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Where can you find Islands the Shape of Palm Trees?

February 7, 2006 by Solomon RastagarLeave a Comment

All my preconceived notions about the rigid cultural conservativism of countries in the Arab peninsula were thrown out the minute I entered Dubai, a sprawling and mushrooming megalopolis rising up between the fringes of the Arab deserts and the Persian Gulf. Saudi Arabia may still be the country of chokingly strict laws, but Dubai seems to be the total opposite. Actually it is one of two major cities in the United Arab Emirates, a country roughly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Afghanistan, Africa, Airport, America, Amsterdam, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Culture, Desert, Dubai, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, India, Japan, Mediterranean, Mountain Climbing

Windhoek, Namibia

February 7, 2006 by Solomon RastagarLeave a Comment

The last time I signed off, my brother Abdul and I had just arrived in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia by bus from South Africa. We decided to pony up some extra money and take a Greyhound type coach and survive the trip, as opposed to paying next to nothing on one of the ubiquitous minibuses but putting our lives into the hands of a crazed driver hell bent to make it to his destination in the shortest time possible. Our guidebook called … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Australia, Bus Travel, Desert, Europe, Germany, Journey, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, Namibia, National Park, Palm Trees, Sand, South Africa, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife

Australian Sport, raising spirits in a remote East African Village

February 5, 2006 by Mark HeathLeave a Comment

Sport always has an uncanny knack of triumphing over adversity. In a time when security fears and politics are threatening to encroach on our lifestyles, Australians in particular are continuing to ensure that sport remains distinct from such threats. Most recently for example, our Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has spoken out in favor of touring Zimbabwe, despite Government pressure not to tour for political reasons. Such a decision … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Australia, Drinking, Journey, Shopping Mall, Sports, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife, Zimbabwe

Bunbury, Western Australia

February 5, 2006 by Keith PalmerLeave a Comment

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Bunbury and the South West area of Western Australia (or WA) is one of the world's great places to live, with a Mediterranean climate, sandy-white beaches, beautiful native forests and all the infrastructure expected of a modern western society. Bunbury is the major city in WA's South West region, that is also home to other centres such as Busselton, Margaret River, Donnybrook, Manjimup, Augusta, Pemberton, Collie, Harvey and Bridgetown. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Botswana, Bus Travel, Canada, Crawdad, Culture, Dolphin, Drinking, Expatriate, Fishing, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Pizza, Restaurants, Sailing

Busselton, Western Australia

February 5, 2006 by Keith PalmerLeave a Comment

The first recorded mapping of what is now Geographe Bay and the eventual town of Busselton, was in 1801 by the French explorer Nicolas Baudin, from the ships the Geographe and Naturaliste. The Bay was named after his ship whilst the river was named the Vasse after a sailor who went missing in mysterious circumstances. The area was settled in 1832 when families from the Augusta area, led by John Garrett Bussell, traveled north to farm the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Botswana, Bus Travel, Canada, Crawdad, Culture, Expatriate, Fishing, Food and Wine, Golf, India, Indonesia, Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Museum, Restaurants

Looking for Luxury Hotels for Less in Australia

February 5, 2006 by Chloe LimLeave a Comment

Looking for Luxury Hotels for Less in Australia? The Commonwealth of Australia is the largest island on earth and the smallest continent. It also boasts to being one of the most progressive nations in the world with one of the oldest civilizations. It is made up of a variety of landscapes, including tropical rain forests, the deserts of the outback, snow-capped mountains, rolling expanses of pastoral land and magnificent beaches. That's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Australia, Beach, Bridges, Canyon, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Restaurants, Sydney

Staying in Sydney Hotels on a Shoestring Budget

February 5, 2006 by Paul HaydenLeave a Comment

As a result of hosting the 2000 Summer Olympics, Sydney has become known worldwide as one of the most beautiful and friendly cities in the world with it's Sydney Opera House on the harbor, it's beautiful coastline, and the many great places to stay. Perhaps you've finally set aside time for your dream vacation in the oldest city in Australia, or maybe you have a marketing business trip scheduled for your newly formed company, and your first stop … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Australia, Bus Travel, Fashion, Flowers, Food and Wine, Golf, Ireland, Lodge, Museum, Nightlife, Photography, Restaurants, Shoestring Budget, Shopping Mall, Spa, Sydney, Train Travel, Walking tour

See all of Sydney but Stay in Style

February 5, 2006 by Robert HallLeave a Comment

This article is copyrighted by www.hotelssydney.com But if you plan on staying in style in the city voted for six consecutive years "the best city in the world to visit," consider some of the following accommodations instead. Only twenty minutes from the airport, the Sir Stamford Circular Quay hotel may be small, but the quality will both delight and astound. The classic luxury of the general areas is reminiscent of a private club … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Airport, Antiques, Art, Australia, Bridges, Drinking, Restaurants, Sailing, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spa, Sydney, Walking tour

Return to Ouvea

February 5, 2006 by David StanleyLeave a Comment

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"Ouvea is everything you'd expect in a South Pacific island. Twenty kilometers of unbroken white sands border the lagoon on the west side of the island and extend far out from shore to give the water a turquoise hue. The wide western lagoon, protected by a string of coral islands and a barrier reef, is the only one of its kind in the Loyalties. On the ocean side are rocky cliffs, pounded by surf, but fine beaches may be found even here. At one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Art, Australia, Beach, California, Caves, Culture, Drinking, France, Garden, Paris, Santa Catalina, South Pacific, Tahiti, Village

Sydney at a Glance

February 5, 2006 by Al Seymour SightsLeave a Comment

"What a view!" The flight attendants were gasping out loud as they peered out the window. All of us passengers who were within earshot of their enthusiastic review took a look out the window and couldn't find a single reason to disagree with their breathless endorsement. Down there, the coastline of Sydney, Australia, was basking in the glow of the morning sun. It was now 14 hours after we had taken off out of San Francisco, CA and were now … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: America, Architecture, Australia, Bangkok Thailand, Bridges, Bus Travel, Food and Wine, Jet lag, Kansas, Passport, Restaurants, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Spain, Sydney, Traffic, Walking tour

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