Honestly, many of us can’t afford the time off work, let alone the added time it takes to plan a European vacation; but, you know, you do get all those paid vacation days each year. Instead of using them as scattered personal days, why not call up a travel agent and have them organize an unforgettable vacation that includes London bus tours, Paris hotels and Rome tours? Continue reading
Most sailors who sail the Irish Sea are familiar with Skerries Lighthouse in Holyhead Bay, off the North West coast of Anglesey in Wales. Whichever route their yacht takes, either from Dublin, Pwllheli or Western Scotland, the isolated Skerries Rock and lighthouse soon appear in their sights. From as far as 22 miles distance mariners can see the white flashing light from the 23 metre high automated light now owned by Trinity House. Continue reading
Most sailors who sail the Irish Sea are familiar with Skerries Lighthouse in Holyhead Bay, off the North West coast of Anglesey in Wales. Whichever route their yacht takes, either from Dublin, Pwllheli or Western Scotland, the isolated Skerries Rock and lighthouse soon appear in their sights. From as far as 22 miles distance mariners can see the white flashing light from the 23 metre high automated light now owned by Trinity House. Continue reading
An experienced yachtsman sailing across the Irish Sea will know about Skerries Lighthouse off the North West Anglesey coast in the UK. When they approach Holyhead Bay either from Dublin in the west or the north, this lighthouse on an isolated rock off the island coast will soon come into view. Today the Trinity House lighthouse on Skerries Rock is fully automatic and its 23 metres in height means the white flashing light can be seen by sailors up to 22 miles away. Continue reading
Adventure travel comes in many forms, But I recently came across a website which puts a whole new spin on the definition of adventure vacations. Some groups help people make a difference while they see the world, by creating opportunities for people to immerse themselves in foreign culture and volunteer abroad in over 20 countries. This is a different kind of travel, and it is clearly not for those whose idea of adventure travel includes room service and a mint on one’s pillow. But for those who want to make a difference, this just might be the experience of a lifetime. Continue reading