[flickr]tag:horse racing(,1)[/flickr]Red Rum had a flat racing pedigree, making him more genetically suited to racing short, straight distances. However, Rummy’s true talent came out in steeplechases. His power, speed and jumping ability carried him to his first Grand National title in 1973.

The very next year, Red Rum returned to take his second title. He was the first horse to take consecutive firsts since Reynoldstown in 1935-1936. Red Rum’s spirit and grace had already begun to charm the leagues of Grand National fans.
In the following two years, Red Rum lost out on the title, coming in second both times. When he returned in 1977 to try again, he was largely regarded as past his prime. He was 12 years old and not expected to place highly.

He surprised sporting fans around the world when he came in a remarkable 25 lengths ahead of the nearest horse, taking his third Grand National win. To this day, Red Rum’s third win is known as one of the greatest moments in horse racing history.

Red Rum’s career included many wins other than his Grand National Victories. Most notably, he won the Scottish Grand National just three weeks after his 1973 Grand National win. To date, he is the only horse to have taken first in both races consecutively.

Red Rum was headed for the Grand National once again in 1978 but suffered a hairline fracture in one of his heels shortly before the race. He was retired soon after, but his public life and fame by no means diminished with the end of his career. Red Rum was a national celebrity by this time and traveled all over the country for various engagements. He often led pre-race parades at Aintree and was a popular guest at charity benefits and public events.

When Red Rum died on October 18, 1995, his remains were lovingly buried at the winning post at Aintree Racecourse. Ginger McCain, the trainer who led this remarkable horse to his life of victory, said that the burial place was perfect. He reported that he was comforted by the thought of all future winning horses racing over Red Rum on the way to their own victories.

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[flickr]tag:vienna city(,2)[/flickr]Vienna is a romantic city with rich heritage. It is ideal for couples looking for a romantic experience, or for families looking to have fun excursions. There are many different types of tours that one can embark upon. Vienna is a city with many interesting destinations. So your challenge, as a traveler, is to decide how you want to explore the city. You can choose the slow route, or you can choose the fast route. It all depends on your personal goals and preferences. Here are some suggestions.

Walking tours.

If you would like your trip to be a slow and relaxing one, you can choose to travel on foot while in the city. Of course, when you travel on foot, the destinations that you visit will be limited. However, you will be able to spend more time at each destination, and really get to know the destination well. Also, you won’t get pressured into rushing off from one place to another, as this could lead to unnecessary stress.

Biking tours.

Biking allows you to travel longer distances. But as you are on a bike, you should expect to be getting off the bikes for brief periods of time. That means you wouldn’t have much time to linger at each destination. Brief visit, and off you go to the next destination. Compared to walking, biking certainly allows you to see more of the city. You get to travel along the streets, and view majestic monuments and cathedrals from a distance. The views can be breath taking. If you are traveling in a group, make sure that everyone in the group knows how to ride a bike!

Bus tours.

A bus tour allows you to visit key destinations. You can travel longer distances in a bus, and enjoy the same beautiful scenery. In a single day, you can visit anywhere from 2 to 4 destinations. Of course, this is assuming that the route is well planned, and the plan goes smoothly without glitches. A bus tour is ideal for those who don’t want to break a sweat. The ride is sheltered and comfortable, and you can even take a rest while traveling in the bus.

Boat trips.

If you are bored with land travel, perhaps a boat trip is what you are looking for. To the south, Vienna has got beautiful woods, and the environment is good for some peace and quiet. When you travel by boat, you get a totally different experience. For example, you get to see thermal springs, which you wouldn’t be able to catch a glimpse of if you travel by land.

Ultimately, how you wish to travel depends on what you want to accomplish during your stay in Vienna. Do you want to visit as many destinations as possible? Or do you want to stay focused in just one or two destinations? If this is the first time you are visiting Vienna, perhaps it’s best that you follow a guided bus tour. This will help introduce you to the city. If there are certain destinations that you feel drawn to, you can always revisit the same destinations again on your next trip.

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[flickr]tag:spain,france,italy(,4)[/flickr]If you are planning to go on a vacation, you may wish to consider countries like Spain, France or Italy. In each of these countries, there are beautiful cities, towns and settlements. Each city has its own heritage, history, and story to tell. It’s easy to fall in love with the destinations once you get to know the place, the people, and the culture. Here are some highlights of the 3 countries.

Traveling in Spain.

Spain has many major cities that you can consider visiting. Some must see cities include Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville or Costa Blanca. Compared to other major cities, Madrid may not have the same beautiful architecture. However, it is rich in art culture, and is endowed with beautiful natural scenery. If you would like to visit magnificent churches and cathedrals, Barcelona would be a better option. This city started off as a tiny settlement surrounded by a defensive wall. It has evolved into a city that is bustling with activity.

Traveling in France.

When you think about France, you can’t help but think about Paris. Paris is the capital of France, and it’s also the largest city in France. This city is well known for the artwork that is produced by numerous famous artists. You must have heard of the famous landmarks – Eiffel Tower, the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Louvre Museum.

