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Why Do Travelers Bypass Slovenia

July 23, 2019

There are so many exciting places to visit and affluent, modern people seem to hit them all!  Yet, it is truly unfortunate that some places that deserve more attention from travelers seem to be getting less and less attention these days.  So, in this travel blog, we are going to go all out extolling the beauty, charm, and old world modernity of little Slovenia.

Please, Do Not Visit a Land Based Casino

There is so much to see and do in this compact country that we strongly urge you to bypass the temptation to visit a casino.  If you would like to play a few casino games, we recommend joining an online casino or simply logging into the one you already are a member of.

You can play at Intertops Casino almost anywhere and to boost your account you can access an Intertops casino bonus.  There is so much to see and do in Slovenia that we suggest leaving the casino gaming for late at night as a short unwinding session after the experiences of the day.

Why is Slovenia So Underrated?

Slovenia has so much hidden charm that travelers who are looking for the old tried and true simply miss it.  For instance, Slovenia has just a very short coastal area as opposed to neighboring Croatia and Italy with thousands of kilometers of coastlines.

Slovenia doesn’t have any of the major capital cities of central Europe.  Vienna is in nearby Austria.  Prague is in the nearby Czech Republic.  Budapest is in nearby Hungary.  Italy has Rome, Venice, and Florence just to start.

Slovenia didn’t win its independence by overcoming a siege as Vienna did.  It didn’t play a major role in either World War.  In fact, Slovenia won its independence from Yugoslavia by declaring itself independent and waiting for the Yugoslavian Army to go home rather than fight to save a dying communist regime.

Small Country and Small Population

Holland is the most crowded country in the world.  Israel, in the northern half of the country is even more crowded than Holland.  Slovenia has only 2,000,000 people in a land of 20,000 square kilometers.

Over 40% of Slovenia is forested.  The country has over 200 municipalities.  One of the jokes Slovenes love to tell tourists, especially Americans and especially Americans from New York City is that New York has 7,000,000 people and one mayor while Slovenia has 2,000,000 people and 212 mayors!

Clean as Clean Can Be

We have been to Slovenia and we can count the number of scraps of paper and other detritus that we have seen on the ground on our fingers.  There isn’t any litter anywhere in this country!  We did see a tissue blowing in the breeze in a plaza in a Slovenian city and before the phenomenon registered in our brain a young girl had bent down, picked it up, and deposited it in a trash basket.

We are not in Kansas anymore, Toto!

Four Basic Regions

We can divide Slovenia into four basic regions but this is a traveler’s division not a geographer’s.  So, the northern third of the country is mountainous, the southwest is coastal and Mediterranean, the east is rolling hills and the center is where the majority of the people live but you never feel crowded in Slovenia.

The capital, Ljubljana, is in the center.  We suggest flying into Ljubljana even if the flight is a bit longer than a direct flight into Venice.  Venice is certainly well worth a day or two but it takes some time to rent a car in Venice and the trip into Slovenia may also take a long time given traffic.  So, fly into Ljubljana, rent a car there, and travel two days in whichever direction you choose, then come back to Ljubljana for the flight home.

Old Ljubljana

The old city of Ljubljana is gorgeous.  You can easily walk back and forth on the narrow streets without getting very tired.  The buildings are perfectly maintained.  The old city has excellent restaurants and pubs plus live music.  Two days in Ljubljana should satisfy you and get you ready to head out.

Native Food

We like to sample different cuisines and we have found that aside from sausage, Slovenians love soup.  They make several very special soups using interesting spices and vinegars as well as fish, mushrooms, and an assortment of vegetables.

The hallmark Slovenian soups are meat-free although vegans and many vegetarians won’t eat the fish soup.

Before we go anywhere, we check out local restaurants.  Some older restaurants close while newer restaurants pop up all the time.  One thing we found everywhere in Slovenia is that the owner or manager of any restaurant we ate at was very open and willing to tell us the story of the restaurant.

Some of these stories are quite remarkable.

Sour Milk

Everywhere else in the world, this delicacy is called yogurt!  There is a mountain plateau about one and a half hours north of Ljubljana that you should see when the cows are there.  It is called Velika Planina.

The herders bring their cows there for the short summers.  They welcome visitors and offer sour milk.  We thought this would be something we hadn’t tasted before but it was just yogurt.

Velika Planina is a great day trip north of Ljubljana.  You get to the plateau via a cable car.  If you are afraid of heights we suggest closing your eyes!  On the way back to where you parked your car, we suggest walking.  It isn’t a long walk, the landscape is beautiful, and it is slightly downhill as opposed to the long uphill you would have if you tried to walk up to Velika Planina.

