Get more Tips here! www.destinationtips.com Every country seems to have its own unique traditional foods at Christmas, and this year we are going to celebrate with American Eggnog! How To Make Eggnog: Serves 2 175ml whole milk 60ml heavy or double cream cinnamon vanilla 2 eggs, separated 30g sugar 42ml Dark Rum, or bourbon In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, cinnamon, splash of vanilla. Bring to the boil over a medium heat. Once boiling, remove from the heat and allow to steep. Separate eggs In a large bowl beat egg yolks and sugar until combined and thick ribbons form when the whisk is lifted. Whisk in the milk and continue to mix until the mixture is combined and smooth. Add bourbon or rum, and stir. Refrigerate overnight or for up to 3 days. Before serving, beat the egg whites in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold into eggnog until combined. Serve and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg. And all that is left is to wish all of our lovely followers a Merry Flipping Christmas!! Thanks to you all for your awesome support! Have a good one! Glasses Guy and Lefty x ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5Kqw9ResS8

# Gun Control In Other Countries It seems like every day, there’s someone on the news or the internet that’s dead set on voicing their opinions about America’s guns. The second amendment in the Constitution has become a hot button issue over the last several years as the media focuses more and more on the spree of mass shootings that have become commonplace in our modern society. Of course, that’s America; the rest of the world has tackled the gun issue in a different manner. And since it’s sometimes helpful to view our own countries through the lens of others’ experiences, here, for your consideration, are a few of the ways our international brethren have handled guns in their country. 1. Canada Is Close, But Stricter Canada Is probably closest to America in terms of gun laws. You have to be 18, pass a background check, and take a public safety course. However, Canadians don’t tend to use their guns on each other like in the U.S. Canada’s firearm-related homicide rate is around seven times lower than America's. 2. Israel Gets by With Its Unique Culture In Israel, military service is compulsory. So because pretty much everyone is a soldier, guns of all types are a daily reality in the country. 3. Japan Leans Strict Regulation Japan is the country with the lowest instance of gun crime in the world. Only one in every ten million of its citizens are victims of gun crime. Some experts link this phenomenon to Japan’s incredibly strict gun laws. 4. Germany Has Seen Good Results From Psychiatric Tests Germany has an incredibly high ownership of guns. However, the gun homicide rate in the country is one of the lowest in the entire world. It probably has something to do with the strict psychiatric tests for anyone under the age of 25 applying for a gun license. 5. How Afghanistan Operates in the Aftermath of War About one in 25 people own a gun there, and except for a background check, it’s reasonably easy to own a private weapon and even carry it openly in the streets. 6. South Africa Takes a While The process of getting a firearm in the country can take up to two years from the date of your first application and citizens are even required to submit to a home review. 7. The United Kingdom Offers Odd Statistics Since the 80's, the U.K. has implemented increasingly stringent firearms laws. However, according to analysts, gun crimes in the UK didn’t actually peak until 2004, leading them to believe that in some cases, legislation doesn’t curb gun crime. 8. South Korea Wins Most Restrictive Surprisingly South Korea has the most restrictive gun laws in the entire developed world. No one is allowed to keep a private firearm in their home. Even hunting weapons and air rifles are kept at local police stations! 9. Guns South of the ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1GeJG0Lyv8

Get more Tips here! www.destinationtips.com There are endless things to do in Finland but you might want to heed these warnings if you want a smooth trip. 1. Don’t Be Afraid if You See Some Skin In Finland, the entire society is much less body conscious than in the U.S. Remember this in the omni-present saunas! 2. Don’t Compare Finland to That OTHER Scandinavian Country. Sweden ruled over Finland for centuries, so Finns really don’t like to compare, and are proud of their independence. 3. Don’t Be Put Off By a Finn’s Outward Demeanor Finns have a reputation for quietness in general, so don’t be alarmed when you find yourself doing most of the talking. Just because they seem cold, doesn’t mean they aren’t some of the world’s friendliest people. 4. Don’t Interrupt! It’s important when conversing with the locals to let them finish their thought before you start speaking. Conversation is communicating understanding, not waiting for your chance to talk again. 5. Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Your Mind Finnish people are known for asking: how are you enjoying Finland? So rather than a courteous; “Oh, it’s incredible,” consider answering truthfully. 6. Don’t Tip Much Outside tourist areas, most waiters won’t even recognize the act of tipping - they’ll think you made a mistake! Coming up: 12 Things Not To Do in Finland - Part 2! Stay Tuned! ;D ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0IPbqUNmis

Get more Tips here! http://www.destinationtips.com We've already told you about some awesome things to do in the Dominican Republic, but what about the things NOT to do there? To stop you receiving Chiclets from a Colmado, or making off with a Sanky Panky you’ll want to hear our list of 10 things not to do in the Dominican Republic! 1) Don't Forget to Relax The Dominican Republic has an easy-going rhythm of life accentuated by the sea. This is the perfect place to kick back and relax. So if you have a hectic day-to-day life and you want to hit pause for awhile, you’ve come to the right place. Or you could just soldier on with your daily slog and stay at home. Sure. 2) Don't Trust a Sanky Panky You'll find them on the beach or at resorts. These hunky, adorable men may look just perfect. But beware! They'll try to conquer your heart, just to get a marriage visa to your native country, marry you, then abandon you. So, be wary of these Sanky Pankys. 3) Don't Expect to Ride Alone You can always fit one more person into a bus or public taxi. So if you and your 3 friends are happily travelling to your destination in a taxi cab, don’t be surprised if the driver suddenly stops to pick up another person! Sharing a ride is a very normal thing here. 4) Don't Forget About Music The African and African-Cuban influence is deeply present in the local dance cultrure, with merengue being the dominant beat, typically played by a three-person band. There are festivals throughout the year, and international merengue celebrations that attract music lovers from all over the world. 5) Don't Forget to Bring Change A "colmado" is primarily a local convenience store. However, they don't usually have too much change. So if you buy something with a big note, and they don't have enough money to give you your change, they'll try to pay you nine chiclets or anything of a similar price. So unless you want to fill your wallet with chewing gum sweets, bring some loose change! 6) Don't be Precise! Here, if you say "chin" once, that means "a little bit", but if you say "chin-chin" then it means a "tiny bit". Unless you say "un poquito" which is kind of "a bit". So forget trying to be accurate! 7) Don't Forget to Haggle! In Dominican Republic, they love bargaining. They expect you to negotiate down to the last cent. But be wise, don't wear expensive jewelry if you want to get a cheap offer, and if you see something you like don’t rush in and try to purchase it straight away. Look round and compare. 8) Don't Forget the Golden Rule! We don’t get tired of repeating that when travelling, you don’t always know where your food has come from. So always remember these three rules: Cook it, Peel it, or Forget it! And you'll enjoy a trip with no unfortunate mishaps... 9) Don ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEghYFzuP_E