My Living Journals

Before Leaving On Your Campervan Trip-ALWAYS read the terms and conditions of the rental -in particular about insurance. You don't want any nasty surprises at the depot.WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR LUGGAGE-ALWAYS pack soft luggage -most depots offer suitcase storage facilities. -NEVER pack too much, unless it is winter you'll regret it. -WE have always found a soft esky used as hand luggage serves 2 fantastic purposes. Hand luggage obviously and more importantly, cold beverages for those awesome sunsets. -If you are travelling to the Kimberley region of Australia or any desert location -pack thermals including a beanie - I am not kidding, it gets sooo cold at night. -INVEST in little miners torches on a band around your head - much easier to cook a BBQ or get to a toilet. These are available from outdoor stores or camping supply stores for about $10. -PACK an ocky strap - .. more»

The beginning of the school year is a tough time for everyone: students find it a major shift from their once carefree summer-time; parents need to get back into the routine of schedules, lunches, timetables and homework; and teachers are busy programming, preparing classrooms, schedules and completing other related teacher administrivia. The universal theme, traveling teddy bears, unites three parties in a co-operative learning environment and is the focus of this article.Education is becoming increasingly more challenging for parents, teachers and students so it's important to focus on finding a venue that will serve many purposes. Namely: motivate, engage, and excite the student; meet curriculum requirements to be delivered by teachers; and satisfy and give encouragement to parents that their students are enjoying their educational experiences. Teddy bear travels focuses on learning through the eyes of a teddy bear. Coincidently, student learning is enhanced by direct involvement in this approach .. more»

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»

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»

Yes, it is cold and dreary outside in much of the country, but that doesn't mean you can't mentally escape to the warmth of summer and a vacation. Start planning now and you'll be on your way mentally!When looking at a blanket of snow, it can be easy to get a bad case of the winter gloom. In some places where the sun barely shines, they even classify it as an illness. So, what can you do to avoid feeling down and out? Start planning your summer vacation.So, what do you want to do this year? How much time do you have? How about a trip to Southern California to sit on the beaches? No, wait. How about a trip to Hawaii!? The choices are practically endless and transport you to the places of your dreams.Another way to beat the gloom is to go back and review your past trips. .. more»