Professor Eugen Weber, who taught history at the University of California in Los Angeles, has developed a series of public lectures on the Western Tradition. The series is comprised of 30 minutes videos which they are presented in a classroom format and then there are illustrations of historical records or evidences shown on the videos. The main emphasis of the series as the title suggest is the western tradition or civilization. But then as we...more
Departure : EverydayLength : Approx. 12 hoursType : Quick TripGuide : Private guided tourPrice : From : 79 EUROItinerary:-(Giza Pyramids & Lunch Cruise On The Nile) Our representative will pick you up from Port Said by the cruise exit door. Enjoy a shore excursion & day trip from Port Said to Cairo, approximately 3 ½ hours by an air-conditioned vehicle. Get excited by a panoramic view of Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Then enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise on the Nile for about 02 hours sailing. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch as you glide past Cairo's waterfront landmarks and are entertained by a folkloric presentation. Before beginning your return trip to Port Said, you will stop at a Papyrus Institute where you will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs of Cairo & Egypt. Price Includes:-• Pick up services from Port Said port & return (by the cruise exit door) • All transfers by a private...more
Roland Oliver, former professor of African History at the University of London in England once commented; When the peoples of Europe overflowed into the rest of the world betweenthe 16th and 19th centuries, the indigenous populations of most colonized lands went under. Indians in America and aborigines in Australia were completely taken and reduced...more
August 12, 2010 Written by: Dave UllmannSummer is beginning to wind down and fall is just around the corner. Along with football, apple cider and beautiful foliage, Halloween is one of the quintessential parts of the season. Who doesn't love dressing up as their favorite celebrity or ghastly ghoul and pretending to be someone else, if only for a...more
August 13, 2010 Written by: Tyna LewisAugust is almost halfway over, and before you know it children will be returning to school, there will be less and the leaves will begin to change color. Soon, the days of a warm vacation will be replaced with a windy walk to work. However, just because the summer is almost spent does not mean you have to let the good times end. Getting your friends and family together for a luau can be a great way to have a blast and say farewell to the summer at the same time!For starters, you'll need to deliver clever invitations. For a luau, there are a lot of options at your disposal, but one good choice is to select announcements that depict a beach scene. Of course, it would be a great idea to include a palm tree and a beautiful sunset on them. Another direction you could take is to send out invites that rely on color, rather than pictures. Using tropical blues, oranges and greens will be an understated way to invite your guests.Now that your invites are chosen, it's time to transform your home into a Hawaiian hangout. With the warm weather, the best place to begin is outside, so you should think about adorning your deck with a silk flower deck fringe....more
Belize sticks out inside Central the USA by having English as its official languagea plus factor for English-speaking tourists. Surrounded by Mexico, Guatemala, plus the Caribbean Sea, it has in a very short space of time become a...more
Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign had a slogan as a reminder to campaigners; "It's the economy, stupid". The phrase has passed into history but it still rings as true today as it did then and green campaigners need to recognise...more
Mention the word witch and it's quite possible that the wicked green witch in The Wizard of Oz will spring to mind or perhaps the rather scary evil witch in Sleeping Beauty. Halloween certainly brings out the very best and worst of an...more
Belek may not have the verbal appeal as some of the other popular holiday destinations however it is still one of the most popular and exciting holiday retreats in the whole of Turkey. As a purpose built resort, Belek boasts a wide range of modern...more
In the current scenario, you cannot think of traveling overseas without an overseas travel insurance. Inconveniences strike us without a knock; sometimes such aspects may take a toll on your financial health at the same time making your...more
American Eagle Outfitters is one of the highly popular and patriotic fashion brands found in the U.S.A. You can get many types of fashionable clothes and accessories from this brand especially if you are very conscious about style today. The many...more