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		<title>Choose Right Properties in Tuscany</title>
		<link>http://www.middbay.com/2010/03/07/choose-right-properties-in-tuscany.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Middbay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Italy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volterra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Holiday Apartments in Tuscany]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pisa]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In my previous article advising you to go to Volterra where located in the Tuscan province of Pisa. If you want to go there but still confuse to find the villa, hotel or nearby apartments there, I will give you advice again.  It is not easy to find a right villa or hotel. Many factors [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/tuscany.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-389" title="tuscany" src="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/tuscany.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="240" /></a>In my previous article advising you to go to Volterra where located in the Tuscan province of Pisa. If you want to go there but still confuse to find the villa, hotel or nearby apartments there, I will give you advice again.  It is not easy to find a right villa or hotel. Many factors you should consider if you don’t want to choose wrong resting place in Tuscany. Not all the hotels, villas or apartments you choose meet all your categories as a place to rest. If you got wrong hotels or villas your vacation schedule will be destroyed! You certainly do not want your vacation will be not memorable just because of your villa or hotel cannot provide the best service to you, right?</p>
<p>If you are interested to book apartments for your holiday, get <a href="http://www.magicoftuscany.com/just_relax-1.php">Holiday Apartments in Tuscany</a>, with an affordable price! You can also find a hotel, spa or villa closest to the place where you want. Try to find out first about the place that will become your home in Tuscany. Contact your friends who might have stayed in that villa or that hotel. Ask them how the quality of services and facilities they provided. Contact their customer service and ask some important things such as facilities they provided and the price they offer. Remember that your resting place there will give a very big impact for your vacation. Find out as much as possible so you’ll not to regret in the future.</p>
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		<title>Back to Ancient Times</title>
		<link>http://www.middbay.com/2010/03/06/back-to-ancient-times.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Middbay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Italy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volterra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Central Italy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discover Volterra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tuscany]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twilight series]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Bored with urban areas, where you only find dizzy and noisy in there? It is time for you to get holiday! I suggest coming to the natural and beautiful place, far from urban noise. If still confused to find a place for your holiday, I suggest you try to go to Volterra. Discover Volterra in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/volterra.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-384 alignleft" title="volterra" src="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/volterra.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="230" /></a>Bored with urban areas, where you only find dizzy and noisy in there? It is time for you to get holiday! I suggest coming to the natural and beautiful place, far from urban noise. If still confused to find a place for your holiday, I suggest you try to go to Volterra. <a href="http://www.volterraholidays.com/">Discover Volterra in Tuscany</a>, Central Italy. Volterra is known for its beautiful landscapes, its rich artistic legacy and vast influence on high culture. Volterra is one of the most important centers of Tuscany. You will not find a noise like in cities; you will find comfort, like being back in Ancient times. Many interesting history happens here, you can also find historical objects and find many important monuments here. House and historical buildings here built very artistic and beautiful. The view here is very amazing! Ancient but artistic.</p>
<p>For those of you who loved or knew about the Twilight series author by Stephenie Meyer, in that book, Volterra is home to the Volturi, a coven of powerful and ancient vampires. This will be your best trip to visit great places such as in the book. Your friends will be jealous if they know about that. Volterra is a great place for family travel. Many interesting placed here that you must see. Do not miss Volterra in your holiday travel.</p>
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		<title>Summer Camps for Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.middbay.com/2010/02/09/summer-camps-for-kids.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Middbay</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[summer camp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[summer camp for kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[summer camp for teens]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you have kids, you know how miserable it may be for them to seat around the house all summer, so you will want to be certain you make all the appropriate efforts to try and keep them as busy as possible during the months of summer.
