Friday, December 25, 2009

Saying Hello in Botswana

Here is a sure way to keep in touch of the people in Botswana through a "Hello!".

The quickest way to end a conversation in South African country is to start it without a greeting. There is nothing more offensive than a foreigner who ask for something without first exchanging pleasantries. Start with hello which is "dumela rra and "dumela mma" to a woman. Here's how:

Extend your right hand and place your left under your right elbow, as if you were supporting an injured arm. Lightly clasp hands as you would in the U.S.

Change your grip so your thumb interlocks with the other person's - almost like an arm wrestling pose at waist level. Keep your left hand beneath your right elbow.

Return to the handshaking position and say "Le kae?" which means "How are you?" in Setwana, the country's main language.

So easy!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Martinique

Called the Isle of Flowers for a reason: between February and May, Lotus, red ginger, ad West Indian Jasmine bloom across the overseas department of France.

Furthermore, you can take in more than 200 species of flora at Le Jardin de Balata. It has been noted that by March, the island emerges from the rainy season, making an ideal time to go volcano trekking and bird-spotting on Mount Pelie.

While most tourists sink their toes into the white sands of the south islanders head to the protected cove of Anse Couleure, a black-sand beach with the best snorkeling. Thus, you have to wear good walking shoes because you have to hike down a steep hill to get there.

For you to head up there, ride and American Eagle which transports you to Martinique from San Juan, P.R..

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Idaho Springs, Winter Park


Skiing is such an interesting sport which people from all walks of life enjoy. There are still time to get here at least one, maybe even two, days of winter adventures. But if you’re busy this weekend, don’t give up on your Colorado mountain getaway! There’s still plenty of deals to be had and plenty of snow to enjoy.

In fact, I'm pretty enjoying here!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Alalum Falls, Sumilao, Bukidnon

Part of the places that my friends and I have explored to is the Alalum Falls which is located at Sumilao, Bukidnon.

We even dive and swim with its cool water which make us shiver tremendously. The water is clean and clear. I can perfectly see small fishes as well. The only thing that captured my attention is that it is perfectly cold. But we disregard its coldness because we totally enjoy the waters and the fresh air as well. Large bushes and trees exhaused fresh air that we could feel the warmth embrace of the fresh air.

Indeed, it is good to feel totally alive!