Who hasn't dreamed of having a second home in beautiful New Zealand? It seems that you are not alone, as the New Zealand housing market is booming with a 50% increase since March of 2011 on the number of new homes being built. Most of the action is taking place on the North Island, with growth in Auckland, Wellington a… read more

Buying your first home can be an intimidating experience, however, with a bit of simple logic and good advice it's possible to get your dream home and not run into any nasty surprises. To narrow down your choices and start on the right foot, make a budget and lay out how much you can afford to pay for a home. In your b… read more

If you are looking for a valid news source, an alternative to mainstream news that covers major international stories and will give an opinion you can trust, consider Democracy Now. It is available as a radio broadcast, but also online and via live streaming. The two journalists that get Democracy Now! Up and running … read more

If you have recently booked a holiday abroad, chances you are considering if you and your family should prepare yourselves by getting vaccines. Each country has various risks and recommendations for the vaccines that may be helpful. For example, if you are going to Mexico, the following vaccines are highly recommended … read more

Every vacation deserves a little retail therapy and the Bahamas is a particularly great place to do that. Why? Besides the huge variety of shops available, Nassau Paradise Island is also duty-free shopping, which means you can save up to 50% on regular U.S. Priced items. So after you've hit the beach, cool down with a … read more