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Donald Trump Honored in Gray Line New York’s “Ride of Fame” Campaign

June 2, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Leading NYC Tourism Company Celebrates Exemplary New Yorkers With its Bus Dedication Series New York, NY - June 2, 2010: Gray Line New York, New York City's premier double-decker bus and motorcoach tourism company, announced today that real estate mogul and New York icon, Donald Trump will be honored as the 'Ride of Fame' dedicatee. A ribbon-cutting ceremony where Trump unveils his own Gray Line New York bus with his likeness on the front of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Boston, Bus Travel, Culture, Fashion, New York City, Pennsylvania, Shopping Mall, Spain, Wildlife

Hiroshima Tourist Information

June 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

(June 1, 2010) Hiroshima City is located in Western Japan. It is easily accessible via rail (Shinkansen, JR), air and highway network. It fronts the Seto Inland Sea which is famous for beautiful sight of many islands surrounded by calm sea. Hiroshima city is also referred to as the 'City of Water' for six beautiful rivers running through it. There are number of sightseeing spots, such as two World Heritage Sites (Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Festival, Film, History, Hollywood, Japan, Journey, Museum, Music, Restaurants, Sand, Shopping Mall, Venice, Walking tour, Wildlife

Old Dhaka, Bangladesh – June 2010

June 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Few tourists ever visit Old Dhaka Bangladesh, but for those adventurous travelers with a penchant to experience new cultures, food and acquire new experiences, than Dhaka is an excellent city for you. With over 14 million people it is rather crowded, but is fairly spread out and doesn't have that huge megalopolis city feel. Old Dhaka is located along the banks of the Sadarghat River and area of town similar in feel to Varanasi, India. Old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Africa, Bangladesh, Culture, Food and Wine, India, Shopping Mall, Traffic

Shanghai World Expo – China Showcases its Place in the Modern World

May 27, 2010 by Habeeb Salloum1 Comment

With its management of the 2008 Olympic games a smashing success, China will, from May 1st to October 31st, 2010 at the Shanghai World Expo, try and outdo its Olympic success. As one of the Chinese workers at the Shanghai World Expo told me, "Like it left its footprints during the ancient ages, China is beginning to make its mark on the modern world." Well, he had a point. No one can deny that this country contributed much to the ancient … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Bridges, China, Culture, Lifestyle, London, Sailing, Shanghai

LAX International Tom Bradley Terminal Re-Opens

May 26, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

$737-Million LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal Renovation Completed in Time and Under Budget Terminal Upgrades Reduce Congestion, Improve Passenger Convenience and Safety LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa was joined today by City Councilmembers Bill Rosendahl, Janice Hahn and Tom LaBonge, airport commissioners, airlines and business leaders in a ceremony to commemorate the completion … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Art, Asia, Bridges, California, Culture, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Technology

Polish People-to-People Partnership Celebrates American Roots and a 20-Year Run

May 25, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

(MAY 2010) - Over 2,600 American volunteers are credited for helping write a prosperous new chapter for Polish students through an innovative English teaching program. Working in service teams of 10 to 15, for two or three weeks at a time, volunteers from states across the nation lent their conversational skills to rural classrooms in central and southern Poland out of friendship. Siedlce Governor Zygmunt Wielogorski wants the country to know … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, America, Asia, Auschwitz, Central America, Culture, Dancing, Europe, Farming, Ice Cream, Music, Napa Valley, Poland, Technology, Village, Volunteer

The Places in Between

May 21, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Places in Between by Rory Stewart An amazing modern day tale of one man's journey walking across Afghanistan in the middle of the winter, mostly with just his dog. Takes place right after the "fall" of the Taliban and is a unique insight into the Afghan culture. Throw in freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and some hostile villagers and you have an epic tale. Rory stayed with local villagers during this entire hike - his "guides" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Afghanistan, Culture, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Walking tour

Photography Tour to Bhutan with Former National Geographic Photographer, Natalie Fobes

May 13, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Seattle - For immediate release - Experience Bhutan with former National Geographic photographer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Natalie Fobes on an unforgettable tour in September, 2010. This 12-day tour is designed to take full advantage of photographing during harvest times (chili peppers and wheat) and cultural festivals (tsechus) while enjoying the Himalayas through explorations on foot and by car along the country's one main road. There will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Bangkok Thailand, Culture, Harvest, Himalayas, History, India, Journey, Mountain Climbing, National Geographic, Photography, Seattle, Trekking, Wanderlust

Delta to Fly LAX-HAN

May 13, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Delta Airlines to Fly LAX-Haneda Tokyo International Airport; New International Flights From Tokyo's Preferred Business Airport to Generate Millions of Dollars for Southern California Economy LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today cheered the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation that Delta Airlines has been granted authority to operate daily nonstop service between Tokyo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Asia, California, Culture, Delta Airlines, Italy, Los Angeles, Rome

Tour Boarding, Shanghai

May 6, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Mr. Chen, the founder of TourBoarding.com recently wrote us and I would like to take this opportunity to spotlight his company. As I recently returned from Beijing I could tell there was a big marketing effort for this expo both in Beijing and in Shanghai. Due to the demand of the expo hotels are bound to be somewhat full during these months. TourBoarding is as taken from their site: "Tourboarding.com offers a new, à la carte, self-design … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Beijing, China, Culture, Music, Shanghai

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