 money — and vacation time is arguably worth more than money, so make an investment in yourself and splurge by using those hard-earned days now.
I strung my getaway together with Labor Day week to maximize my days — and all three of us American girls on my trip simply added a few days on either end to complement the Finnish vacation. Flash Pack’s itineraries range from 3-day weekend getaways to 2-week adventures, so there’s plenty of flexibility to choose one that fits in your schedule.
I’ve been in my share of dicey situations on my own — from a crazy cab ride in Marrakech to a way-too-strong-for-me drink in Quito (had to try the local Canelazo!), so nowadays playing it safe is a top priority.
To my relief, on a Flash Pack trip, once you land at the airport, you’re basically in a safety net. From the included airport transfer to the private (decked out!) van to the forest, transportation concerns were a non-issue.
But more importantly, once our group met, we implicitly took care of one another. Even though we had plenty of beers on night one and oh-so-many tasty cocktails (both hand-crafted and in a can — the Finnish Long Drink is a must-try!), we all made sure we got back to our rooms and hanging tents safely.
This really is safety in numbers, meaning you can visit a country that, perhaps, you’ve always been too afraid to visit before on your own.
Speaking of hanging tents, as much as the agenda excited me, there were a few items that worried me.
I don’t exactly have the best sense of balance, so stand-up paddle boarding was a concern. Also, I’m super prone to motion sickness, so while swinging between trees for a night in the forest sounded like a dream, I also knew I might wake up sick to my stomach.
As it turned out, I wasn’t the only one who hadn’t paddle boarded, so our guide gave us a beginner’s level lesson — and I surprised myself by not even falling in once, thanks to his instruction.
And the tents were so secure that I didn’t even notice I was swinging in the fresh forest air.
But had I wanted to opt out of either (and I was tempted, believe me), the option was always there to chill at base camp or pull the sleeping bag onto the ground. Nothing was ever forced upon me— but in the moment, I chose to go for it all.
The packed list of adventure activities may sound more stressful than a relax-on-the-beach island vacation, however, I couldn’t believe how calming a weekend in the forest was for the soul.
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And, as it turns out, chatting by a campfire under the Nordic stars totally measures up to some fun in the sun. The lesson for me there was: be open to new things, try something on the itinerary you think you WON’T like. It may just turn out to be awesome.
While I headed off on this journey with nothing but worries about the unknowns of solo travel, I came back, having stricken each one off the list, knowing there is absolutely nothing to fear about traveling alone except the fear itself.
When I made the reservation I asked as it was my friends 70th birthday would they be able to play his favourite cd of John Denver they said it would be no problem just to bring the cd with us.
We arrived and there was plenty of parking. We were welcomed in and taken to our table that was for four. Drinks were ordered and we were offered some poppadoms. These arrived with an array of different chutneys, dips and condiments. Offered on a lazy Susie they were great. We were given time and then our waiter Shahid asked for our order. Shahid asked if we would like to try some new dishes as he said many customers come in and have the same dish. Shahid went on to recommend dishes and that he would be able to have them cooked to our preference re hot spicy etc.We ordered three dishes that he said came from a particular part of Bangladesh.
Unquestionably the best spice restaurant and experience for miles around! Fantastic greeting, attentive service, outstanding food and great ambiance... Outstanding!
Went to this restaurant a few months ago and could not believe how good the meal was and the service is top notch. Thought maybe it was a particularly good night and so went back again. I have to say the meal and service is consistently great and would recommend it highly.
A big thank you to all involved, for such a great New Years Eve.... Absolutely brilliant!
I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful evening last night (14th December) we were a group of 10 and it was our departmental Christmas meal. For some people it was the first time at Tarana's but they agreed to come upon my recommendation as it’s a firm favourite with my family and I am pleased to say that nobody was disappointed! The Christmas party buffet we had chosen was great and the service was great as always.
I just wanted to say a big thank you for a wonderful evening last night ( 11 oct) we were a group of 7 & it was our daughters 20 th birthday. It was the first time at tarana's for all of us and none of us were disappointed! Great food,fantastic service & what a lovely setting,we were seated right next to the big window,what a view! What really finished the evening off was the birthday cake they brought out. What a lovely surprise & this was all because the waiter happened to over hear us talking! that's customer service at it's best! Can't wait to come back soon. Plenty more birthdays from now until Xmas!!
'This really is a 5 Star restaurant. Fantastic food and service is beautiful surroundings and great value for money, this one does really stand out from the rest, a must to visit'.
Grenoble France was the scene of the Allies fighting or traveling through during World War II. Maybe you plan to travel to Grenoble France or you may live near there. But in our motion picture DVDs about World War II, you will see what Grenoble France looked like during this fateful event in history.Speaker of the House John Boehner is crying again.
Boehner is notorious for crying in public, shedding tears in public about everything from golfer Arnold Palmer to St. Patrick’s Day.
And on Sunday night, “60 Minutes” showed Boehner crying about something new: the magnificent Capitol dome. The Ohio Republican visibly choked up while recalling his humble roots during an interview about the Capitol.
If anyone has known or has been a serious drunk, they will know that your emotions are usually a mess from the constant booze. 
I had an employee years ago who I invited out for a beer after work. One beer later he was crying, telling me I'm the best boss in the world and he loves me. Woah! no more beers with him!
Golden Peacock Award Particles The French-Swiss drama was directed by Blaise Harrison and produced by Estelle Fialon.
Best Director Award Lijo Jose Pellissery Lijo Jose Pellissery won the award for his film ‘Jallikattu’.
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Special Jury Award Pema Tseden for ‘Balloon’ Pema Tseden won the award for his film ‘Balloon’, which is set in the background of Tibetan grasslands. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh, silver peacock trophy and a citation.
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The ICFT –UNESCO Gandhi Medal Rwanda Rwanda, the Italian film directed by Riccardo Salvetti has won the coveted medal.
Special mention under ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi medal Bahattar Hoorain The Indian film won the special mention under the medal category. The movie is directed by Sanjay P. Singh Chauhan.
Your mission on Earth is complete! Now all you need to do is head back up to your ship. That won't be too difficult, right? As a field agent for the Intergalactic Federation, you've been stationed on Earth to collect data and research the Humans. But just when you think you're home free, a problem occurs, and you're stranded! You'll need to find another way back home, but work quickly, because there's someone on your trail...
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