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Punta Cana Mike’s Dominican Adventure

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If you’re traveling to a hotel in the Punta Cana area of the Dominican Republic, you may have already heard about Punta Cana Mike and his fellow partner, Dominican Dave. If not, it seems as if these two might be good to know on any vacation to this part of the Caribbean. The pair run Punta Cana Mike’s Dominican Adventure , a business for vacationers who wish to learn a little more about the local culture that goes beyond resort style living. Punta Cana Mike’s from Canada, while Dominican Dave is originally from England; however, both have roots in Punta Cana.

The tours Mike and Dave offer are for small groups, generally from two to nine people, and each outing can be designed for the indivdiual. These tours take you to serene beaches not often seen by tourists, to eat fish caught in small fishing villages, to go to local sporting events, concerts, and shopping.

Over the last few years, PC Mike has been a representative for several resorts, but always felt best when he was out with friends, showing them the best parts of the area which most people don’t get to see. Because the feedback he got from these trips was positive, he decided to give this opportunity to everyone, opening it up to the public.

Comments from customers voiced their disappointment with commercial, big truck tours. A tour with Dave elicited comments about the comfort of the van, the intimate nature of the tour (with only four people), and how the stops at a school, a cigar factory, a market, supermarket, cathedral and beach, all allowed for the customer to learn about the local area.

On the excursion, you’ll hear about the cigar industry and its background on the island, even learn how to play Dominoes Dominican style in a relaxed atmosphere in the local community and meet the Dominican people. Another group of tourists noted how a stop at a local school allowed them to interact with the children of the community, where students sang songs for the small group — something unlikely to happen in a large crowd of tourists. In you want to learn something extra about Punta Cana, then taking a tour by Punta Cana Mike or Dominican Dave seems to be an excellent choice.

Snow Skiing and Fun on the Beach in Montenegro

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Traveling is one of the favorite activities for many people across the nation, and once a person is exposed to their first foreign country, the travel bug frequently manifests and remains with them for life. In fact, for those who love to travel, a certain amount of money is deducted from their annual income to account for their seasonal trip expenses. And while some people, those who have never gone anywhere, claim that they would love to but they just can’t afford it, people who love to travel would gladly cut out their daily trip to the coffee shop , or one night out a week or similar sacrifice to ensure the money was there for their trip. This brings us to the second element of many travelers’ orientation and that is to find the latest and greatest vacation destination, or the most obscure and unknown paradise.

Whichever extreme, or both, is on their agenda, finding someplace new is always a great adventure. And for all of those travelers, information about the country of Montenegro is just the gold mine they are looking for in great destinations. Not only is the coastal area on the Adriatic Sea a beautiful region that is romantic, peaceful, harmonic and relaxing, there are also towns that have a great nightlife and fabulous club scene to enhance, and for some people, make the experience. The hotel staff in Montenegro resorts will be more than happy to offer information on the various beaches and club scenes that are found along the coastline as well as some of the great geographical elements and popular destinations on the interior of the country. The country really offers something for everyone, from great snow skiing opportunities north of the capital city of Podgorica, to the beautiful beaches near Budva and other coastal towns. There is also a growing interest by internationally famous musicians and bands to perform major concerts on Jaz beach.

Miami and the Dolphins

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Well they Dolphins who live in the water along the coast of Florida have inspired so many people over the years that they even named a major sports team after them, the Miami Dolphins . As a visitor it is always great to catch a Miami Dolphin football game while vacationing in the city. Maybe you decided to schedule your trip around your favorite football team playing against the Dolphins in Miami. Many people do. But when the game is over it is time to check out the beautiful dolphins in the water.  

You can check with the beach side hotel that your staying at and to learn where to catch the dolphins. If you are on a boat they will find you since playing with boats is a fun game for them but if you want a better view of them you may want to check with the Miami Seaquarium . They have a great interactive view with many beautiful wild life. Bring your swim suit along because you can swim with the dolphins here. They also have great views of Seals, Wales, Sea Turtles, Manatees and many other smaller fish. They also have some of the sea side birds to enjoy.  

The Theater of the Sea is also a great place to swim with Dolphins, Sea Lions and Stingrays in man made lagoons. They love to educate the willing with all sorts of great details and stories on the marine animals. They have been around since 1946 and pride themselves on giving some grand performances with their marine friends. This place is the second oldest marine life facility in the world. It has grown from being just a salt water railroad quarry in the early 1900′s, to a lagoon filled with lots of mammal life on 17 acres of tropical land today. Its a little farther from Miami but it is a wonderful experience. Some see some wonderful things in a tropical paradise.

Looking for Light in Amsterdam

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This is the city, this is the place. The one where those locked up visions that were kept in a trunk for so long, where they would gather dust until the end of the days, suddenly open and suddenly the things that were meant to be forgotten come into light. Sometimes the light here is too bright, where the clarity of thought is only eclipsed by the visibility of its roots. It can be an uncomfortable moment, and one that recedes into absurdity as the sounds from the canal begin to sound like something else. Another memory opened, and another sense comes to play.

There is almost a jealousy that comes when the moment upon waking in a lovely hotel , and realizing that this is Amsterdam , and is even better than was once imagined. It has the appeal of a city that’s on the edge of a new future, and it also has the appeal of a city where free thought reigns and every step is taken to explore consciousness. But it’s also a place where one can learn to see, because the light here is more exceptional than anywhere else on the planet.

Perhaps that’s an exaggeration, but it’s also true, if one happens to be looking for this particular kind of light. It is legendary, and has caught more than one artist by the edges of their imagination, and still requires that anyone walking in town learn to see, and sometimes to see for the very first time.

Werner Herzog, one of the most famous directors in the world, has a reputation for his obsession with light. Among other things. He has several obsessions running at all times, and some of these are related to light, and others to a kind of naughtiness, the kind that would lead him to release rodents during a film shoot, even despite the denial of a permit to do so. When he chose the nearby town of Delft for Nosferatu, it was the light that he had in mind. He sometimes spends months on a shoot, waiting for the golden hour, and this city offers visitors a sense of what that feels like when one looks at it.