My dad was a seaman by profession, because of this he had been to many places that I can only dream of visiting. Back then he would send me photos of his travels and one of his most favorite is Greece. I vividly remember a photo of him during his visit in Acropolis, with the Parthenon in the background...there he wrote of course a bit of history too. He hoped to someday be back and see the city again...

Now that he's gone, I've been wanting to travel to Greece and see it in place of him. This urge was sparked when I saw the newly opened Acropolis museum along with a very informative website about Athens...it happened to book Cheap holiday deals too!

The ULookUBook.com website gives insight to key European cities of Greece, Spain, France and Italy along with great tips on what to do in each of them. I looked up Athens from the list of cities and was I impressed to know that they do have winter fun activities there! Though the website says summer is the best time to enjoy the wonderful resorts and beaches, I wouldn't mind experiencing the winter too as long as I get to see the famous Parthenon! ;-)

A bonus feature in the website includes a brief description of the city nightlife, the shopping scene and of course, FOOD! That which makes hubby and I tick when traveling! A city visit would not be complete without tasting local food!

With all that said, what I like about the website as I always do would be the 'last minute' booking. This flight + hotel and sometimes + ticket deals are very affordable and convenient...with just a click of the mouse, you are sure to fly the next day. Car hiring is another great service offered in the website...I think going to Greece would not remain just a dream!

It takes two years or more to finish the companion homemaker training, in Vienna that is. Intensive education, enriching hands-on training is required within those years provided by the city government. In the Philippines, there are programs and courses that can be taken by interested individual to qualify for work abroad or help their elderly. Normally, interested persons are required to attend a class...all the training are done with the help of books, dvds and even online streaming. Although these resources are available thanks to committed companies providing such programs.

Caregiving is not an easy task, it's not just a job...it's a passion that needs humane consideration. Although there are families who basically stayed together, they are still sometimes clueless to how to care well for the elderly. Reason why even at home or if you plan to be a caregiver, make sure that you undergo a training program.

When we age, losing some if not many of what we used to have lots of is inevitable. I'm talking about hair...Although it is a problem faced more by gentlemen than women. Reason why men spend more on hair transplant than we do.

Hair thinning or hair loss could sometimes give a person low self-esteem. How he appear to others may cause him to be disappointed and depressed. This may also lead to a change of hairstyle that could in turn look more awful that it used to because of the lack of hair to actually style...as a following result, that person might be less attractive to the opposite sex.

There are ways to hide thinning hair, one is by wearing a wig or toupee. It is of course too obvious...many opt nowadays for hair transplants especially because technnology has improved so much and doctors have refined the art of picking out the hair to be used for transplant. You see, before, surgeons transplanted large clumps of follicles leading to unattractive and spotty results, today’s surgical techniques have been refined by doctors by harvesting hair follicles from the hair area that is not affected by hair loss...this yields to a natural and undetectable result in most cases.

The sudden change in economic stability brought about budget adjustments to many household that availing of insurance is viewed a waste of money. Contrary, this is the time that we should secure an insurance service in case things get out of hand. We are not certain of what tomorrow will bring, fond or otherwise, so insurance becomes our safety net.

How many insurances do you pay for a month? As for us we have, life insurance, health insurance, house insurance and business insurance paid either monthly or quarterly. Doing yearly payments is just too big a chunk from our savings. This is why, it is important to find the best insurance service that would give you security and at the same time best policy offers.

I stumbled on a Florida health insurance website that provides a comprehensive list of insurance in the area. To get health insurance FL means comparing and thinking well about your needs. Having the widest range of national and local insurance network, they provide customers with a comprehensive guide of the top insurance companies and medicare supplements in florida fit for each need. Not necessarily the most expensive but that with the best policies.

Too far or busy to travel and bring a gift? No worries, nowadays, you can send business gift baskets for colleagues who moved away or get well gift baskets to family and friends.

There are thematic gift baskets to make your gift more personal. Take this basketball game day snacks basket, if your colleague loves watching basketball then send this over to show how much you knew about his interests and that you know he would enjoy having some snacks while watching a game. This basket includes munchies like popcorns, crackes, sausages and cheeses that every game lover would be grateful for.

Delivery takes 3-5 days so you can arrange earlier on or just in time for when do you want your basket to arrive. I do think this service is very convenient for all those who have so less time to spend outside work. There are lots of gift baskets to choose from, surely you'll find one that is best needed by whom you will send it and one that fits your budget. There are also baskets that are free to be shipped! So hurry and look for the besk gift basket to send.

