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Are there aliens and spacecrafts, or are they just made up? There are thousands upon thousands of people who claim that they have scene these round crafts that fly in the air. News stories and documentaries cover the subject in great detail. The other day this show was covering an occurrence that happened in Roswell New Mexico and this guy found debri and material that could not be recognized compared to what we have available. He gathered them up and submitted them to the authorities. It is still a mystery to this day as to whether or not the material came from a spacecraft. What a lot of people describe is that they see a round flying object that hovers in the sky and then can shoot off real fast in an instant. Most don’t get a glimpse of who is actually driving the craft, but some do. They describe these little guys who have big eyes, a large forehead, and skinny bodies; you probably have scene a sketched picture of this sometime in your life. The people who say they saw it, they mean it without any doubt, and when you watch them in an interview, you believe what they say because it is so convincing. The verdict is still out as to whether they exist or not, and some really believe, while others have doubts.

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Going on a gorilla safari must rank as one of the best wildlife experiences left in the natural world.

Many people describe it as an overwhelming and awe-inspiring experience and worth every penny they spent on making it happen. But it doesn’t necessarily have to cost the earth.

You can organise and plan your own trek far cheaper than it would cost if you used a safari company as they need to work through the applicable wildlife authorities in each country to obtain gorilla permits anyway and you can do the same if you know how.

The trade-off is that it will be more inconvenient for you because you will need to organise all the logistics yourself whereas with a gorilla safari company you just turn up and go along for the ride.

If you are a do-it-yourself traveller, here is what you need to know to make it possible and save yourself some money…

Where to Find the Gorillas

Mountain gorillas are highly endangered and there are isolated pockets of them left in Uganda, Rwanda and the Congo. It’s estimated that there are less than 650 mountain gorilla left in the world.

Travel to the Congo is considered risky because of the political and military instabilities that exist there but Uganda and Rwanda are perfect for a gorilla safari.

Your chances of seeing the gorillas are excellent in both Uganda and Rwanda because they are tracked each day by experienced trackers so their locations are known down to the last 24 hours. It’s possible but quite rare for visitors not to see the gorillas.

In Uganda the big apes live in the Bwindi National Park and in Rwanda they can be found at the Volcanoes National Park.

There are three habituated gorilla groups in the Bwindi forest and a total of eighteen permits are issued every day at six per group.

In Rwanda there are four habituated gorilla groups and eight permits are issued per group bringing the total per day to thirty two.

There are some simple rules that apply when visiting these great apes: Don’t go if you are sick because you might infect them and they are very susceptible to human diseases, no flash photography, maintain a seven metre distance, don’t eat or drink around them and each group can stay for a maximum of one hour.

Best Time to Go on a Gorilla Safari

Bwindi is a rainforest so you can expect precipitation most of the year with the heaviest rains occurring in March – April and September – November while other months are reasonably dry. Annual precipitation is between 1130 mm and 2390 mm.

The annual temperature ranges between 7-20 degrees c with the coldest period between June- July.

The climate in the Volcanoes National Park is changeable and you can generally expect both sun and rainfall during the day. At 1,700m above sea level it is generally quite cold particularly in the evening so warm clothing is advised.

The park receives a high amount of rainfall, over 70 inches (1,800 mm) per year and daytime temperatures average about 70F (21C). The dry season occurs mid-June-September and December-March.

Rain is an inconvenience on a gorilla safari but it’s not an insurmountable obstacle. Just make sure that you take a good pair of hiking boots with you because it can become very muddy and some parts are pretty steep which can cause you to slip.

Travel and Accommodation

Bwindi in Uganda can be reached from QENP in the north (2-3 hours), from Kabale to the south (1-2 hours), or from Kampala via Mbarara (6-8 hours). The roads meet at Butogota, 17km from the Buhoma entrance gate.

Two up-market tented camps, a lodge, community-run budget rooms and camping are available near the Buhoma entrance gate for accommodation the night before the gorilla safari.

In Rwanda the day before the gorilla trek you can take a 2 USD minibus to Ruhengeri (2 hours) or a 2 USD Virunga or Okapi bus from Kigale. Buses leave every hour (on the hour) from near the gare routire/bus station. If you want to leave early in the morning from Kigale it might be a good idea to buy a ticket the day before, but if you leave in the afternoon, you might buy a ticket in the morning.