Next Year in Slovenia

This delightful little country should be on everyone’s bucket list.  A very large percentage of people keep bees.  They sell the honey to tourists and many offer tours of their bee-keeping operations.

Some of the bee-keepers also make wine so you can buy for your own use or for gifts back home.  Most bee keepers do this as a part-time enterprise so you have to arrange a tour in advance.

We found that almost everyone in Slovenia speaks English.  This contrasts dramatically from Italy where very few people could help us in English.  In addition to speaking English, the people of Slovenia are just the most helpful people we have ever met as tourists.

We Recommend Slovenia

We hope that we have at least interested you enough to do some personal research into the possibility of a week or more in Slovenia on a near future vacation.

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5 Places You Need to Visit in Georgia for an Unforgettable Experience

July 23, 2019

Georgia has received a record number of tourists already this year.

If you want snowy mountains or beautiful beaches, Georgia has everything vacationers could want. The tumultuous history and the fascinating culture can keep you occupied for a memorable experience.

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However, it’s not always obvious which are the best places to visit in Georgia. That’s why we’ve put together the top 5 places to visit in Georgia. Let’s go!

1. Explore the Tusheti National Park

The Tusheti National Park is on the edge between Russia and Chechnya.

The breathtaking mountain range and charming green hills are dotted with villages. Home to the Tush people, the village offers welcome relief from the unforgiving nature.

2. The Capital City of Tbilisi

The up and coming capital city of Tbilisi is packed with history down around every corner. The urban sprawl reaches out to the Mtkvari River.

Overlooking the city is the ancient fortress Narikala, which you can be visited by tourists. If you want to briefly escape the city head toward the Botanical Gardens. During warm weather, you’ll find people relaxing in the nearby park next to the waterfall.

In the old heart of the city, you’ll discover Byzantine churches and charming streets. Don’t miss the Sameba Cathedral for a taste of the architecture.

For dinner, adventure into the Vake district, where you’ll find fancy restaurants serving traditional Georgian cuisine.

3. The Cave Monastery of Vardzia

The building is a spectacular place to visit during your stay in Georgia. The construction of the monastery began under Giorgi III in the 12th century.

The accomplishment is incredible. It has up to 365 rooms that you can explore with Tour Guide Georgia.

Unfortunately, much of the site was destroyed by an earthquake. And yet, monks continue to live in the cave.

4. Batumi Beach at the Black Sea

If you’ve had enough of strolling around the city and trekking up mountains, it may be time to relax on the beach.

Batumi Beach isn’t the biggest around. Nevertheless, it is the perfect place to spend an afternoon worshiping the sun.

Don’t like sand in between your toes? You’re in luck because this beach is made up of rocks and stones.

5. Kakheti’s Vineyards

When you think about a wine you probably think about French or Australian wines. Georgia is an underrated wine-growing culture as well.

More and more wine lovers are heading to Georgia to taste the wine. You can sample everything from the fruity Aguna rosé to the sweet wine of Tvishi.

You can even visit the vineyards of Kakheti yourself when you’re in the region. Tours of the wineries will give you a memorable and slightly tipsy experience.

Best Places to Visit in Georgia?

The sights and places of Georgia are probably not as famous as those in other destinations. Therefore, you need to do your homework before you arrive. But, follow our tips to make sure you don’t miss any must-see places.

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Tubeless Tire Flat Repair Kits for Motorcycles

July 22, 2019

What is the worst enemy of bike riders? It’s something that stands opposed to everything bikers ride for. It’s something that kills the freedom that comes from flying down the road. It is a flat tire. You can care for your tires all you want to have the longest lifespan possible, but a single nail in the road can put an end to all that, and worst of all, there’s nothing you can do to prevent it. You can only do one thing to prepare: carry a repair kit with you. The best tire repair kits for motorcycles can repair both tube and tubeless tires, but what else do you need to know?

What To Value in a Repair Kit

Don’t search for “Motorcycle tires near me” after discovering your repair kit will not get the job done. There are three things you need to keep in mind when picking out your motorcycle tire repair kit:

  • Completeness
  • Quality
  • Portability

First and foremost, consider the completeness of the kit. If it doesn’t have that one tool you need to get the job done, you might as well not have it. A complete kit should have a rasp and insert tool, glue, plugs, patches, and hole cleaner. These are all standard repair kit inclusions, but many repair kits fail to include an air pump. After patching or plugging the hole, you will likely need to blow the tire back up to the right air pressure, which you cannot do without a pump. If the repair kit you have your eye on doesn’t include a pump, you can buy one separately.

