Archive for November, 2009

 

Islands and Crimes

November 29th, 2009

No matter how great you think an island getaway can be, please remember that they can also have their issues as well. If you go to any country you will soon realize that they have crime just as we do. Certainly that does not mean you should never travel. This is not a post to [...]

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More and More Flooding

November 28th, 2009

There are so many islands in the world today. There are of course many different sizes and types like an archipelago. Islands are usually known for their amazing beaches and beautiful landscapes though. Tourists usually flock to these beaches in the hope of having a dream island paradise vacation. So what happens when you move [...]

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Not All Islands Are The Same

November 24th, 2009

Certainly if you do any travel at all you will know that all the islands in the world are nowhere near the same. Some islands may be much larger than others. Some islands may have very rugged and mountainous terrain. These islands can be much tougher to live on. People that do live there usually [...]

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Island Rains

November 22nd, 2009

The rainy seasons can really wreak havoc in certain areas. Here in the US we can deal with conditions that can be wetter than others tend to be. Sometimes systems can bring in weeks of rain causing flooding and lots of damage. But in some areas they have true rainy seasons where it can rain [...]

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The Vulnerability of an Archipelago

November 16th, 2009

Islands can be very vulnerable to the forces of nature. When you live in a country the size of the US you do not really think of us being that vulnerable to the oceans unless you of course live on the coast. Most of the people living here don’t live on the coast and really [...]

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Archipelagos and Pirates

November 13th, 2009

Pirates are now in the news a ton these days. No, not from a new movie coming out, but it appears that real pirating is still going on all over the world these days. Scary stuff actually when you think about it. It seems these pirate ships can hide near uncharted island areas or stay [...]

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Enjoying the Beach

November 11th, 2009

People love heading to the beach. They love the sand, the beautiful clear and salty waters, and the fresh sea air. Imagine also going to a beautiful, small island and surrounding yourself with this type of scenery. So what can you possibly expect to see when you head to the beach? Well, lots depending on [...]

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