This is when a good summer camp for teens [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/summer-camp.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-379" title="summer-camp" src="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/summer-camp-282x300.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="300" /></a>If you have kids, you know how miserable it may be for them to seat around the house all summer, so you will want to be certain you make all the appropriate efforts to try and keep them as busy as possible during the months of summer.</p>
<p>This is when a good <a href="http://www.teentravelblog.com">summer camp for teens</a> can really come in handy and get your kids out of your hair and allow them to have a fun time as well. When it comes to kids and summer camps they can truly be a godsend for most parents and also will allow the kids to have a lot of fun in the process. It can really be a great idea for both parties.</p>
<p>Summer camps offer more than just sitting around and roasting marsh mellows. There is a lot to do there and you can really have a very educational experience for your kids when you do send them to some of the summer camps that may be available in your area.</p>
<p>It is a great idea to make your kids go to summer camp if for no other reasons that learning about life and ways to make the most of it. Summer camps can really be a great way for kids to get out of the house and learn a lot of things that they may need to know in order to have the best possible life and make the most of their time.</p>
<p>So, if you have kids it is a great idea to take the time to help make certain they stay as busy as possible. This is very important and can really go a very long ways when it comes to keeping them out of trouble</p>
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		<title>16 Safety Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.middbay.com/2010/01/23/16-safety-tips.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Middbay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Countries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foreign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many things to consider when traveling, if you&#8217;re a budget traveler or not. You obviously do not have the money for your trip in lieu of lost or stolen. You also want to keep you and other passengers to safety.
Here are some tips to follow to make your trip enjoyable and safe in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/traveltips.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-366" title="traveltips" src="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/traveltips-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>There are many things to consider when traveling, if you&#8217;re a budget traveler or not. You obviously do not have the money for your trip in lieu of lost or stolen. You also want to keep you and other passengers to safety.</p>
<p>Here are some tips to follow to make your trip enjoyable and safe in a foreign country.</p>
<p>1. Have a valid passport and necessary visas for your trip. Make two copies of your passport. Keep one in a separate part of your luggage travel and other out with someone at home.</p>
<p>2. Be aware of travel warnings for the country you visit. More information on the safety and security conditions at your destination.</p>
<p>3. Travel Insurance Insurance!</p>
<p>4. Make sure you have been immunized against any infectious disease that leads to the area you are traveling.</p>
<p>5. To ensure that you can be contacted in an emergency, make a copy of your itinerary and leave with someone at home.<span id="more-365"></span></p>
<p>6. Travel light and do not place valuables would not lose. Leave your jewelry at home, but take a couple of glasses if you can not live without them.</p>
<p>7. Remember that you are a foreigner when traveling. You are a guest in their country and must respect its laws, and to some extent, their customs. For example, if you are a woman traveling in an Islamic state, be considerate of your dress.</p>
<p>8. Try not to put too much attention to you when you travel. Do not go looking like a tourist with a camera eye-catching and expensive clothes. Try to blend into the background.</p>
<p>9. They travel in groups whenever possible and in areas well known. There will be times when you want to leave the tourist route, make sure you always have a travel companion with you.</p>
<p>10. Carry only small amounts of cash with you. Your credit card and traveler&#8217;s checks to pay for most things.</p>
<p>11. Beware of pickpockets! Use the money belt and keep your purse / wallet in front of your body. Report the loss or theft immediately to local authorities.</p>
<p>12. Do not leave your luggage unattended. Besides stealing or making elements, could also become an unsuspecting drug courier.</p>
<p>13. When you travel with a partner half his bundle of clothes in his luggage, and vice versa. This way if one of you lose your luggage, you always have the clothes.</p>
<p>14. Lock your luggage and all of the label.</p>
<p>15. Lock your hotel room. Save money and valuables with you, not left unattended in your room.</p>
<p>16. When using public transport is aware of a possible theft. If you travel at night, secure your luggage and sleep over it if possible. It is not uncommon that tourists are drugged while on trains and buses do not accept donations of food or drink from strangers in public transport.  If at any time you feel in danger, whether in the street or at home, get out. Follow your instincts. Safe at home when traveling to be aware of the dangers and obey the laws of the country you visit.</p>
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		<title>Vietnam Travel</title>
		<link>http://www.middbay.com/2010/01/05/vietnam-travel.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Middbay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Vietnam has become one of the most interesting travel destinations for two main reasons. One is because it offers a great bargain for budget conscious tourists and two is because the people in Vietnam are very warm and welcoming to their visitors.