You do not want to skimp on the quality of your repair kit. Getting one with all the highest quality tools will jack the price up a bit, but it is worth it. When you are stranded on the side of the road, you are counting on your repair kit to get you up and running again. It is a great idea to read a few reviews of any repair kit before you buy it. If you buy it in person, rather than online, feel each tool in your hand to make sure it feels strong.

Finally, portability is an easy aspect to overlook. You don’t need to be told that you have limited space on your bike, so it should be convenient to take the repair kit with you everywhere, and you are going to want to take it with you everywhere. Despite including a lot of tools and parts, repair kits do not actually have to take up very much space. A fabric or plastic bag or box to carry everything in goes a long way in the portability department.

Getting Everything You Need

After repairing your tire, be sure to keep an eye on it. You can usually go for a long, long time on a plugged or patched tire, but it may not be a bad idea to replace it sooner rather than later. It is not too hard to find cheap ATV tires and motorcycle tires online.

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7 Key Things You Should Do While Visiting The Galapagos Islands

July 21, 2019

In the last year, there’s been a 20 percent increase in the number of people visiting the Galapagos Islands, and tourism is only expected to go up in the coming years.

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People come from all over the world to see these incredible islands, and you ought to consider joining them, too.

Not sure what the islands have to offer you? Worried about staying entertained during your stay?

You definitely won’t have to worry about being bored while visiting the Galapagos Islands. Read on to learn about seven must-do things you ought to have on your schedule when planning your trip.

1. Snorkeling

For those who love the water, why not learn to snorkel in the stunning waters of the Pacific Ocean? If you go snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands, you’ll get to see a wide range of sea creatures, including sea turtles, tropical fish, and even penguins!

2. Kayaking

Another great way to spend time on the water is in a kayak. Kayaking along the Galapagos shoreline gives you ample opportunities to take in the ocean life (and enjoy an arm workout) without having to get directly in the water.

3. Horseback Riding

If you want to take a break from the water, a horseback riding is a perfect option that allows you to see more of the island. There are tons of trails that will expose you to more of the islands natural beauty.

4. Mountain Biking

For those who want an adventure that’s a bit faster paced, there are also plenty of mountain biking trails. You can get your heart rate up, break a sweat, and take in the island all at the same time!

5. Charles Darwin Research Station

If you’re in the mood for an educational vacation, you have to pay a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station.

This is a great option for adults and children alike. You’ll get to learn all about the natural history of the island and the conservation work taking place to preserve it.

6. Sunbathing

For those who want to kick back and enjoy total relaxation, the Galapagos Islands have tons of beautiful beach space available. You can lie back on the sand, take in the ocean views, and work on your tan without a care in the world.

7. Volcano Hike

If you’re an adventurer who doesn’t mind breaking a sweat, you can’t go wrong with a hike to explore the Sierra Negra volcano.

This hike lasts about six hours, so it’s not for the faint of heart. For those who are part of the many Galapagos Islands Cruises and want to get their legs working, though, the views at the end of the hike are well worth it.

Have Fun Visiting the Galapagos Islands

As you can see, there are tons of great activities that you can do while visiting the Galapagos Islands.

No matter what your personal preferences are, you’ll be sure to find something to do there that will keep you engaged and entertained during your stay.

Do you want to learn more about planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Do you need help saving up for your vacation?

Either way, we’ve got lots of helpful articles for you on our site. Check out the Budget Travel section today to get started.

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The Best and Favorite Types of Food for Each Zodiac Sign

July 19, 2019

For thousands of years, we’ve been looking to the stars for answers. Long ago, the Zodiak calendar was created, which placed us under a specific sign based on our birth date.

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While many people deride the idea, our Zodiac signs tell us a lot about ourselves. In fact, people are often surprised at just how accurately they depict us.

Did you know they can also help us with our diets? Our Zodiak sign can tell us about our favorite type of food. What’s good, what’s bad, and how our digestive systems handle certain foods.

Keep reading to see what your Zodiak sign says about you!

Your Favorite Type of Food Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Amazingly, people have learned over time what types of food are beneficial and non-beneficial for us based on our Zodiak signs. This can be incredibly helpful for people who constantly suffer from upset stomach, indigestion, or other food-related issues.

These suggested foods can even be as specific as the best pizza toppings based on your Zodiac sign!

Aries

Naturally, a fire sign is going to like spicy foods. However, as a sign who becomes easily bored, you’re going to want to switch things up a bit. Don’t really on the same foods all the time, you’ll quickly grow to hate it.

