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Articles - things to do

  • Top 5 Things to Do on Friday the 13th

    Looking for things to do on Friday the 13th? You have come to the right place! This article gives unique suggestions for fun things to do on Friday the 13th!

    Contributor: Emma Vine
    Published: Aug 12, 2010

  • 5 Sexy Valentine's Day Ideas: Things to Do

    Valentine's Day is for lovers. It's the one special day set aside for romance, so here are some ideas to make it as sexy as possible!

    Contributor: Kay Whittenhauer
    Published: Jan 17, 2010

  • Family Fun: Things to Do in St. Charles, Missouri, in December

    There's no need for you and your family to be bored when you live in St. Charles, Missouri. Here's a list of 31 fun things to do for the entire month of December. Includes traditional holiday, active fun, movies, shopping and more.

    Contributor: Elle
    Published: Nov 29, 2009

  • Fun Things to Do for Halloween

    Need ideas for fun things to do for Halloween? Here are 5 great Halloween activities that will let you have a great Halloween.

    Contributor: Meg G.
    Published: Sep 11, 2009

  • Things to Do in Grand Lake, Colorado

    Grand Lake, Colorado offers a variety of things to do at low or no cost. Read on for ideas of things to do and see in Grand Lake for the budget conscious traveler.

    Contributor: Karen Zakavec
    Published: Aug 10, 2009

  • 3 Free Things to Do in Palm Beach County, Florida

    A list of interesting, fun, free things to do in Palm Beach County, Florida when money's tight and you want to get out of your house. If you like local history, seeing wild animals, and a unique game of chess, this list is for you.

    Contributor: Clark J. Palmer
    Published: Aug 05, 2009

  • Ten Things to Do when the Electricity Goes Out

    Things to do when the electricity goes out.

    Contributor: s.e. Jones
    Published: Jul 31, 2009

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Go to the bathroom before you get on a flight. Airplane loos have a tendency to be distincly lacking in hygeine so where ever possible use airport loos before you fly.

If you do need the loo during a flight make sure you pout your shoes on. Airplane loo floors are frequently puddled where turbulence or lack of accuracy have cause people to 'miss'.

 

Photographer honours list

With thanks to all the amazing photographers who've taken the time to send in their images. To name but a few:

Juan Carlos
Raziq Rauf
Charles Butler
James Maritz
Humphrey Moon
Daisy Owen
Mandy Smith
Caroline Hernderson
Alan Cooke
Susan Strutte
Angela Hutchins
June Wilmot
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Daniela De la Cruz
Muriel Leloir
Tony Rogers