study a Canadian matriculation programme when I was a student and had some lecturers from Montreal. They used to always tell us about how lovely the city was and how affordable the Montreal hotels were compared to the other cities in Canada. According to them, one of the best times to visit was fall when the maple leaves have started changing their colour and the weather has started to cool down. Recently I read too of a blogger’s trip to Montreal started to get terribly bitten by the traveler’s bug again!

I did some online research together with the great tips from the blogger and found that while Last minute hotels for tourists worked out pretty affordable, the airline tickets were a bit expensive heading out there for me. However, if you’re a traveler planning a trip to Montreal, don’t forget to check ratestogo before you book your accommodation. They have fantastic rates on their hotels which range from 2 star all the way to 4 star accommodation. There’s something there for everyone’s budget and rooms a night can be as cheap as CAD50! They have hotels all over Montreal to choose from and most of their hotels are smack in the city centre which would suit a tourist perfectly. Don’t go to Montreal without first checking them out!

Review First

Do you review products or services before you buy? If you haven’t, it’s time you started doing so as some products, especially health products, may come with lots of outrageous claims which are simply an advertising gimmick. Some unscrupulous companies even go as far as including false trials or test results for their products simply to encourage people to buy them. So how do you know if what you read or wish to buy is genuine? Always check the reviews and ratings on a good reliable site such as Trustsource.org. It has rankings and honest reviews on every kind of product whether you are looking for something to cure your menopause induced hot flashes or cellulite cream.

The reviews are done by people who have actually tried and used them so they’re completely honestly rated. Some good products which have been rated top include Provillus for hair loss problems and Nicotine Cure for people trying to quit smoking. Read the ranking and reviews on each product to learn more about it before you buy it or test it. Trustsource.org is a fantastic site and one that people should definitely consult before trying any product or spending money on a new product.

Open-Air Furniture

Do you like looking at home furniture? I do! And often when I travel I like looking out to see how different the home furniture and prices can be overseas. Once when I was in West Africa, I saw people selling furniture by the side of the road without proper shelter! Just like that, on the sand! It was truly amazing as they were not selling small stuff but big ones like wardrobes, beds and big tables! That’s why I love travel. It’s truly an eye-opener!