May 2007


601904_ivars_seagull1.jpgThere are two different types of people, one who enjoy trekking mountains, going to the beaches or in general being in lien with nature and the other types are the partying people who like to party with loud music playing and dancing to that tune. The people who like nature enjoy the quietness of moonlight, chirping of the birds, and musical voice of the sea waves.

What type of the person are you? Are you an outdoor person and prefer having fun by being with nature rather than remaining indoors. If this is it than Seattle in Washington is the place for you. Do visit it. You will have lots of opportunities that you may not have in other places.

Make a list of things that you want to do to enjoy and are interested in. One by one make those things happen. The money spent on this should be reasonable else try to do the same thing for free.

You can also keep two options and make your children choose any one; you can go trekking on the mountain or pay a sum of money to do the same if you go through a professional agency. Remember doing something free is more enjoyable and we are in control.

Some of the excellent outdoor activities which are free can be enjoyed in Seattle Washington. Outdoors activities are not only fun but also we learn a lot from them. This type of learning process is very good for the kids, visiting Seattle will teach them a lot more than just knowing about the different eatables available.

For Volunteer Park Conservatory entry is free, if you are interested in flowers than this is the place to visit. It has unusual plants which are rarely found. The Volunteer Part Conservatory has five parts known as houses.
1. Bromeliad House, a pineapple family member
2. Palm House, has more than a thousand of different species;
3. Fern House, a wide variety of tropical ferns and other unusual plants;
4. Seasonal Display House has common but seasonal plants.
5. Cactus House has a variety of cactus plants.

Then there is 200 acre long Washington Arboretum Park. The main purpose of this park is to grow and maintain wide species of plants which would be educative to the students who wish to learn about them. It has about forty thousand shrubs, vines and trees. There are paid tours available or you can just roam about and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Woodland Park Rose Garden, located near the zoo and the entry is free of charge. You only need to pay for the parking. The roses found here are beautiful. It has a record of receiving more than 200,000 guests every year.

Discovery Park, the most beautiful place.  This park has to be visited if you wish to see the real beauty of nature and the city of Seattle. One of the largest parks in Seattle, it is 534 acres long.  It is a safe haven for wildlife, picnic spot, play area for children.
In short, Seattle is city with beautiful natural landscapes on earth. Do take out some time to visit Seattle Washington.

757475_paris_apartment2.jpgTo hunt for the house for staying in paris, first you should be clear of the duration of your stay. Once you know the duration of your stay, it becomes easier to choose the location. Finding an apartment is Paris is comparatively easier than in other part of the world.

Whenever we plan to move, the first important thing that we look out for is the vicinity. This would be selected as per your budget. The rates of the apartment varies as per the area it is located in, on the number of people sharing the apartment and the length of the stay. It is advisable to take an option of Bed & Breakfast if you are alone. As it is if you are in Paris to visit then except for sleeping you will not be staying in the room for long.

The most popular area to stay is near the Seine River, not only it is great for the view it also has privacy due to the population being less and commuting to & fro is easier due to the frequent boats available.

Other island Ile Saint Louis is considered as one of the most amorous spot in Paris. Incredible views, ancient buildings surrounding you, with the convenience of the shops always open all this makes it easier to select this place to stay.

Other options are Luxe Apartments and France Lodge. The fully furnished apartment and for the visitor freedom to stay just like French people do. The apartments are luxurious and the staying cost depending on the number of people staying and the duration of the stay is quite reasonable.

The other important factor to be considered is the commuting. The place where you are staying should be near the bus route or near the area where you will be visiting the most to avoid commuting.

Collect all the possible information from the travel agent and then decide.