A bi-centennial celebration in Cartagena Ten tall sailing ships arriving one at a time, greeted by marching bands, native dancers and thongs of Colombians on the pier at Cartagena, Colombia provided the spectacular setting for the 200th anniversary celebration of South America's independence from Spain that began in May, 2010. The Colombians love to celebrate and the festivities will continue throughout the year with much singing and dancing … [Read more...]
Hiroshima Tourist Information
(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...]
Polish People-to-People Partnership Celebrates American Roots and a 20-Year Run
(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...]
Carson City comes alive with Affordable Spring Events
(Carson City, Nev.) - Spring into culture, without breaking the bank in Carson City (http://www.VisitCarsonCity.com). Free concerts, authentic Native American powwows, vintage train rides, food and wine expos, ghost walks and live theater are all taking place in Nevada's capital. A complete list of events is available at www.VisitCarsonCity.com/events. Carson City offers live theater for all ages in a variety of venues. The Tony Award winning … [Read more...]
Jetsetter Emerges from Beta in Time to Cure Summer Vacations from a Case of the Ordinaries
Leading Private Sales Site Emerges From Beta with Site Redesign, New Features and New Consumer Spokesperson Jetset Farryn NEW YORK, NY (April 8, 2010) Jetsetter ( www.jetsetter.com ), the private sales site that helps leisure travelers discover and purchase the world's best vacations and most memorable experiences, launches after six months in Beta. Jetsetter has emerged as the leading private sales site thanks to its eclectic inventory, … [Read more...]
Key Largo Beckons Conchs & Conch Lovers, April 23 – May 2
KEY LARGO, Florida Keys -- The Upper Florida Keys are to showcase their "conch" spirit during the second annual Key Largo Conch Republic Days set for Friday, April 23, through Sunday, May 2. Overflowing with frivolity, fun, feasts and feats, the festival is to include an unusual attempt to land the region in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for "extreme underwater ironing." Kicking off the celebration is a planned raising of the flag -- … [Read more...]
Ubud, Indonesia – March 2010
Ubud Indonesia Bali is a wonderful affordable arts driven town on Bali Island, Indonesia, well inland from the tourist crazy beach areas of Kuta and Legion. It takes about an hour and 20 minutes from Kuta Beach to Ubud. A plethora of home stays and guesthouses abound providing affordable accommodation. There are also some very nice intimate Balinese resorts for higher end lodging. A stay here is generally relaxed and not for the night club … [Read more...]
Philippine Samal Island: A Hidden Paradise in the South
(From the August-September 2009 issue of "Bayang Magiliw" Magazine, Kingdom of Bahrain. Copyright 2009. Used by Permission) The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen not only through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. But also through the way nature has brought it into being. It is where the sun rises. It is where oriental charm lives where many travelers have found the most interesting journey experience. Despite the … [Read more...]
Burj Khalifa (formerly Burj Dubai), UAE – September 2009
Burj Khalifa (formerly Burj Dubai) UAE - This is the world's tallest building...by far! It towers above its closest rivals which are the Makkah Clock Royal Tower and the Makkah Clock Royal Tower in Saudi Arabia. When you stand close to its base and look up it is hard to believe humans can create something so tall. It is overwhelming. The building stands more than 800 meters tall over 2600 feet! It topped out at 160+ stories, and well you can do … [Read more...]
Summer Festivals in London
Britain has its fair share of summer festivals, from the legendary Glastonbury to the crazy dressing up at Bestival on the Isle of Wight. But sometime the festival experience isn't all it's cracked up to be, with unpredictable weather, mud-soaked fields, grubby toilets and overpriced food putting a dampener on camping in the countryside. Luckily there are just as many top festivals in London, from weekend-long dance parties to more relaxed … [Read more...]
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