Many businessmen, tourists from the USA and UK are going to travel to the countries that use SI system. The base SI unit of temperature used in science is the Kelvin but a change of 1 K is the same as 1 degree of the popular metric unit, the degree Celsius, so both units are used in parallel. (more…)
Hong Kong is an international city and it has vast number of tourists come from all over the world in all year round. According to the Hong Kong Government statistics, the number of international tourists visited Hong Kong in 2005 reaches 10.8 million which represents a 13.1% increase when compared to 2004. (more…)
Nausea is the uneasy and uncomfortable feeling that arises from the stomach. Nausea can result from certain drugs. Nausea comes to a person whenever one comes across a dirty and unhygienic place. Nausea can also occur if a person is traveling in a fast driven car to a hill station through a zigzag road. (more…)
Air travel has come a long way since the Wright brother’s first flight in 1903. Planes are now works of technological and engineering genius, screaming across the sky at 600 miles an hour while the passengers inside enjoy in-flight movies and complimentary beverage service. (more…)
International travel can be an exciting experience, especially if you have never traveled abroad. Different cultures offer many new sights to see and things to try. But, you need to be aware of the potential dangers of traveling as well. It’s important to consider all of these details before you travel. Knowing ahead of time will make your trip more enjoyable. (more…)
There are thousands if not millions of commuters who travel into major cities daily. Many commuters do not have the time to eat breakfast or lunch. Finally, when they are able to spare a few minutes to eat, during their lunch breaks, they often choose foods that may be non-nutritious such as fast foods. (more…)
These are various ideas some of which you may try, to avoid that dreaded cold that you can sometimes contract after a long flight. (more…)
Only 10% of South African snakes are venomous (I am not sure of the proportion in other countries), the younger snakes having a higher concentration of venom that the adult snakes. Snakes have either teeth or fangs. (more…)
There are special considerations you have to take when travelling if you are pregnant. The time when you travel is very important to consider before planning your trip. Also, maintaining your health while you travel is critical. There are a few tips for helping to ensure your health while on vacation. Here are a few precautions you should take when travelling while you are pregnant. (more…)
Today Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com & Bookpleasures.com interviews Susie Ellis, President of Spa Finder Inc.
Norm:
Could you tell us a little about yourself and your expertise in spas, and why you became interested in them?
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