Additionally, because you’re prone to being active and busy all the time, make sure you slow down long enough to enjoy your food. Otherwise, don’t be surprised if you start to experience indigestion or an upset stomach!

Additionally, because of your active lifestyle, you can really appreciate the simple foods in life – the ones that can be made and eaten quickly. For that reason, you can also get behind fast food. However, just like every other person on the planet, you’ll want to limit your intake, even if it is your favorite type of food.

Taurus

As a Taurus, you probably have an emotional connection with food. This can be both good and bad. However, it’s also something you can learn to control.

For example, Taurus signs love to comfort themselves with food. While satisfying at the moment, this often leads to over-indulgence and regrets. This pattern of eating would be less devastating if Tauruses didn’t also have a tendency to be more on the sedentary side.

However, it’s also in your nature to enjoy your food more than other signs, eating slowly and savoring each bite. This is due to your sensual personality.

Gemini

As a Gemini, by now you’ve learned that you have a tendency toward nervousness and anxiety. Unfortunately, this mental aspect also affects you physically. More specifically, it affects your stomach.

Eating the wrong foods or eating too quickly will almost definitely lead you to an upset stomach, heartburn, and gassiness.

As a Gemini, your favorite type of food is (or should be) anything that agrees with your stomach, such as snap peas, tangerines, and cucumbers.

Cancer

Cancer signs are known for taking care of others and being a natural nurturer. Because of this, you have a knack for cooking good foods, but not for yourself. In fact, you typically get so caught up looking out for everyone else, it’s not uncommon for you to become malnourished.

Unfortunately, you can also be an emotional eater, depending on your stress levels, bad moods, or rough days.

However, you do enjoy home-cooked meals over fast food and other restaurants, so even when you eat emotionally, it could be worse!

Leo

As a Leo, your favorite type of food can be anything you’re eating with company. You like being the center of attention and probably can’t go a meal without letting everyone know what you think of it. But it’s okay, being a Leo, your incredibly charismatic and people value your input.

However, because you’re also self-aware and care about your nutrition and appearance, you typically like to keep your foods healthy.

Virgo

Virgos are famous for always being caught with food in their hands. Virgos don’t typically handle large meals well and are often better off eating smaller meals more frequently.

Your favorite foods are typically anything you can conveniently snack on. However, because you’re also health-conscious, it’s better if you stick to fruits and veggies for your snacks.

Libra

Like the Taurus sign, Libras have an intimate connection with food, possibly even more so. You like to savor every element of every bite. Presentation, taste, texture, temperature, smell, everything.

Because of your relationship with food, your favorite type of food is anything sweet or elegant. You enjoy sweets and tasty wines. However, your food obsession can often lead to excessive or uncontrolled eating.

Scorpio

As a Scorpio, you prefer bold flavors. Your favorite type of food can be anything that satisfies your desire for intensity and uniqueness.

Interestingly, though, you can be hot and cold in your dietary cravings. Sometimes, you want to eat everything right now. Other times, you can go long periods of time without eating.

You very much go with the flow of your stomach!

Saggitarius

Those born under the Saggitarius sign especially enjoy natural and fresh foods. However, this is a good thing since you have a propensity toward obesity.

However, you also appreciate foreign cuisines as well, always being open to the idea of a new cultural experience!

Capricorn

Capricorns enjoy regimented routines. They feel no differently about the diets. If they could eat the same thing every day, at the exact same time, they would die happy.

Because of this, you’re often viewed as a traditionalist, frequently enjoying foods you’ve loved since childhood. However, unknown to others, it’s the familiarity you crave. You can easily develop an affinity for Grandma’s cooking or fast food.

Your favorite type of food can be anything, as long as you’ve had it before!

Aquarius

Those born under the Aquarius sign can easily maintain their waistline due to their love of fresh, natural, whole foods. As long as they’re in good company and in an easy-going environment, they can be happy.

You stay updated and often partake in all the new dieting fads, and love sharing your experience and knowledge with others, assuming they will listen.

Pisces

Pisces are signs who appreciate the finer things. They can truly sit back and enjoy every aspect of a meal. Not only do they enjoy all of the sensations of food, but they also enjoy and desire elegantly designed settings.

Pisces will often overdo a simple dinner setting, looking for a picturesque environment and hoping for the best. However, they should learn to roll with it when things don’t meet their expectations (which is often)!

Want More?

Understanding your favorite type of food based on your Zodiak sign is barely brushing the surface on everything there is to know about food!

With a world full of different cultures, cuisines, and specialties, you can never experience enough. For a head start, however, try checking out our blog posts on food and beer!

