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Have you been called clingy before by your partner or your friends? Do you crave attention and control in your relationship? Are you bothered by the whereabouts of your partner all the time? If you answered yes to any of those, you are most probably a clingy significant other. Being clingy is one of the worse mistakes you can make in the dating world. Many people tend to exhibit very clingy behavior when they start caring for someone. But don’t let yourself fall into that trap! You’ll actually drive your partner away instead of drawing...

If you’ve decided to embrace the history, culture and challenge of Camino Santiago de Compostela, then you’re one step closer to following in the same footsteps of pilgrims that have come from all over the globe to experience this great tradition of many decades past. Although many, many people walk El Camino each year, no two experiences are the same. That is one reason why there is some debate about how much planning is actually needed before embarking on this one-of-a-kind journey. However, even those who believe preparation isn’t...

Big, bold and brash, Las Vegas has been welcoming tourists year after year, gaining a reputation for being one of the greatest cities on earth. Although what happens in Vegas is meant to stay in Vegas, you might not be able to help yourself from spilling the beans to everyone back home when you experience all this city has to offer. From its world-famous casinos to the big shows on display, Las Vegas is filled to the brim with fun things to do. Hit the Casinos It’s an obvious one, but Las Vegas isn’t known as a gambling mecca for...

Travel guides were first written centuries ago, when merchants would describe their itineraries and mark down landmarks and ports of call along the coastlines they traded along. As travel became popular in the 1660’s with traditional trips to Europe by young men of means, written accounts of these journeys were published and became ever more popular. The first comprehensive travel guidebooks began to appear in the nineteenth century and were known as ‘Baedekers’ after the publishing house. Michelin, Fodor and Frommer...

Drug addictions are crippling and destroy lives. An estimated 22.6 million Americans over the age of 12 used some form of illicit drug in 2010, according to data from the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Seeking help is the first step. The next steps involve targeting your addiction and learning to cope with it. It’s not a matter of defeating your addiction and making it disappear. It’s about learning to live with it so it doesn’t resurface again. It will always stay with you. With that in mind, here are a few tips for...

When you’re a parent on a budget, back to school shopping can be a prospect that fills you with dread as summer draws to a close. Those long school supply lists, not to mention the outlay on new clothing and footwear is more than many can afford. Of course you want to send your kids back to school with everything they’re going to need, but there are many ways that the savvy parent can cut costs without cutting corners or making their child the butt of the other kids’ jokes because they don’t have the latest gear. Scout around...

I have lived in England all my life, but until this year I had always felt like I had seen more of other countries than my own. It was due to this realisation that I decided to do a bit of ‘staycationing’ and explore the South properly. Below you will find all of my recommendations for tourists and locals alike, opening with the London Eye… London Eye A list of places to visit in the South of England wouldn’t seem natural without mentioning London, widely regarded as ‘the cultural capital of the world’.Anyone would struggle...

India is known for its legendary diversity of terrain that it traverses. It is a land of snow-clad peaks, lush forests, tempestuous rivers, unspoiled beaches, deserts and thousands of miles of coastline. What more could any tourist ask for? For nature enthusiasts, the country offers an exciting holiday experience among towering mountains, serene white vistas and beautiful flowing rivers. With pristine beauty, one such dream destination is Nubra valley where people can explore more of adventure, wilderness, nature, culture and landscape....

Cape Town’s Dutch architecture, beautiful winelands, endless coastline, and wide variety of activities, are attracting millions of tourists every year. Featuring endless activity opportunities and comfortable accommodations, the city welcomes avid voyageurs to explore its territories by bike, car, train, or airplane. Rent a bike and get to know the winelands Approximately 50km east of Cape Town, the Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl Valleys form the impressive Cape Winelands, a considerable part of South Africa’s wine legacy. The...

Nelson Mandela Bay, in the scenic Eastern Cape Province, comprises the towns of Port Elizabeth, Despatch and Uitenhage; Port Elizabeth being the largest and most popular as a tourist destination. The gorgeous beaches and temperate climate of this area makes it an excellent summer vacation spot. The entire province is diverse in terms of its natural fauna and flora, making for magnificent landscapes and idyllic backdrops to any visit. However, it also boasts a number of game reserves that are only a short drive from the city centre. Some...