Carlsbad, Ca. by a world traveling Swiss tourist and surf enthusiast. Rahel Buergin

      Carlsbad is surfing, skating, ocean, sun and exercising. I stayed in Carlsbad for 3 weeks and I LOVE IT! The people are friendly and warm. Everybody has a smile for you and I felt comfortable the whole time.
     When you are looking for a vacation in California but you do not want to go to a big city, then Come to Carlsbad! You can do so many things, hiking, surfing, skating,swimming in the ocean, going to concerts , eating in nice restaurants, play volleyball, ride a bicycle, go out in the evening and a lot more. You are about an hour from San Diego and an hour and a half from Los Angeles.
     Carlsbad is very safe. It is no problem to walk alone through the town. Also, when you have a problem you can ask any and everyone. In downtown there are a lot of nice bars and restaurants. They are not expensive and they are very safe.
     During the summer there are many tourists in Carlsbad but this is not a problem. It is not very crowded and most of them have good behavior.
     Well, I know, I WILL visit Carlsbad again. I think Carlsbad is the best city (town) in California. The sun shines every day and the people are happy like I am.
   

I want to thank Rahel for contributing to the blog and being our guest over the last few weeks. You have been a joy!
                        Kendall Holmes

Qantas Air Strike and Surfing Australia

This is an info note for today...
With the summer holidays coming in Australia.. the more adventurous are wanting to surf.. so beyond the Great Barrier Reef
Rain Forrest's and more.. we also have surfing.. I still recommend the East coast. you can go from Sydney to Cairns and fly to Darwin and Ayers Rock.. 

but for now here are the surf spots

Here are the top 6 surf spots in Australia...

Please note if you already have flights on Qantas or AA. (codeshare) Qantas is looking at striking the 26th with it going into effect on the 28th of October.. so if you are planning to go soon. Please contact your travel agent. (another reason to book thru an expert) and clarify your plans and what to do if they strike.