In Ruhengeri you can stay at any of the decent guesthouses ranging from Home d’Accueil at 5USD, to Muhabura which is clean with private bathroom at 20USD. The expensive Gorillas nest is at Kinigi, a taxi car drive out of town.

Orange have been serving up a variety of mobile broadband offers of late to fuel our hungry and insatiable appetite for the latest and best in mobile broadband. To list just a few of the most recent offerings:

The re-launch of a free laptop mobile offer with the Asus Eee PC 901 as well as mobile broadband internet for £25 a month; their latest combined Home and Mobile Broadband package at £20 a month, aimed at making it easier for customers to get online at home or on the move; a new pay as you go offering for Orange mobile broadband – Internet Everywhere 30 Days, where after purchasing a USB dongle for a one off fee of £49.99 customers will be able to experience up to 3.6Mbps mobile broadband with a 3GB usage allowance for £20 per month on a one month rolling contract.

For those of us who hunger for even more, recent rumours are that Apple is planning to launch a Mac Book with built-in mobile broadband connectivity to be offered as broadband bundle deals through the mobile internet provider O2 who are the UK operator for the iPhone. The announcement for this is expected in January. Now that certainly makes my mouth water.

As beautiful and modern as Cozumel is, visitors must remember that it is a foreign country is not part of America, although it caters quite well to American tourists. Everybody on Cozumel speaks English, some with little or no detectable accent. The atmosphere on the island is extremely international so the frequent traveler or long term guest may forget that it is in fact Mexico he is visiting and not Hawaii with a Spanish flair. Buying or owning some property on the island is not the same as buying or owning property in America. Foreigners are allowed to buy property on the island, but you must use the services of an experienced real estate attorney. If the property is in a restricted zone such as along borders, coastal areas or wildlife preserves, you must first obtain a “fidei comiso” or bank trust instrument established and recorded by a notary public.

Home and property prices are cheaper in Cozumel than in the USA , and the price depends, as it does anywhere, upon the size and location of the property. Obviously beachfront homes and property will cost more than a similar sized investment inland. Homes and property in town are cheaper than those on the rest of the island. Condominiums, dotting many locations, are available depending upon your tastes and budgets. Lately, timeshares have become all the rage as tourists can “own” a piece of the island that is theirs to enjoy for a modestly small investment. Currently, the overall real estate market on the island is definitely a “sellers” market so you must be prepared to spend some time and do your research to find just the right piece of paradise for your budget.

Interview several real estate agents out of the many that are available on the island before you settle on one who can handle your purchase. Decide whether you’d like to purchase some raw land and build your island dream home on it or purchase a finished home out of the many that are available. The realtor will give you listings of available properties and escort you to them for viewing. If you’ve found something you like, he can then instruct you on the best way, using the most secure methods, to complete the transaction. It may take several trips to the island or more time than you had anticipated to find just that right slice of heaven to call your own, but in the end it will be worth it.

I had been backpacking for three months around Europe and had reached my final destination of Nice. Too bad I had 10 days till my flight home and I was nearly broke!

As I sat in the Gar de Nice, the train station, I started giving serious thought to how I was going to survive for 10 days on $150.00. I had just arrived from two weeks in Barcelona, a Spanish girlfriend and, well, it had seemed worth it at the time.

Lodging seemed like a good place to start. Hmmm…the Ritz? Probably a bit pricey. Eventually, I found a bed in a communal room in a hotel with a lot of character. By communal, I mean eight beds for both boys and girls in one room. By character, I mean the place was old when Napoleon was in power. The snoring alone was enough to raise the ancient roof.

Still, it only set me back $8 a night, so I had $70 to live off for ten days. $70 doesn’t go particularly far in Nice and some involuntary dieting was coming front and center in my mind. Even McDonalds was expensive, but the clean bathrooms made a daily trip worth it.

Fortunately, one of my roommates was Thomas from England. He was broke as well, but intentionally so. He had come down from London to relax on the beach. Every night, he went out and played guitar in front of cafes for spare change. He made the equivalent of $10 to $15 a night and felt he was playing well. I pointed out the money was being paid to make him go away. He just smiled.

