The Caribbean conjures up images of beautiful islands, with perfect white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and the deep blue ocean glittering under an endlessly sunny sky. And Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a former British colony that since 1979 has enjoyed its independence, does not...
The smallest nation (in terms of land area) in the Western Hemisphere, Saint Kitts and Nevis might not seem like the most obvious place to find good gambling opportunities. Yet this tiny Caribbean state, which with a population of just 43,000 is the least populous country to have United Nations...
I doubt there is one, but if you’re the sort of yachtie who likes to use his engine to get out of the marina, immediately set his sails, and only use the engine to get into a harbour, then you’ll be disappointed. There’s a lot of motoring in the Med.
The wind tends to...
Of the six states that comprise our countrys quaint New England, five are on the coast, making the area a prime place for enjoying water sports, including a top favorite, sailing.
Whether you make your home there or decide to take in the sea air during your next vacation, youll never...
There are a few things that are just given when you are talking about safety and kids ATVs. First, they should never ride adult size ATVs ever! Second, they should always, always wear a childs helmet. If these two conditions are not met, you are flirting with disaster.
You won’t...
Clearly, being many feet under water for an extended period of time is not something humans were designed to do. But the art of scuba diving has opened up the possibilities allowing us to journey where we were previously unable to explore. Of course, the reason that scuba diving is successful...
When people think about NFL players, all they usually think about is the fame and fortune-filled lives that they will live. But what about the personal sacrifices that a player must make as soon as he signs that high-dollar contract?
Two major sacrifices are family and friends. The NFL...
Sabre fencing is the fast-paced member of the sport of fencing most like old fashioned sword fighting in battlefield conditions. The saber is the “big daddy” in fencing equipment and the largest and heaviest weapon. It is a true sword with sides with an edge, unlike the epee and...
The S-scale, known also as the S-gauge, for model trains is designed on the ratio of 1:64 [that is, 3/16 inches = 1 foot] and fits between the popular HO and O model train scales. It met the demands for a scale which was larger than HO [which was considered too small by many model railroaders]...
A power inverter converts DC (Direct Current) power from your solar or wind charged battery into AC (Alternating Current). Anything that plugs into a wall outlet in your home runs on AC.
RV (Recreational Vehicle) power inverters are designed for use with RV mounted solar panels. Having an...
An RV (recreational vehicle) is a major purchase for just about anyone. That means it is typical to not buy the RV outright but rather to look for financing to spread the expense and pay off a part of it each month. Though obviously easier on the wallet commitment immediately, you still need to...
RVs have been a long established means of touring or vacationing in Australia. The size of the country, plus the comparitively small population, has made it a requirement to plan well for an extended trip.
Many visitors from North America or Europe are surprised by the scale of the...