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Villamartin – The Island Golfing Spot

July 18, 2019

If you’re the type of player who can’t imagine taking a beach holiday without searching out somewhere to play a round of golf, then Villamartin is the place for you. It is the golfing destination of the Costa Blanca. There are the usual benefits of a glistening beach for anyone not so interested in golf. Between the beaches, courses, and scenery, it is easy to see why this location has ballooned in popularity over the last few decades.

Villamartin offers three golf courses, so you’ll never be short of somewhere to play a round. Alongside the course, you’ll find some wonderfully clean beaches. Each beach close to Villamartin carries the European Blue Flag. This qualification attests to their high standards, with clean water, good safety facilities, and a guarantee of a clean beachfront.

Club de Golf Villamartin

The Club de Golf Villamartin Golf is a course that is sure to please even the most discerning player. It’s 18 holes but provides a course for every skill level that might enter. An old pro will find just as much to like as someone still learning the ropes.

This course was really what Villamartin has been built around. Its appeal to golfers has brought many to settle in the town. The club also offers impressive facilities with a clubhouse opens to its membership. It features a restaurant with a high quality of service and food, along with a hotel for anyone coming in from out of time to enjoy its courses.

The course is highly-regarded and membership is maintained by plenty of residents, especially outside of the holiday season.

The Las Ramblas de Orihuela

The Las Ramblas de Orihuela is the other option for golf in Villamartin. While this one doesn’t bear the name of the town, it is also pretty impressive. This course offers an 18-hole ground that promises use every club in the bag. The clubhouse is a modern building offering a service of food and drink. The facility also prides itself on its extensive driving range.

The course is built into the landscape of the area. Holes are spread through the beautiful Mediterranean scenery, giving you a richer experience then you’d get with any other large course. The course even features naturally occurring watercourses. There is no better way to soak up the beauty of the area then to play through the whole course.

Living in Villamartin

Outside of the golf, there is plenty to do. The area has a range of vivid restaurants, perfect for relaxing after an 18-hole game. The local town is pretty modern and has only really expended in the last few decades. This has given it an open and accessible feel, with the amnesties you need to enjoy life in comfort.

Finding property for sale in Villamartin is essential if you want to enjoy the spot’s golfing facilities year-round. It makes a perfect home for those who like to spend time on the green. The two courses are more than enough to keep anyone looking for some wonderful properties for sale in Villamartin playing year-round. With its other amenities, there is plenty in this town to keep everyone busy. Property for sale in Villamartin gives you to access to some of Europe’s best beaches in an area that boasts sunshine 300 days of the year.

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Why you Need Test Clear for Drug Testing

July 17, 2019

 

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Have you been wondering how you will pass that upcoming drug test requirement for the job you recently applied? Well, calm down because you should expect nothing short of success with any Testclear drug testing products.

Testclear is a leader in the industry of drug testing solutions, with over two decades of experience, selling only proven solutions to help people pass drug tests worldwide. There are four categories of drug tests covered by the Testclear solutions, and these are;

  1. Urine drug test
  2. Hair drug test
  3. Saliva drug test
  4. Blood drug test

Supervised Testing

The most critical drug test of all is usually the supervised test. Luckily Testclear has enough products to help you pass any supervised drug test of the above categories. Some of these products are;

  1. Clean Cleansing drink – available in three types (ready, XXtra and Mega) retailing for $20 to $70
  2. Detox programs – available from 1 to 10-day program retailing for $55 to $190
  3. Gold cleansing drink retailing at $22

Self-Testing kits

If you need to carry out the tests by yourself, you will also find a variety of testing kits to help you identify the levels of different toxins in your body. All the products available at Testclear are easy to use with simple instructions. You can also call the company any day on their toll-free number for customer service assistance. Some of these self-testing kits are listed below.

  • Amphetamine Home Kit going for $9.95
  • Barbiturate Kit sold at $9.95
  • Benzodiazepine Kit costing $9.95
  • Ecstasy Kit also for $9.95
  • Methamphetamine Kit at $9.95
  • Nicotine Kit selling at $9.95
  • Oxycodone Test Kit retailing at $9.95
  • Steroid Testing Kit sold at $145.99
  • Cocaine Test Kit sold at $9.95
  • Hair Confirm Regular Hair Testing Kit going for $82
  • Marijuana Test Kit sold at a few cents below $10
  • Opiate Testing Kit going for less than $10
  • Hair Confirm Express Hair Testing Kit sold about $95
  • Hair Confirm Prescription Hair Testing Kit for close to $112
  • Synthetic Marijuana Testing Kit (K2 or Spice) retailing at about $10
  • 5-Panel Saliva-Confirm Oral Fluid Screening Kit sold at less than $14
  • Home Dip Test 5-Panel Multi-Drug & 10-Panel Multi-Drug going for around $15
  • Hair Follicle Drug Testing Kit retailing for about $105