Summer is fast approaching, it is the right time to stock up on your summer getup. List down shirts and dresses, shoes and sandals, skirts and pants.You could also include shoes and a pair of jewelry to go along with your loot.

There are lots of ready to wear dresses that you can choose from, thank the ever reliable online services, picking the most appropriate designs, for the beach, for a night out or just casual need is an easy find And ordering them with a click is all it takes. A beautiful summer dress delivered at your doorstep! What is more convenient than that?

Aside from your usual attire, ordering home appliances and office needs such as a runner rug, which is also available in different sizes. Basically anything is available online nowadays. You just need to search for the best online services, browse over their products and take your pick. Shipping is also possible for many locations, so it is certain you will find one that delivers to your place.

Whenever we spend some days in a hotel, I see to it that I enjoy a good and relaxing time in a hot tub. I also relax with hubby at his uncle's place, since they have installed one at where we stay at whenever we come home for a vacation.

There are of course lots of cheap hot tubs in the market and I would love to have one at home...as to where I'm gonna install it, that's the problem. Thank manufacturers, there are now portable tubs (in photo) with the features of its installed counterpart... this particular model has a massage and jet system, easy entry steps and cool down seat, head rest cushions and superior filtration system.

This beauty also has an mp3 ready sound system installed to make you enjoy yourself with good music while relaxing. The system also includes a docking station, amplifier, sub-woofer and four underwater speakers plus waterproof stereo and remote.

Another exciting feature of this tub is the air bubbler which you can use for aromatherapy further adding to relaxation. But what's most important would be the built of the base, it should be totally tough to water, rust, and rodents and that's just what this featured tub is!

Funny how too many mobile phones are being manufactured and too many more are manufactured as imitation. Well, they still function anyway. I recently got an iPhone and I really love it especially the video recodring feature. (grin) Back in the Philippines, I looked for iPhone Accessories e.g. Silicon case and other protectors from a known cellphone shop. I was surprised when the attendant asked if I have the original phone. (lol) She then gave me a case that fits the original iPhone and showed me the others that are intended for imitation.

Now, point is you have to make sure that what you buy are guaranteed and wouldn't go kaputt on you in an hour. If you are looking for accessories, there are lots of online shops to visit. They provide services that other shops don't plus policies that benefit the consumer too. Just make sure you read the policies before doing your purchase.

When we travel, eating out or more correctly, pigging out is a must! We see to it that we try the dishes a place is known for and I would later on write about them in my food blog. It is of course inevitable to gain weight even for just a few days spent on foreign soil.

This is why when I come back home I resort to different diet plans to remove the excess baggage gained from the trip. I sometimes eat cucumbers and avocadoes only then I'd go straight throughout the day with only fruits like banana, oranges, grapes, pineapple and papaya.

Then I found out there are cookies baked especially for this need, to lose weight! Cookies from the Cookie Doctor are made using 60% organic ingredients, preservative-free and with triple filtered water. These cookies will help you change your eating habits and learn how to eat small multiple meals throughout the day. Unlike other diet plans, these cookies will keep you healthy while helping you lose weight without lacking interest for good food.

What else sets apart the cookie diet from others? Well, for one, it is FDA approved. You do not need to worry about hazards when you decide to go through this diet. Because of selected ingredients you do not only keep a trim waistline but you stay fit and healthy too. Most of all, it saves you a lot for spending on food!

It was the best place of course to find the most appropriate gifts for my family. For my older brother who needs lots of exercise, the Timex Ironman Triathalon Heart Rate monitor watch (right photo) was the perfect choice. Features include target heart rate zone with optional alarms, an accurate and consistent calorie counting calculator based on actual exercising heart rate and lots more plus batteries that can be replaced by consumers without requiring them to be returned to the manufacturer.

As for my sister this charm bracelet watch really charmed her all the more because it matched her skinny wrist and arms. I myself wouldn't leave without a loot. When I saw this casual watch, it was love at first sight. From the White Mother of Pearl Dial collection, this black ion-plated beauty costs just right for my budget too! Good thing hubby didn't gave me his atm card, otherwise I'd end up spending more!

There is an advertisement that can be seen around the City a lot; cheap flights to a particular destination. A lot of carriers are giving away promo flights and one is a company from UK which offers Cheap Holidays (flight and booking) to Turkey.

According to my turkish neighbors, Turkey is a lovely place to spend summer with the kids. Since it is bordered by 8 different countries, the diverse culture and architecture is a welcome sight. Also, turkish cooking is a must, a fusion of refined Central Asian, Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines. It's not a bad idea for a vacation after all.