Here’s a little bit of video my father took of the Christmas charity swim in Dingle. I’m in the last frame running out of the cold water as quickly as I can!!! I hope your Christmas day is much less severe than the Kerry sea in December…

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The city rivalry in South Africa is hotting up, with Robyn producing some slick Marxist video propaganda to lure people away from Cape Town with promises of exotic culture and boringly clement weather.

For people that don’t like too much sunshine, warm water and man eating sharks, I maintain that Cape Town is still the better option

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We are not alone, they say. There is life out there and they are observing us. THEY. You know… Close Encounters of the Third Kind type of THEY. Do you believe that aliens are flying over us in their UFOs? Some people do. Many don't. And if you are one of those who belive that there is alien life form outside of earth then you MUST head for Area 51 in Nevada. Featured in many movies, tv series, books and video games, Area 51 is owned by the United States Department of Defense and the United States Air Force. It lies in a remote tract of land in Lincoln County in Nevada, at the southern edge of a dry salt flat called Groom Lake. Because of the secret which surrounds the real funtion of Area 51, many rumours abound. Among the many theories, the most famous talked about are the UFO conspiracy theories. Facts and myth have been mixed and people are actually confused which is which. And the fact that Area 51 is closed to the public makes it even more attractive to believers. You may not be able to make it inside Area 51 but you can try to get as close as possible. The nearest town is Rachel. You can stay at Little A'Le'Inn. Their in-house gift shop is even alien-oriented. To get there: (more…)

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Virgin Airlines has been operating low cost flights in Europe and Australia for years. Recently, the airline finally operated their first American flights, after receiving permission to operate in this country as Virgin America, and while there aren’t many destinations so far – just five – one of them is Las Vegas.

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Many are surprised at the cost of living when they travel to Scotland. So if you have always wanted to head off to nearby Scotland at a much more reasonable rate, you should travel off season: from November to March. Airlines and hotels are offering great value for your money rates during this period. Temperature in the Lowlands is usually moderate all year round. It rains a lot, though, but that is not any different than staying home, is it? Should you choose to go in Winter season, you'll find that most tourists are gone and you'll get a closer look at the local culture. Discover Scotland. Let Yourself Go. Or, you can watch the following travel videos of Scotland for an idea of what you will be seeing when you get there:Rick Steves Scotland Travel
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I was always under the impression that one had to drive to Ceres to go skydiving, not so.

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