Archive for the 'Travel' Category
Sunday, May 20th, 2007
Every summer millions of people flock to Amusement Parks for fun and excitement. While Northwest Ohio is not known for having tons of really great attractions, there is one place everyone should go to at least once in their lifetime. That place is Cedar Point.
Cedar Point is in Sandusky, Ohio. It can […]
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Sunday, May 20th, 2007
The ‘Rice Bowl’ of Malaysia is Kedah. You can see the rolling fields of padis when you pass by the place. It is very peaceful here. At least, I think so. My sister lives here.Kedah is in the northwest corner of Malaysia. It covers an area of 9, 425 sq km and is a small […]
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Sunday, May 20th, 2007
Langkawi is made up of 99 islands. It is situated at the Northern Kedah State in Malaysia. Only a few of the islands have people living in them. When low tide comes, the islands come up to 104.Langkawi Island is the largest of the islands. Its population is only 62,000. The sea is the main […]
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Saturday, May 19th, 2007
Georgetown, located on the north-east of Penang, is the island’s capital city. Its inhabitants are about 220, 000 or 400,000 inclusive of the suburban area. It was founded in 1786 by Francis Light. The latter was a trader for the British East India Company. Penang Island was obtained by him from the Sultan of Kedah. […]
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Thursday, May 17th, 2007
The key to a great road trip is in achieving a great balance of planning and spontaneity. Before the trip do some research on your destination and your route. Do you know anyone who knows anyone who has been in the area of the country you are traveling through? Ask them for […]
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
Going on a road trip can be a great deal of fun. You get to see the sights and enjoy the car ride to your destination. You also get to spend quality time with friends and family if they are along for the ride. There are also some things you need to keep in mind […]
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
With gas prices and tolls on the rise, the relatively short trip from Indianapolis to Chicago is becoming more and more expensive. If you are making the trip alone, the costs round trip can be well over $60. One alternative to this dilemma is taking the train. Amtrak has daily service from Indianapolis […]
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
My hometown Penang is also known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient.’ The beaches are located at Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang. The sea has become polluted now. There are beautiful beaches in Pulau Pangkor. I know because I’ve been there. The beaches there are clearer than the beaches in Penang.The attractions in Penang are […]
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
One of the issues with travel is finding an affordable flight. There are so many options and sites to choose from it can be maddening at times. Sometimes you can find a great deal on Orbitz. Other times the airline is having such a great sale or promotion it is cheaper […]
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2007
Travel is on its way to becoming a rare sight for the average American. Gas prices are soaring. That means less people will be able to afford travel. Even travel by car is becoming nearly unaffordable. At current gas prices, it can take more that $30 to fill up a compact […]
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