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Sailmates: How to choose your perfect yacht

You’re counting down the days to the London Boat Show. You find yourself browsing through the classified boat ads whenever you’ve got a free minute. You’ve also spent enough time on the water to realise that yachting (as opposed to powerboating) is most definitely your thing… These are all pretty clear signs that the time’s approaching to invest in your own yacht. But what should be on your mind as you consider your options? How do you avoid ending up with a boat-shaped albatross around your neck? We take a look… Put romance aside and think in terms of practicalities……

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Witness the Grandeur and Opulence of the Royal Forts in India

The land of India is known for its vibrant culture, delicious food, chaotic streets and bazars and colourful festivals. All these factors work wonderfully well in attractive huge number of tourists from around the world. Each and every region has something unique that are just waiting to be explored and experienced by the tourists. While the magnificent palaces, festival celebrations, beautiful beaches, mausoleums and wild sanctuaries are a hit among the tourist, one of India’s hidden gems that doesn’t get enough attention as it deserves are its awesome forts. In India you would find some of the most incredible forts…

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5 Great Gift Ideas for Guys!

Yes, buying stuff your pops ain’t easy, grandpa? Forget it. But, hopefully you’ve got some more reasonable men in your life that you’ll be in the market to buy a gift for in the near future. If you’re stumped on what to get dat dude, then you’ve come to the right post! Read on for 5 easy gift ideas for guys that are for the most part, painless (for you anyways!) 1. Booze What guy doesn’t like a glass of the good stuff? Whether it be an ice cold beer or a single malt older than you, every dude likes…

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Touring Rome: Tips for Blending in With the Locals

You’re going to Rome, and you know the cliché. So, why do so many tourists look like, well, tourists? It’s because they don’t really get the culture. Here’s how to blend in with the locals and what to bring with you. What To Bring A list of things to bring with you: Bring sunglasses – it’s usually pretty mild here but it gets sunny. Don’t forget your medication, some comfortable walking shoes, photocopies of your passport just in case, and something suitable for going to the Vatican (if you’re planning a trip there). And, don’t forget a plug converter because…

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A Guide to Visiting Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is known in Vietnam as Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh. This is the biggest city in Vietnam (and one of the biggest in Southeast Asia), as well as being its center of commerce. It is not, however, the capital, which is Hanoi. The city sits on the banks of the Saigon River, and most people still know it as Saigon, although it changed names in 1986. The city is truly unique, in as such that it has French empire architecture, Soviet housing blocks and modern commerce, including glitzy clubs and bars, flash hotels, fine restaurants and…

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The City of Light is Fantastic

Paris has budget hotels in every section of the city, so when you plan your dream vacation to The City of Light, you won’t miss a thing. There is so much to see and do in Paris that you don’t want to spend all of your time traveling. You can select a budget hotel that is near the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, or Montmartre depending on your idea of a great time. When you learn more about staying in Paris, you’ll be able to select the right hotel. Select Your Arrondissement Paris has 20 arrondissements that surround the city center…

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Nearly 30? Here’s how to combat a quarter life crisis

Pushing 25? Maybe you’re a mere few years from the big 3-0. Here at Get a First Life we say don’t sweat it. Instead, your focus should be on combating the chance of the dreaded ‘quarter-life crisis’ by ensuring you tick a few things – namely places – off your bucket list. Always wanted to go to Vegas? Do it. Maybe you’ve vowed to head to New York for a weekend’s sightseeing and shopping, spending all the money you’ve earned this summer in your temp job? Why ever not? While ever you have the time (and more importantly, the disposable…

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The Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup is a very exciting time in the sports world and many will be flocking to this tournament to see the man’s sport being played. The big five teams in the world will all be playing against each other to earn the title of Rugby World Cup champion. These teams are excited to be traveling from all over the world. The top five teams are traveling from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Wales and England to play in this tournament. The games begin on September 18, 2015 and end October 30, 2015 with all games being held…

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How to Live the High Life on a Budget

We all want to live the life of our dreams, but what most of us don’t realize is that footing the bill for such a lifestyle doesn’t have to be a nightmare. By working a little harder to cut corners and make your own luck, you can afford upmarket tastes at cheapskate prices. Here are some great ideas for upgrading your life without downgrading your purse-strings. AT HOME Get high class décor at low prices You don’t have to go to Ikea and get flummoxed by flat-pack assembly to buy affordable furniture. Look out for listings of local auctions or…

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Need a great outdoor experience? Go trekking in Nepal!

Have you ever been trekking in Nepal before? If the answer is no, and if you’re an outdoor person who loves physical challenges, we will give you very compelling reasons to soon pack your rucksack and visit Nepal, the country having the most and the highest mountains in the world. We asked the site Trekbooking.Com, a trekking and climbing portal, about why people are going trekking in Nepal. They gave us the following 3 reasons: Great natural habitat The entire Northern part of Nepal is covered by the Himalayas, the world’s largest mountain range home to 9 of the 10…

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