Drug Identification Kits

Testclear also offers drug detection kits which will help you verify whether your system has substances that are in the classification of drugs. These kits are the same types used by law enforcement agencies to detect drugs in our bodies. Some of the products available at Testclear for drug identification are as follows:

  • Marijuana Detection Test Kit
  • Test Kit for identifying Cocaine in Alcohol or Water
  • Heroin / OxyContin Detection Test Kit
  • Cocaine Detection Kit
  • Methamphetamine Test Kit
  • Methamphetamine Residue Detection Kit
  • LSD Test Kit
  • MDMA – Ecstasy Detection Kit
  • PCP Detection Kit
  • GHB Detection Kit
  • Methadone Test Kit
  • Amphetamine Detection Kit
  • Cocaine Detection Residue Swab Kit
  • Heroin Residue Swab Test Kit

Each of these drug identification test kits from Testclear retail at $9.95 and has been proven to work effectively multiple times, as indicated in the many positive customer reviews.

Conclusion

With an experience of at least 23 years in the drug testing industry, there is no doubt that Testclear is indeed the best drug testing company. The wide variety of products is another reason to try out Testclear for any drug test.

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Tips For Saving Money While You Travel

July 15, 2019

Did you know that it’s easy to save hundreds of dollars off your next trip? To discover how to save money while you travel, continue reading to discover a few handy budget friendly tips and tricks or simply check out justfly.com.

Tips For Saving Money While You Travel

1. Add up how much you’ve spent at the end of each day

If you don’t want to get to the midway point of your trip to find that you’ve spent most of your travel budget, it’s a smart idea to add up all of your receipts at the end of each day, to keep a running total of how much of your travel budget that you’re spent. As if you overspend one day, you’ll be able to tighten your budget the next day, to avoid overspending two days in a row.

2. Use cash to purchase your food and souvenirs

As it’s far easier to splurge on expensive travel souvenirs, that you don’t need and to overspend on food using your credit card, it’s a smart idea to carry around cash to pay for items abroad.

As an example, you may want to set yourself a daily budget and to place your daily allocation of cash into your wallet and to keep the rest of your cash safely stored away in a locked suitcase or in your hotel room’s safe. As it’s not the safest idea to carry all of your cash on you when you explore new destinations.

3. Purchase tickets for your attractions and activities online

In many cases, you can save a lot of money by purchasing tickets for attractions and activities online, instead of waiting to purchase your tickets directly from the ticket booth at your chosen attraction. Just keep in mind that you may have to print your tickets to present them at the attraction which you plan to visit.

However, it’s becoming increasingly more acceptable to simply show your ticket barcode to an employee, who’ll be able to scan your barcode, in order to process your ticket.

4. Keep a lookout for printed discounts such as coupons

As an example, many of the visitor brochures and guides that you’ll find in the foyer of your hotel will contain useful coupons that you’ll be able to use to book activities and attractions. As an example, some coupons may offer you a percentage discount of a ticket or a dollar amount off the price of admission.

5. Visit popular restaurants for lunch instead of dinner

If you want to dine at a fancy local restaurant which features rave reviews, you will be able to enjoy a main meal for lunch, for a fraction of the price of a main meal at dinner time. So if you’d like to save yourself a bit of money, make sure to make lunch your main meal of the day.

As a bonus, you can normally walk in and get a table at popular restaurants at lunchtime, which you’d have to wait to get a table at, if you were to visit in the evening.

6. Ask friendly locals for cheap local eateries to eat at

Another way to save money is to eat at local eateries instead of at expensive restaurants which are aimed at tourists. So don’t be afraid to stop friendly locals on the street to ask for recommendations. As not only will you be able to save a significant amount of money but you’ll also be able to savor authentic food, instead of generic food which you could consume anywhere in the world.

7. Travel during shoulder seasons

It’s best to travel overseas when its spring or fall as the vast majority of shops, restaurants, and attractions will still be open but you won’t pay a premium like you would if you were to travel in summer. Avoid traveling to an overseas destination in winter, as many of the attractions and activities will be shut, due to low demand and weather conditions.

So if you’d love to save a few hundred dollars on your next trip, make sure to keep all of the money saving tips and tricks listed above in mind. As you may be pleasantly surprised by just how much money you can save, by implementing the budget focused travel tips listed above.

