If you are planning on making a weekend trip to Beijing, the six best places to visit would be Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs and last but certainly not least the Great Wall. Visit these locations and you will find that Beijing is one of the most fascinating destinations in the world where cultural and historic aspects of an ancient civilization merge together to create beauty which...more
When most of us here the word Singapore, the first thing that automatically comes to mind is shopping. We see Singapore as just a tourist destination where you can have a great time. While the assumptions are quite true. There is another aspect of Singapore that has more to it than meets the eye. This fascinating country has a rich cultural background which the local population holds close to their hearts. Hinduism came to Singapore during the...more
Doing Orlando on a BudgetCompared to pricier destinations, Orlando is one of the places where budget travel is truly possible without compromising quality. Its tourism program has made it possible for lots of tourists to save with their GO Orlando Card. The GO Orlando Cards main purpose is to give the traveler access to over 40 of Orlandos destinations with a one-day access going for as low as $60. Depending on how many days the tourist plans to purchase the card, one can access parks like Ripleys Believe it or Not, Kennedy Space Center, I-Ride Trolley, Winterpark Boat Tour, Fun Spot Action Park and Dinosaur World. There are also different budget hotels to help the conscious traveler save. In downtown, theres the Travelodge Orlando at $56 a night. In the International Drive, there are several hotels to choose from like Enclave Suites, Days Inn Universal, Orlando Grand Plaza, Econolodge and Comfort Suites. Check for updated promos online or get some help from a local and theres sure to be bigger savings along the way. Art and Culture Spots in OrlandoThere is something more to the city of theme parks and bars. For those who havent had a close look, Orlando has a flourishing...more
Pneumatic valve springs ConceptRacing engines often fail at high rotational speeds because mechanical springs are unable to retract the valves quickly enough to provide clearance for the piston. Renault's pneumatic valve technology replaced steel springs with light weight compressed air bellows. These could retract valves more quickly and...more
As the snow melts and things begin to green up again, homeowners begin to think of the daunting task of preparing the deck for the season. Anything that resides outside is going to get dirty and grimy due to the weather. The deck is a horizontal surface, and it feels the full effect of the suns UV rays. The rays not only discolor the deck, they...more
Central African Republic HistoryMain article: History of the Central African Republic Pre-historyBetween about 1000 BC and 1000 AD, Adamawa-Eastern-speaking peoples spread eastward from Cameroon to Sudan and settled in most of the territory of the CAR. During the same period, a much smaller number of Bantu-speaking immigrants settled in Southwestern CAR and some Central Sudanic-speaking populations settled along the Oubangi.The majority of the CAR's inhabitants thus speak Adamawa-Eastern languages or Bantu languages belonging to the Niger-Congo family. A minority speak Central Sudanic languages of the Nilo-Saharan family. More recent immigrants include many Muslim merchants who most often speak Arabic or Hausa. Exposure to the outside worldUntil the early 1800s, the peoples of the CAR lived beyond the expanding Islamic frontier in the Sudanic zone of Africa and thus had relatively little contact with Abrahamic religions or northern economies. During the first decades of the nineteenth century, however, Muslim traders began increasingly to penetrate the region of the CAR and to cultivate special relations with local leaders in order to facilitate their trade and settlement in...more
Protector for iPod Touch 4 - Christmas Gift idea Choiceness How to Choose a Nice iPod Touch Case A quality and stylish iPod touch case can not only prevent shock damage and scratches to your iPod, but also can catch the eyes of others. Choose...more
How To Enjoy The Holiday Season When You're In Financial Crisis Dealing with financial hardship is extremely stressful and adding a Holiday like Christmas to the mix, is a recipe for disaster. With the rush for holiday parties, busy malls...more
The Best Holidays are Greek Island Holidays They say it is impossible to please everyone, but when it comes to Greek island holidays, there is something to please every traveler.The Greek islands are very special because they are incredibly...more
Holidays To Scotland: Celebrate Burns Night If you like your holidays to be a mixture of culture and partying then a short trip to Scotland for Burns Night could be just what you are looking for. The 25th January 2011 is Scotland's official...more
Cairo, Egypt - A Basic Travel Guide Cairo is a city steeped in history. For centuries, Cairo was passed as a territory from empire to empire. It is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of the Middle East" for its beautiful riverside views and...more
V Festival Tickets band was formerly called Saracuse and started recording at Bedrock Studios in Leicester where Chris Edwards worked as an engineer. The original band members all hailed from Countesthorpe and Blaby, and the band formed while...more