Thomas soon figured out I was dead broke and empathized with my situation. For the next 10 days, I would follow him on his musical rounds and keep an eye out for the police. Apparently, the local authorities frowned upon freelance guitar sessions. This was particularly true when he played the extended version of “Hey, Jude” in front of diners that weren’t tipping.

Afterwards, we would buy wine and grab a bus to Villefranche Sur Mer, a beach area just to the east of Nice proper. There we would visit various friends Thomas had made over the years, drink wine and eat until the wee hours of the morning.

I have to admit is was a very good time and I was melancholy when the day of my flight finally came. Okay, the snoring in the room was obnoxious, but you could avoid it by staying up all night!

If you get stuck in Nice and are low on funds, Thomas still goes every summer. He’s the tall guy singing Beetles tunes off key.

The Dordogne Valley, or the Perigord as it is also called by the locals, is home to many of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”. This area is not as well known as others in the country, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. These 5 venues are among the top sites in the region, and a visit to the Dordogne is not complete without seeing them all.

1. Domme- Domme is a village situated at the top of a rocky cliff overlooking the Dordogne valley. From the lookout area, the view embraces the valley from the Montfort meander in the east, to Beynac in the west. The view of the tranquil river and fields of crops belies the violence that took place here in the middle ages. Domme is a bastide village that was founded by Philip the Bold in 1283, so it is actually newer than other villages in the area. People at the time were encouraged to go to newly founded towns, called bastides, most of which were planned around a central covered market area. There are numerous bastides in France dating from this general period. Although worth a visit any time, Domme is especially nice on market days when one will find homegrown and homemade fruits and vegetables, sausages, olives, cheeses, cured hams, and of course a staple of the Dordogne, foie gras. Check any of the local Offices of Tourism to find the schedule for markets at Domme or other villages.

2. La Roque Gageac- This charming village is huddled against a cliff which drops vertically to the river Dordogne. It features attractive little streets with interesting homes, churches, and other buildings, including the Manoir de Tarde, a manor house of the once locally famous Tarde family. One stretch has semi-tropical plant life in abundance, as the protection of the cliff is such that the flora there can survive even in the winter months. A walking path runs behind the buildings at the foot of the cliff and provides great views and pictures. The Troglodyte caves are to be found along here as well, and they are worth a visit.

3. Beynac- About 2 miles down the road is beautiful Beynac. The Chateau de Beynac stands on a remarkable site, rising from the top of a rock as it overlooks the valley spotted with hills crowned with castles. The castle was once captured by Richard the Lion Hearted, and over the years and during numerous wars it was destroyed and then rebuilt. There is a sheer drop of almost 500 ft. from the chateau to the river, and the view is spectacular. The panorama includes the nearby castles of Marqueyssac, Castelnaud, and Fayrac. The village, tucked at the foot of the cliff adjacent to the river, is where the motion picture “Chocolat” was filmed. A steeply sloping footpath known locally as the Caminal del Panieraire (basket maker’s path- this was seen in the opening scenes of the film “Chocolat”) leads from the bottom of the village, through rows of renaissance houses dating from the 15th to the 17th centuries, to the castle and the church on top. This walk is definitely recommended, but it does get steep toward the top. Tours of the chateau are normally in French, but English language tours are available some mornings. Check with one of the local tourism offices for availability.

4. Castelnaud- This “chateau fort”, or fortified castle, stands only about 2 kilometers from the chateau de Beynac, and it was between the two that the battle front between the English and the French shifted during the Hundred Years War. The chateau changed hands between the two sides numerous times. There were several periods of restoration after the middle ages, the last starting recently in 1969. The castle provides superior views of the Dordogne valley, and it also houses a museum of medieval and siege weaponry. One can see several catapults in the courtyard, even from the valley below. There are also two films, one relating to the weapons museum and another about the history of the castle. The surrounding village is quaint, but be prepared for a steep climb on foot to reach the chateau.

