Those who are frequent travelers have probably run the gamut of travel options. Convenience is very limited in the travel industry and when you are looking to reach a domestic destination you may be tempted to try and drive to your destination only to find that you arrive with an uncomfortable crick in your back and a pounding headache from sitting in traffic for hours on end. Car travel can provide you with some additional freedoms over air...more
West Africa was responsible in the past for the cross-Saharan trade, exporting many goods among which gold. They exported the precious metal in exchange for other products such as salt and horses. This trade market helped all the empires that colonized the region become wealthier. That is why the area was of great interest for powerful countries. Now, West Africa is still one of the biggest gold producers in the world. The instability known in...more
Indigenous cookerytraditional South African cuisineIn the precolonial period, indigenous cuisine was characterized by the use of a very wide range of foods including fruits, nuts, bulbs, leaves and other products gathered from wild plants and by the hunting of wild game. The domestication of cattle in the region about two thousand years ago by Khoisan groups enabled the use of milk products and the availability of fresh meat on demand. However, during the colonial period the seizure of communal land in South Africa restricted and discouraged traditional agriculture and wild harvesting, and reduced the extent of land available to black people. Decline of indigenous cookeryUrbanization from the nineteenth century onward, coupled with close control over agricultural production, led black South Africans to rely more and more on comparatively expensive, industrially-processed foodstuffs like wheat flour, white rice, mealie (maize) meal and sugar. Often these foods were imported or processed by white wholesalers, mills and factories. The consequence was to drastically restrict the range of ingredients and cooking styles used by indigenous cooks. On the other hand, some...more
Founded in 1850 and centrally located in New York City, New York, American Express has offered a number of different services to individuals that choose to take advantage of these benefits since the year of inception for the company. Offering a wide variety of different products and services, customers are able to rely on American...more
Perhaps you have successfully planned your next business trip or getaway to include trip travel insurance. However for individuals who have not, it is actually an excellent idea. This is just because you can find so many variables which may take place to lead to one to have to terminate or delay their journey.Trip travel insurance will give you...more
It may seem strange to think about planning a Christmas party at this time of year, but early planning can help reduce costs, minimize stress, and ensure that all the details are worked out long before the busy holiday season arrives. Also, if any of your guests will be traveling, early reservations are far easier to get and cost significantly less. Do your guests and yourself a favor by planning holiday season get-togethers now.Planning an enjoyable and successful holiday celebration simply requires some basic organization skills, a thorough to-do list, and a guest list. The simplest way to create a guest list is to look through your address book or holiday cards list. This is also an excellent time to update addresses, phone numbers, and email contact information, as well as add any new family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Creating the guest list first simplifies every other aspect of event planning. It provides the number of Christmas party invitations that must be ordered, the number of people to plan feeding, and to help determine the budget. The makeup of the guest list can also help to determine the best theme for the gathering.Christmas Party Invitations For...more
As temperature increase in summer, visitors may like to make the most of the hot weather and eat outside, which is possible in several central London hotels.Luxury outlets tend to offer varied menus that please a range of palates. Top...more
Gourmands and cocktail aficionadas have long known about the famous Peruvian cocktail the pisco sour, a delicious drink made of grape brandy called pisco mixed with egg whites, bitters, sugar, and lime juice. Much like tasting wine in...more
History Native AmericansArcheological evidence shows that humans have lived in what is now Pennsylvania since at least 10,000 BC. The first settlers were Paleo-Indian nomadic hunters known from their stone tools. The hunter-gatherers...more
When drawing up a personal budget, it is important to be mindful of the differences between your idealized personal expenses and the actual personal expenses that your budget expresses exist. Be sure that you are not delusional in thinking that your...more
Swimming pools are the best place to dash off to when summer comes. This is because when you're in the swimming area one can spend time basking under the sun and enjoying the water, effectively cooling off the body. On a related note, your backyard...more
Passenger jets and other modern transport enables us to travel like never before, whether for business or on vacation. Within a day we can circle half the globe. But easy and affordable travel has lead to its own set of problems for travelers in the...more