My Living Journals

Barcelona is a city rich in cultural heritage and history, and if you want to get the best out of your trip to the city, it is necessary to gain an understanding of Barcelonan culture first. The best way to go about this is to equip oneself with knowledge about the city and its history. Here is a list of ten books about Barcelona that will help you to appreciate this unique city in all its splendour.1. Homage to Barcelona by Colm T?ib?n- This is a travel journal written by an Irish novelist. His engaging writing style makes the book a pleasure to read, while its focus on the history, politics and art of Barcelona gives the reader a firm background on the city.2. Barcelona, the Great Enchantress by Robert Hughes- Commissioned by National Geographic, this is at once a personal account and a travel documentary of the city, based .. more»

In most of the electronics stores, a wide variety of travel clocks remain available. Though, in today's technologically advanced world, different types of travel clocks remain available, the 3 most-unique travel clock are Dakota Watch Company Timepieces Backpacker, Eagle Creek Travel Accessories Multi-Function Clock and Dakota Watch Company Timepieces Whistle Clip Microlight.1. Dakota Watch Company Timepieces BackpackerThis clock is around 6.25 linear inches in dimensions and 2 cubic inches in capacity. Some of the striking features of this elegantly-designed clock are black-colored aluminum bezel and military dial. This clock is around 1 feet water resistant and features mineral glass crystal, luminescent hour markers and aluminum caribiner. Due to the availability of all these facilities, people like to use Timepieces Backpacker. This company also offers 5 year warranty to all the users of this watch. The reasonable selling price is another reason behind its popularity.2. Eagle Creek Travel Accessories Multi-Function ClockThis .. more»

In order to really enjoy a great vacation you will need to plan it well. But travel planning can be a nightmare if you are not accustomed to it and don't know how to make sure you have taken care of all the details. It can get frustrating as you try to make sure you have everything covered, but worry you are missing something. So here is a little advise to help you make sure you have taken care of all the specifics, and maybe even help you save a little money on the trip.First, know your budget. You may want to save up for quite a few months before traveling so you know you will have the money available to take the trip you really want to take. If you start putting together your vacation package and realize it will cost more than you were ready to spend you .. more»

Don't you find that no matter how many times you experience holiday travel, the excitement never fades?Unfortunately, the one thing that does fade is your memory of all the wonderful experiences and pleasures you enjoyed on your trips.There is a way to preserve more of the memories, emotions, sights and senses... you can even pass them on to friends, family and future generations.Would you like to know how?Here's how really easy it can be:-- Keep a small journal or notebook handy on your trip. If the idea of writing everything down bores you, keep an audio journal with an inexpensive tape or new digital recorder. My best recommendation is to keep both a written and an audio journal. You don't have to keep it with you at all times... but you should record or write down as much as you can each evening at a minimum so you don't leave .. more»

If you love to travel and want something that is unique and invigorating every time that you travel then consider oversea travel options. My personal favorite is staying at various hotels in Benidorm, Spain. If you want something exotic in the destination you plan to visit, planning a trip that takes you across oceans may be the perfect choice. With the cost of fuel rising and the overall cost of traveling aboard, it can seem daunting to make this type of trip. Yet, you are sure to find plenty of cheap international flights to help you along the way.Finding Discount And Cheap International FlightsThere are many misconceptions about finding affordable international flights today and it is important to realize that there are options out there. First, realize that you can find discount tickets for your oversea travel and that does not mean that you have to travel on an airline .. more»