The Eiffel Tower is perhaps the most well known among the three. It is often seen in movies, magazines, and books. Everyone is saying that if you haven’t seen the Eiffel Tower, you haven’t been to Paris.

If you are into musical performances and plays, France has Moulin Rouge to offer. This is a world renowned venue for top class musical performances. Every night, two performances are scheduled. Be sure to book your tickets early so as to avoid disappointment!

Traveling in Italy

There are many cities in Italy that are worth visiting. Some examples are Venice, Rome and Florence. Powerful citizens once lived in Rome. In ancient times, it was a city that was without electricity or cars. Because many affluent families live in Rome, slaves were a common sight. Today, many of the magnificent manors, villas and sculptures still remain. The slaves are long gone though.

In Florence, the highlights are the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia. These places are usually flocked with visitors though. You may have to make reservations to ensure that you are granted permission to enter. Tourists visiting Florence like to visit the museums as well as the town center and markets.

Venice is relatively small compared with the other major cities. St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace are usually crowded by mid day. When in Venice, you can choose to explore the city in a tour boat.

To get around these cities and visit more destinations, you may wish to hire a car. Car rental services are available at the airport. You can hire a car way in advance so that upon arrival, a rented car would be waiting for you.

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Ireland is a wonderfully exciting country that is ripe for discovery with a rental car. It is a country with a rich fascinating history. Ireland is sometimes known as the emerald isle or the land of a thousand welcomes (cead mile failte)

In Ireland you will find fantastic golf courses, lush green countryside, picturesque villages and wonderful hospitality. The number of tourists coming to Ireland has increased rapidly over the years as word spreads about the wonderful times to be had.

There are four main airports in Ireland. Most visitors will arrive at Dublin Airport while others land at Shannon Airport, Cork Airport or Knock Airport. If you arrive at Dublin Airport you may be interested in a Dublin Airport car hire service in order to get about and see as many sights as possible.

The National Museum of Ireland in Dublin is a must visit for those with a keen interest in history. Here you will find old relics of Irish history from times long gone. Kilmanham jail in Dublin has played a major part in Ireland’s history. Many Irishmen involved in Irelands war of independence and civil war were detained and sentenced to death here. Tours are available here as well as Dublin castle.

Cork, sometimes known as the People’s Republic or the rebel county is situated in the south of Ireland. On arrival at Cork Airport, you may take up the option of a Cork Airport car hire. There is no shortage of things to do while in Cork.

Blarney Castle, the Cork City Gaol and Cork Butter Museum are well worth a stop as are the Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills. Many tourists visit the Blarney stone in order to kiss it. It is believed this will give you the “gift of the gab” (make you silver tongued). Hop in your rental car and head for Fota Wildlife park which is a great day out for the whole family.

Cork is the second biggest city in Ireland and the largest county in Ireland.

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Whether you are traveling for leisure or for business, you will need a reliable luggage bag that will protect your clothes, and hopefully, also prevent them from wrinkling. Your luggage bag’s main function is to transport your belongings from one destination to another. Obviously, there are some challenges involved. Luggage do get knocked around quite a bit during travel, and in the process, poor quality luggage may get damaged.

Fortunately, modern day luggage bags, known as hard-side luggage, are made from very tough resins. The hard outer covering is stain and chemical resistant, and do not crack even when handled in a rough manner. The insides of hard-side luggage is padded with soft materials. So whatever is happening on the outside of the luggage bag doesn’t really affect what is inside the bag. Here are some suggestions on how you can prevent your suits and dresses from wrinkling when you pack them all in the luggage bags.

Organize your clothing.

First, organize your clothing and group them according to various categories. You can group them as different types of clothing – pants, suits, T-shirts, etc. This will make your packing easier later on.

Fold them properly.

Fold your clothes in a way that allows the clothes to stack nicely on top of one another. You may want to fold them in a similar fashion so that the size of each piece of clothing is about the same as all the others. When you put them in a stack, the stack of clothes should look uniform, with all the clothes having the same size in the same stack.

The order of packing.

Once you have organized your clothes into stacks, you can start packing. Start from the biggest stack of clothes first. There are two reasons you want to do this. First, the bigger stacks can act as your base, and it makes the packing easier. Secondly, when you have the biggest stacks below and the smaller stacks on top, you find that you save space. Without much space, clothes have little chance of shuffling around even when the luggage bags are being thrown around (which is not uncommon in airports). This will help prevent clothes from wrinkling.

Packing wrinkle free clothes.

Finally, remember that even if you have superb packing skills, it’s always going to be a challenge to keep all your clothes completely wrinkle free. In the fashion world today, there are tons of wrinkle free garments available for sale. Such clothing look fashionable, and they are very comfortable to wear. They don’t wrinkle easily, and slight wrinkles can be easily smoothed out just by hanging the clothes up without any ironing.

Hard-side luggage comes in a variety of colors, and various trendy designs. For sure, you would be able to find something that will not only help protect your belongings, but make you look great! They are ideal for International traveling, as the luggage bags will be exposed to the handling of different airports personnel. Only tough luggage bags can withstand such vigorous testing.

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