Plane tickets going to Vietnam are considered as one of the most affordable and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/vietnam.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-295" title="vietnam" src="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/vietnam-300x212.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="212" /></a>Vietnam has become one of the most interesting travel destinations for two main reasons. One is because it offers a great bargain for budget conscious tourists and two is because the people in Vietnam are very warm and welcoming to their visitors.</p>
<p>Plane tickets going to Vietnam are considered as one of the most affordable and reasonable travel deals. You can get to Ho Chi Minh City, which is known as Saigon among the Vietnamese in the south, all the way from the west coast of America in less than 19 hours and the deals includes 1 ½ hour layover.</p>
<p>The domestic transportation is also very budget-friendly. An open tourist bus ticket from Saigon going to Hanoi is only around $30.00 and as a tourist, you get to witness some of the country’s best sceneries and breathtaking views. If you do not want to take the bus, you have the option to take comfortable trains or planes. The 2-hour flight going to Hanoi from Saigon costs around $100.00. This can be considered a reasonable deal considering the amount of airfares in other places.<span id="more-293"></span></p>
<p>Vietnam’s tourist hotels are also very affordable yet inviting. The hotel staffs are courteous and accommodating. Tourists can travel from one town to another even without a reservation and can still find a suitable place to rest and spend the night.</p>
<p>The country takes pride on its rich mountains and lush green rice paddies as well as its sunny beaches. It is the home of 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Halong Bay.</p>
<p>Lastly, you will find Vietnamese cuisine as one of the finest and freshest as well. It consists of fresh ingredients from their local market such as fresh herbs and spices, vegetables and meat. Their chicken and seafood dishes are all appetizing specialties. Vietnamese dishes are light yet rich in flavours. They are a product of fusion between Oriental and some French influence. The taste is very satisfying and offers just the right mixture.</p>
<p>A travel to Vietnam is a wonderful experience you should not miss. It is guaranteed to leave you only with the best memories worth keeping.</p>
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		<title>Christmas in France</title>
		<link>http://www.middbay.com/2009/12/23/christmas-in-france.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Middbay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[France]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is Christmas in France and different from Christmas anywhere else? Well I guess that depends where you come from. For me as an Englishman there are quite a few similarities and, of course, quite a few differences.
Similar things would be Santa Claus (Père Noël) all over the place, shops suddenly hiding all the useful things [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/france.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-291" title="france" src="http://www.middbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/france-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>Is Christmas in France and different from Christmas anywhere else? Well I guess that depends where you come from. For me as an Englishman there are quite a few similarities and, of course, quite a few differences.</p>
<p>Similar things would be Santa Claus (Père Noël) all over the place, shops suddenly hiding all the useful things and filing their shelves with toys instead, streets lit up and decorated, that kind of thing. Actually they seem to make a bit more of an effort with the street-lighting &#8211; even the small villages make the effort in France, which is not often the case in the UK.<span id="more-289"></span></p>
<p>Differences with a French Christmas? Well it&#8217; still not quite so commercialized. Christmas doesn&#8217;t start until December here, whereas in England now the build-up seems to begin in September!</p>
<p>There are practical differences too. The local bread shop (boulangerie) is often open on Christmas morning for example, and Boxing Day is not a holiday. Most French are back at work unless it&#8217;s a weekend.</p>
<p>Christmas in France is still quite an important religious holiday and a big family event. The French are big on family. They are quite likely to have a turkey for the main meal, with chestnut stuffing, but they might equally have a goose or capon. The big difference with the main meal is that it will be on Christmas Eve &#8211; in the evening &#8211; and it doesn&#8217;t start until after midnight mass! Although perhaps less French go to midnight mass than they used to, the meal (le réveillon &#8211; it means the wake up!) goes on until the early hours of the morning.</p>
<p>Some parts of France still begin to celebrate on St Nicholas&#8217; day, which is the 6th December, but 12th night means nothing to them. For us it&#8217;s when all the decorations have to come down (or else bad luck) but the French celebrate the arrival of the Kings on 6th January (fête des rois) and the decorations seem to stay up for weeks and weeks after that. Perhaps they&#8217;re just more festive than us!</p>
<p>Of course Christmas in France wouldn&#8217;t be complete without the Sapin De Noël &#8211; the Christmas tree &#8211; so we probably have more in common than we do that separates us. In the New Year, Epiphany is quite a big celebration and most communities are invited by the major for a glass of something sparkling at the local town or village hall. There&#8217;s also a cake with a small charm in it &#8211; much like the coin in a traditional Christmas pudding &#8211; although the cake is usually circular, flat and made of puff pastry and frangipane &#8211; very sweet.</p>
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