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Drive in Style: Top 10 Occasions for Renting a Limo

July 14, 2019

The vast majority of the time, a small car does a fine job of getting us to where we need to go. However, there are some occasions in which a small car isn’t enough. On occasions such as these, we must turn to limos instead. 

Curious as to which occasions call for a limo? Then you’re in the right place. Below, we’re going to cover the top ten occasions for renting a limo. 

The Best Occasions for Renting a Limo

While you obviously have the option to rent a limo at any time you desire, some occasions are more apt for a limo ride than are others. These occasions include the following. 

1. Weddings

Couples and their families spend absurd amounts of money to put on weddings that are equal parts elegant and extravagant. From renting out large halls to offering open bars and more, no expense seems to be spared. So, naturally, a good many weddings include limo rides as well. 

Limos can be used to transport the bride and groom (or the entire wedding party) to and from the ceremony, the reception, and wherever else they would like to go, allowing them to live lavishly all throughout their big day. With the use of a limo, they’re afforded the opportunity to eat, drink, and have a blissful time. 

2. School Dances

Another type of occasion in which a limo ride would be appropriate is a school dance. See, while you certainly have the option to attend in your run-down Honda Civic, a limo would help to foster meaning and excitement, making your night as memorable as possible. 

So, whether it’s the prom, homecoming, or some other type of dance, consider renting out a limo for you and your friends. You’re all sure to have a great time. 

3. Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties 

Are you the maid of honor or best man in your best friend’s wedding? Responsible for throwing the bachelor or bachelorette party? If so, you should consider renting a limo for the occasion. 

It doesn’t matter if you’re having a quiet night out or are participating in more raucous activities, a limo will help bring the experience to the next level. And remember, in many municipalities, the law allows for the consumption of alcohol in limos.

4. Wedding Anniversaries 

Maybe you’re heading for your 10th wedding anniversary with your spouse? Perhaps you’re looking to celebrate the occasion in a big way? If so, you should consider spending a night out on the town and renting a limo to help get you around. 

A limo experience would be equal parts intimate and exciting, helping to bring you and your spouse close together in celebration of your love and relationship. After all, it’s difficult to be romantic when one of you is stuck driving all night. 

5. Business Deals 

Impressing business clients isn’t easy. When trying to secure a client, you’re likely competing with a variety of other businesses, and so, you have to pull out all the stops. One of these stops should be a limo.

Picking your potential client up in a limo demonstrates to him or her not only that you want his or her business, but that you’re willing to go the extra mile to provide satisfaction. If a potential client sees that you’re willing to do this, he or she is much more likely to strike a deal with you.

6. Graduations  

Your high school and college graduations are two of the biggest days of your life. They’re celebrations of all your hard work, rewards for the time and effort you’ve put in up to this point. As such, they should be celebrated to the nth degree.

What’s a great way to celebrate a graduation? By arriving to and departing from the ceremony in a limo with your friends and family. A limo will bring an extra layer of intrigue to the affair, helping to make it as memorable as humanly possible. 

7. Birthday Parties 

While not all birthdays call for a trip in a limo, a select few do. Sweet 16 parties, golden birthdays, and milestone birthdays (30, 40, 50, etc.) could all be enhanced with the use of a limo. 

Rent a limo, gather up a group of your friends, and go for a fun night out on the town. You’re bound to have a great time in celebration of the day you were born. 

8. Romantic Evenings 

Trying to take date night to new heights? If so, you should consider renting a limo. Reserve a limo, make reservations at a restaurant, and have a great night out with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife. 

Your chauffeur will act as your designated driver, ensuring that you get home safe after the night is through. 

9. Big Returns

Perhaps your son or daughter is coming back from military service? Maybe your friend is coming back from a long stay overseas? In either case, you should consider enhancing the experience by picking him or her up in a limo.

While your loved one will assuredly be glad to see you regardless, he or she would feel great knowing that you cared enough to splurge on the occasion. 

10. Spa Days

Every once in a while, it’s nice to treat yourself to a little bit of relaxation. A trip to the spa is a great way to do this.

Want to really make an occasion of it? Rent a limo from a service like this car service. You’ll be pampered all day long!

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Renting a limo is a great way to take a special occasion to the next level. Whether you’re getting married, having a bachelor party, or are just taking your date to the prom, a limo can help set things off right. 

Looking for other great tips and tricks? You can find it right here at Beekman Beer Garden. 

Check out some more of our blog posts now! 

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Cheers to Beers: The Best Gifts to Give the Beer Lover in Your Life

July 14, 2019

I You’ve got a beer lover in your life, and you’re looking to buy them a gift. That’s all well and good, but with the sheer amount of beer related products out there, it can be daunting to find the right one.

