My Living Journals

There's no better time to exploit the usefulness of gadgets than when you're traveling. For entertainment or comfort or convenience there's a myriad of options to explore. Here's a list of my pick of the best ones that can really make a difference to your traveling experience. A travel-lover on your gift list is sure to be delighted with one of these!1. The Power Monkey The iPhone is just about the handiest gadget around with its small size and legion of apps. The only problem when you get app-intensive (such as when you're traveling) is the lack of battery-life hampering your usage. This is where the Power Monkey comes in. It can re-charge your phone, iPod, camera, or other electronic devices, when you're not near a plug. Its huge power reserve can deliver up to 40 extra hours on your iPod! Includes an adapter for overseas charging. A $69 lifesaver!2. .. more»

Kerala is a state situated in the south of India and is a place of immense natural beauty, and rich culture and traditions. Referred as God's own country, Kerala presents nature in the form of blue lagoons, beautiful hill stations, backwaters, lush green vegetation, high mountain peaks, picturesque valleys, magnificent churches and beautiful temples. Tourists coming to visit the place get awestruck with the spectacular and exotic natural beauty of the state.Kerala tour offers a variety of travel options to the tourists. People coming to visit the place come for varied reasons. Some tourists prefer houseboat tours whereas others come to visit the place on Ayurveda tour. With the various options offered by the Kerala travel packages, people get to know the various facets of Kerala and see it in a new light.The backwater trips on the lovely luxurious house boats are perhaps the most popular among all. With a .. more»

Retirement gifts are presented to an employee or employer by his or her boss, co-workers, or colleagues during the send off or farewell party. The gifts demonstrate that the employee or employer is appreciated and respected for the years of dedicated hard work she has put in. Retirement gifts can range from anything like travel vouchers to gourmet baskets and they can be as inexpensive or luxurious as you choose.Travel vouchers are available at your nearest travel agent, and a relaxing trip for two to the mountains or seaside is something the recently retired employee or boss will cherish. They can be simple weekend getaways to a nearby nature camp, or a few days stay in a summer resort.Gift baskets are another popular option. AllOccasionBaskets.com retails Sweet and Savory Baskets, which have the best quality apples, pears, almonds, cheese and crackers, costing $105. Fruit baskets from the same website contain .. more»

The keeping of a personal journal has been a pursuit of human society for many hundreds of years. In times past men and women of learning, studiously kept a record of their days, their achievements and their dreams. We owe a great debt of gratitude to each one of them as we have gleaned much insight into the lives of those in times past from many of those journal entries.For some people, the keeping of a journal is a natural extension of their everyday lives. How many of us have lifted the family Bible to discover small snippets cut from the newspaper, flowers pressed between the pages, envelopes with letters or pictures tucked away safely for future generations to discover? I certainly have found such treasures in the most 'ordinary' of books on the shelves of secondhand book shops and at garage sales. It always comes as a surprise and .. more»

Whether you plan to relocate overseas or embark on a lengthy vacation to one or more foreign countries, you know the importance of packing appropriately and tying up any loose ends at home before you leave. Your passports are secure, mail is forwarded or placed on hold, and any interruption in your children's schooling is handled to suit everybody. If you own a pet, however, you have two options: you can board at a local kennel or--if it's necessary that your pup or cat come along--you arrange for special pet transportation. While pets are permitted to fly domestically through various airlines, that is not the case with Transatlantic, Transpacific, or Hawaiian flights. To ensure your dog or cat makes it safely to your destination, the services of a pet transportation service are required. As you research possible transporters to carry your beloved family friend on its trip, you no doubt will .. more»