Finally, my brother-in-law believed what hubby and I had advised him not to do. Unfortunately, it’s too late.

You see, hubby and I had told him that it’s very jam in the cool highlands if they went there during peak season. He didn’t heed the advice and went ahead with the 3D 2N highland trip during peak season last month.

As expected, lots of people, expensive hotel accommodation, exorbitant meals, and traffic jam! My sister said they got stuck in the jam a few times when they were on their way to some popular resorts and destinations.

Luckily, she was not the one who drove. To ward off her boredom during the traffic jam, she went online playing Facebook games and searching for an antivirus software for her netbook.

Sometimes I really hope that my brother-in-law can be less stubborn and learn to listen to others.

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The Outer Banks of North Carolina consist of a chain of barrier islands bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and a series of wide, shallow sounds on the other.

While it feels remote, the Outer Banks of North Carolina is an easily accessible “drive to” destination, offering an abundance of natural beauty and a chance to experience history first hand.

Imagine relaxing on one of the many uncrowded beaches, exploring a wildlife preserve, visiting the lighthouses and the Wright Brothers’ Monument, watching the sunset at Jockey’s Ridge, spending an evening reliving history at The Lost Colony, or trying your luck at fishing, crabbing and searching for treasures along the beach ! Life is simply wonderful, isn’t it ?

The Outer Banks are also home to a vast array of wildlife, plants and animals that have evolved to thrive in the demanding environment. The perseverance of Outer Banks is a testament of the area’s rugged natural beauty and mystery.

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For those of you who aren’t planning any vacations next month but instead are thinking of some camping trips, check out this one-stop camping gear online shop for discount camping gear.

Their featured items range from Coleman sleeping bags to inexpensive Camp Chef stoves to durable Eureka tents to lightweight camping first aid kits, and sport trailers.

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My hubby was born in Ipoh, Perak. Perak is also called the Silver State. The state’s Kinta Valley is synonymous to tin mining in Malaysia.

How does Perak look like ? Have you watched the Hollywood movie ‘Anna and the King’, starring Jodie Foster and Chow Yun Fatt? This movie was filmed extensively here in Ipoh. You may have seen the beauty of the state in the movie.

You can find some open tin mines or areas left behind by the long history of mining used for agricultural activities such as vegetable and fruit farming, fish and poultry industries and oil palm plantations.

As there are open tin mines in Ipoh, fishing has been a great pastime here for local folks. Isn’t it healthier than gambling ?

Whenever these local folks gather at the coffee shops, you will only hear fishing stuffs like fishing tackle, fishing rods, fishing lures or fishing accessories. You will be amazed how well this uneducated local folks can explain to you about fishing world.

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