5. Sarlat- A bustling town today, Sarlat grew up around a Benedictine abbey founded in the 9th century. The abbots retained their power until the 13th century when internal strife and corruption caused their downfall. The 13th and early 14th centuries were a prosperous time for this busy market town, but the Hundred Years War left it weakened and depopulated. After this came a period of reconstruction, and most of the town houses to be seen today were built between 1450-1500. This has created an architectural unity in renaissance style which is very attractive. If possible, have dinner in one of the many restaurants in the old town and see the village at night as well, as it is attractively lit up. Sarlat’s old village has a number of interesting places to visit including the Cathedrale of St. Sacerdos; the Maison de la Boetie, where Etienne de la Boetie, a famous writer and friend of Montaigne, and who also influenced Rousseau, was born; the Hotel de Maleville; among others. There are many charming shops, galleries, and restaurants.

The Dordogne region hosts a number of other interesting sites in addition to the 5 described above. As these sites are within about 10 kilometers of each other, one can visit all of them comfortably in two days. If you have more time to spend in the area, there are other chateaux and gardens to see, as well as canoeing, kayaking, and other activities. The area is very popular among the British and Dutch, many of whom either have second residences in the region or have moved there full time. In my opinion this is one of the prettiest and most pleasant parts of France. The food is excellent, and you cannot visit here without trying confit or magret de canard, duck confit or duck breast. It goes without saying that sampling some foie gras is practically mandatory.

Madrid is one of the hot spots in Spain. Amongst the nightlife and attractions lie some of Madrid’s top hotels. If you are traveling and looking for a hotel in Madrid check out the three hotels profiled below to see if one meets your needs. These hotels offer a wide range of features, they are: Hotel Santa Domingo, Hotel AC Santo Mavro, and Hotel Cuzco.

The Hotel Santa Domingo hotel in Madrid offers its guests comfort. It is located in de Santo Domingo with 120 rooms, each of which is uniquely decorated so no two are alike. Each room has thermostats and bathroom water temperature controls. A choice of background music is also offered in each room of this hotel in Madrid. The television offers six international channels and three pay view channels. Other perks of these comfort driven rooms are adjustable lighting, telephones in the bedroom and bathroom, electronic locks and safety deposit. In the Superior Double hotel in Madrid rooms there is a hydro-massage bathtub. The Hotel Santa Domingo hotel in Madrid also caters to its business clientele with fax machines, copiers, messenger and secretary services, interpreters, computers, sound equipment, slide and overhead projectors with screen, and video equipment. Other extra services offered are babysitting, medical assistance, laundry services, and money exchange. For those traveling with a small pet, th e Hotel Santa Domingo hotel in Madrid welcomes you. Enjoy comfort in a setting designed for business at the Hotel Santa Domingo.

The Hotel AC Santo Mavro is located in Chamberi close to Paseode la Castellana. It is a 100 year old French Palace hotel in Madrid that has been reconstructed in a combination of classic and avant-garde architecture. The original library and dancing hall have been preserved in their original state, but are now used as a dining room and conference room, respectively. This hotel in Madrid has a garden which provides some rooms with a beautiful, blooming view. The Hotel AC Santo Mavro has 37 rooms which offer 24 hour room service, a free minibar, web TV, cable TV, free coffee shop, and 24 hour laundry service. For a touch of history with all the modern conveniences try the Hotel AC Santo Mavro.

The Hotel Cuzco is located in the financial district, within walking distance to Congress Hall, local shopping centers and entertainment. It has 330 rooms and 8 suites that boost top notch amenities. You will find marble bathrooms, air conditioning, free private safe, electronic minibar, interactive TV, am fm radio and a direct telephone line. The Hotel Cuzco also provides an electronic wakeup system, coffee shop, restaurant, cocktail bar, parking garage, gymnasium an\d sauna. The Hotel Cuzco hotel in Madrid is in the heart of Madrid’s action. This is a fine hotel in Madrid

These three hotels give a glimpse into the fine accommodations available in Madrid. There are hotels for every price range and to fit every need. You are sure to find a great hotel in Madrid that meets all your needs.

On July 23 and 24 my friend Leslie and I went on a weekend adventure: a learn-how-to-kayak weekend on the Ottawa River. We had a great time, combining sports and relaxation on a weekend away from the city.

As you know, wherever I am, I keep my eyes open for interesting travel-related story ideas, and one story idea decidedly hit me right in the face when we started socializing with the other weekend vacationers. There was a group of 36 people who had all come on a bus from Toronto to go rafting for the weekend, and the trip was organized by a company called Meet Market Adventures.

