Local Travel Tip

The best honeymoon spot is going to be different for every couple. There are three things each couple should consider when planning where to travel for a honeymoon:

• When the wedding date is and when you can steal away
• How much time you have
• How much money you can spend on your honeymoon

There are three main categories for honeymoon getaways:

1-      Classic- This is traditional image of a honeymoon getaway. The sun, the sand, the beach… and the two of you. This would include trips to places like Hawaii, California, Mexico, Bali, Florida, and the Caribbean.

2-      Tucked Away- This is for couples who want seclusion from the rest of the world. Often these escapes are tucked in the wilderness in a cabin or a bed and breakfast. For this type of honeymoon you can stay pretty close to home or venture away. Just find a charming little town and a nice place to stay.

3-      Sight Seeing- This is for couples who don’t want to miss out on the action. They want to have an adventure honeymoon. Ideas for this include a European tour, China, or any other place that attracts lots of tourists.

Visiting Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, or simply love oriental food? Then you should learn the basics of eating with chopsticks. Follow these simple steps to discover how:

1. Using your right hand, place the first chopstick deep in the crack between your thumb and your index finger.

2. Then lift your index finger and rest this same chopstick on the side of your middle finger. So the first chopstick is in the crack of your thumb and resting on the side of your middle finger.

3. Now squeeze your thumb against this chopstick so that it is held in place. This is the chopstick that will stay stationary for most of the time.

4. Press the tip of your thumb against your index finger. The point at which they touch is where you will hold the second chopstick. The tip of your thumb should hit approximately where your knuckle is on your index finger.

5. Place the second chopstick at this point and line up the bottoms of the chopsticks so that they are even.

6. Using your index finger and the pressure from the tip of your thumb, move this second chopstick so that the tips open and close. This takes a little practice. Once you get the hang of it, try picking up some food. The more you eat- the better you will get!