You want something they don’t already have, and it has to be something that matches their personality and vibe.

That’s why we put together this guide to the best gifts out there for the beer lover. It has gifts of a variety of stalls, all tailored to the person in your who loves to sip a fresh beer.

So you won’t have to go scouring the internet and scrolling from page to page trying to find the right beer-related gift. 

Sound interesting? Keep reading to find out more! 

Beer Can Map

Let’s start off with a gift that thinks outside the box but inside the country. You guessed it, it’s a beer cap map!

There are several iterations of this cool looking map, where you can insert bottle caps directly into the piece. 

Pick a map of the United States, and your beer lover can slowly fill it up with bottle caps from beers they’ve had all over the country.

Maybe it becomes a map of places they’ve traveled to and had a beer at. Or maybe it’s simply the beers they’ve tasted in their home town that are from all over the states. 

Other iterations are maps of foreign countries or individual states. 

The Bottle Loft

We all know that fridge space is at a premium for beer lovers. They want to be able to stock their fridge with all the beers they are looking to drink, but need to leave room for other essentials. 

Solution: The Bottle Loft from Uncommon Goods. They are magnetized strips that attach to the upper surface of the inside of your fridge. 

On the underside of each strip are magnetized circles the shape of a bottle cap. So you can stick a bottle of beer directly to them, where they will then hover on the upper surface of the fridge.

That way, there’s still plenty of shelf space below them for other items that need keeping cold. It’s a great way to keep more beers in the fridge without having to sacrifice the other fridge essentials. 

Your beer lover will be forever grateful!

BRÖÖ Craft Beer Shampoo and Conditioner

Now this is a gift we highly doubt the beer lover in your life already has. 

As long as they resist the temptation to drink it, they’ll love this shampoo and conditioner from BRÖÖ.

It works because barley (an ingredient in beer) has a lot of B vitamins and other proteins. Those are some of the same vitamins and proteins that are found in shampoos and conditioners to make your hair lustrous and shiny. 

And you’ll be glad to know that neither the shampoo nor the conditioner actually smells like beer. We can’t imagine anyone wanting to smell like they just dunked their head into a brewery’s tank.

They are mint-scented and delightful. So your beer lover will get to have well-kept hair, smell great, and enjoy the fact that they are getting to do it with shampoo and conditioner crafted in part from beer!

Personalized Beer Opener

We’ve all seen those openers that are attached to walls or the sides of a bar where you slide your bottle in and pull down.

But have you seen a fully personalized opener with a wood carved cap catcher on the bottom?

A custom beer opener and cap catcher from MV Woodworks will make any man cave, bar area or kitchen wall feel like a beer lover’s haven. 

You can customize it with their first or last name engraved right into the wood. And they are designed to be free standing or hung on the wall. 

It’s a great gift that not only has function but a cool design as well.

Beer-Infused BBQ Sauce

Why not integrate beer with food for your beer lover? Uncommon Goods sells a set of BBQ sauces that are all beer infused. 

There are three flavors: Thai Style Sriracha, Honey Mustard, and Sweet & Smokey.

But in addition to those primary flavors, each bottle of sauce features an infused with a different style of beer from Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery in Athens, Ohio. They use an amber, an IPA, and a porter.

So your beer lover will be able to fire up the grill and enjoy a cold one while they make some barbequed food that will feature the taste of beer-infused BBQ sauce. It’s a win-win.

Beer Pop Chart

Let your beer lover nerd out on beer styles and origins with this cool looking poster. 

It’s chock full of text bubbles that give a breakdown of virtually every beer style on the planet. 

There are 89 types of beer represented on the poster, with a breakdown of details about the beer’s history, connection to other beers, and ideal drinking glass.

Over 200 brands are also represented on the poster, so your beer lover can read all about which brands they love, or seek out some new ones to try. 

It’s a great addition to any beer drinkers wall because it not only is informative, it has an ultra cool design as well.

Home Brew Journal

For some beer lovers, it’s more about getting a gift of a beer basket, drinking their favorite ale and calling it a day. But others take their passion to the next level and brew at home.

For those people, a homebrew journal is an ideal gift. This journal has been designed for people brewing at home who need a place to keep tabs on all of their batches and the outcomes.

There’s a section for tasting notes, as well as built-in reference charts and space for more than 70 recipes. 

Perfect Gifts for the Beer Lover

This list will hopefully get you well on your way towards making the beer lover in your life feel happy and appreciated. 

And if you want more ideas, be sure to visit our site today!

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