Their website says that Meet Market Adventures promotes singles travel in Canada & the United States for busy singles seeking adventurous singles travel vacations in Canada & the United States. Apparently you can choose from over 30 adventures for every interest in any month and enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, biking, sky diving, skiing and lots of other activities.

At breakfast on Saturday morning we got to know a few people from the group and they told us that this singles travel company organizes everything from after-work get-togethers in local bars to one or two-day weekend getaways, to week-long cruises and other outings.

Well, I am solidly married woman, so I am not personally concerned about finding a mate, but I have lots of single female friends who are experiencing varying degrees of frustration with the dating world and have tried everything from online dating sites like Lava Life, to speed dating services, to more personalized match-making services, with decidedly mixed success.

During the past weekend the hobby behavioural scientist in me made an appearance and I tried to study the dynamics of this group as much as possible. Friday night was a very rowdy night on the campground and I can only conclude that this group (probably the largest group on the campground) as well as some other smaller groups took advantage of a weekend away from home and really let loose. There was lots of hollering, loud music, obviously plenty of drinking, and from the sounds of it, people had a pretty entertaining time.

Saturday was the first day of rafting for these groups and since we went kayaking instead of rafting, we didn’t have any interactions with the singles group during the day. In the evening we headed down to a dock by the river front and bumped into 6 members of the group: 4 males and 2 females who were chatting in a very orderly way and taking in the sunset. Everybody was very friendly and the ladies including us said goodbye after about half an hour to head back to the campgrounds.

We had a nice chat with one of the ladies from the singles travel group who said that she has participated in several major adventure events organized by Meet Market Adventures and she quite enjoyed them, although her dating results to date have been mixed.

Once back at the campground we briefly joined our white water kayaking colleagues at the campfire on the top campground, designated for “quiet campers”. Here totally opposite dynamics were at play: these were 2 couples who had been together for 5 and 8 years respectively, and one of the couples just recently found out that they are expecting a baby. Definitely no mating help needed here…

After about 10 pm we joined Krista’s “poise” performance on the middle campground which was the home base of the Meet Market travel group. Krista delivered 4 performances of poise, a martial art used by the Maori people that involves two wires with a wick at the end that is set on fire. It was an awesome performance, and the guys in particular seemed to enjoy it since Krista is not only talented, she’s also a very cute-looking young woman.

As the evening went on, one of the single travellers declared himself the “leader of the tribe” and proceeded to play the bongo drums that had accompanied Krista’s performance earlier. He certainly had an interesting concept of rhytthm and style. He also delivered a graceful dance around the campfire in a towel and for some reason kept referring to my friend Leslie and me either as “the kayak girls” or “the sacrificial virgins” (yeah right..), but overall the tribal leader turned out to be a lot less obnoxious than he initially seemed to be. I was wondering who was actually going to get voted off the campground by the end of the night….;)

My friend and I had a great time socializing with a few people from this group, jokes were flying the whole evening, we even went down to the 3rd campground level (designated specifically for noisy campers…) where the local residents had the biggest bonfire on the go that you can imagine. It was one of those evenings where you just feel giddy and laugh your head off, both Leslie and I unaided by alcohol since neither one of us actually drinks. Mind-altering drugs weren’t necessary, since this was an evening of pure unadulterated, spontaneous and harmless fun.

Overall the single travellers seemed to have a great time. There definitely seemed to be more group socializing going on than individual mating attempts, and overall it seemed to be a pretty respectable way of connecting with other like-minded human beings, male or female for that matter.

Leslie and I headed to bed at around 1 am, but many in the crowd were still going strong. The next morning the group had another day of rafting scheduled and some people had been on the go until 6 am, when the cows made their wake-up calls and daily inspection and paddie-dropping run through the campgrounds. There were a few bed-heads and red eyes in the crowd and I didn’t envy these folks for having to go rafting on whitewater for the whole day after a night of hearty partying.

The crowd returned at about 2 pm, and there were even more tired faces in the group. They were safely packed into their bus, ready to go home to Toronto, until next time. All I can say is that an adventure outing for a group of single adventure travellers seems like a pretty decent alternative for people who want to make friends with shared interests. Whether it is a good mating venue only time will tell…..