Three European Destinations That Are Off The Beaten Track When you start planning your next European holiday, which destinations spring to mind first? More often than not, the places associated with Europe are the tried and tested favourites – Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Rome...all cities rich in culture and history, but perhaps a little too well explored in the past. This year, why not consider a European destination that's a bit more...more
An Interesting History regarding the American Silver Eagles From time immemorial, the great civilizations based their economies around the "Gold Standard," or the value of gold. Later on, European countries came to prefer silver, which created the "Silver Standard." Both precious metals were then concurrently used for the valuation of currencies of various countries. In the last quarter of the nineteenth century, America used this dual...more
Destination: Dubai Dubai, a state of the United Arab Emirates, is located on the southern coast of the Persian Coast. Dubai has grown in the last 20 years from a vast stretch of desert-land and oil rigs to a major tourist destination. Oil used to be the main source of industry and income but around 1990 it was decided that Dubai should become a tourist destination.Dubai is home to the world's tallest man-made structure ever built, the Burj Dubai. It has been under construction since 2004 and the projected completion date is December 2009. The building will have 162 stories standing at 2684 feet tall and will house the world's fastest elevators (traveling at a speed of 59 feet per second).Dubai is also home to the world's only 7 star luxury resort, the Hotel Burj Al Arab. It stands on an artificial island off of Jumeirah Beach. The structure was built to resemble the sail of a sailboat, as they wanted something original to stand as an icon for Dubai. Its construction began in 1994, was completed in 1999 and at 1053 feet tall it is the 2nd tallest building in the world used only as a hotel.Off the coast in the Persian Gulf is Palm Jumeirah, an artificial island formed in the...more
It can be hard work trying to keep up with the latest trends, never mind wearing them to suit you. So this is our rundown of the hottest looks for spring 2011 and how to wear them. Not all trends are designed for women with curves, so well help you find the perfect look to capture this seasons fashions, without compromising on your personal style....more
A Comparison of Nook 3G to Kindle 3G The Advantage of Nook 3G to Kindle 3G- Web browser: The Nook's web browser works over WiFi only, but it is very fast and can be used to check news, surf the web, and send/read Yahoo mails. - Expansion slot: The Kindle 3 beats the Nook's onboard storage, but with the Nook you can always expand your...more
Enjoy greater freedom to explore when you let your baggage travel separately There are many reasons for humans to admire the humble snail. Carrying around his home on his back, he is free to travel wherever he pleases, to find fulfilment and rest anywhere he finds the food and water that he needs to keep him going every day.Unburdened by possessions and the effects of life, he can find all he needs in so many places, so can spend his life choosing the best locations which give him all his worldly requirements. He can even stop off anywhere he chooses along the way, to discover new sights and experiences, take time to ponder, and broaden his horizons in the truest sense of the phrase.If only life were so simple for we humans. We spend so much of our lives acquiring possessions – ranging from trinkets to clothes that might be in fashion one month, and then never see the light of day again, and gadgets without which we just couldn't imagine life – that when we want to travel, to expand our horizons, those very possessions can weigh us down, frustrate us, and limit our ability to travel truly freely.Preparing to take a journey then becomes a chore, rather than being part of...more
The Atlantic City, located in New Jersey is one of the most favorite destinations for pubs and shopping. The city is full of fun and comes to life at night. The nightlife and the pubs are the major tourist attractions here. Plenty of hotels in all...more
Queen's Day/Orange Festival Spring is a fantastic time to take a trip to Amsterdam, where you can see the lovely countryside and the famous tulips of Holland. However, beautiful flowers and gorgeous scenery are not the only reasons to...more
Excess baggage rules ready to catch out the unwary holidaymaker The eminently sensible idea of having items of luggage sent ahead before flying off on holiday looks like being one of the top travel trends of 2010. It's all in response to...more
Synopsis" Top level overview of the French defense industry" A breakdown of the French defense industry by spend pattern valued from 2004 through 2009 and forecasted from 2010 through 2015" A breakdown of the markets by segment valued from 2004...more
Summer Trip to Budapest Have you considered your summer vacation yet? The time to start planning is now, since winter is almost over and most of the airlines have already negotiated their contracts with consolidators and announced fare sales....more
Christmas Shopping Strategies for Busy Moms As a mother, it is expected from us to prepare gifts for our children. Regardless of how busy we are with our career and taking care of our homes at the exact same time, we just cannot miss the...more