Investing in your own business or in a franchise guarantees you'll never be fired, but it doesn't necessarily mean you'll be afloat when the economy goes bad. Although buying a franchise is cited as one of the best ways to invest in a business opportunity, what no one tells you is that all franchises are not equal. Some products and services are going to be bought and sold regardless of a recession but there will be others that will...more
Traveling abroad for health is not a new phenomenon. Medical tourism is actually thousands of years old. In ancient Greece, pilgrims and patients came from all over the Mediterranean to the sanctuary of the healing god, asklepios; the god of healing was located at Epidaurus. In roman Britain, patients took the waters at a shrine at bath, a practice that continued for 2,000 years. During 18th century wealthy Europeans used to visit...more
Keeping at hand an events calendar for holidays and special events will help event planners to avoid scheduling an activity without conflicting attendees' interests or traditions. An event calendar should include a list of major national and international events and holidays.The following calendar for holidays and events of 4 latest months 2010 includes many important dates that event managers should keep in mind when planning and scheduling events:September 20102 – 4 Sept, Madrid International Fashion Week (Madrid, Spain)2 Sept (Thursday), National Day of Vietnam (Vietnam)3 Sept (Friday), Feast of Santa Rosa (Viterbo, Italy)3 Sept (Friday), Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival (Toyama, Japan)4 Sept (Saturday), Liberty Festival (London, England)5 Sept (Sunday), Father's Day (Australia, New Zealand) September 5 (Sunday), Budapest International Half Marathon (Budapest, Hungary)6 Sept (Monday), Labor Day (U.S.) 6 Sept (Monday), Labour Day (Canada)6 – 12 Sept, International Conductors' Competition (Frankfurt/Main, Germany) 7 Sept (Tuesday), Festival of Italian Operas (Prague, Czech Republic)9 Sept (Thursday), Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown the previous day) 11 – 14 Sept,...more
A vacation in the South African city of Johannesburg is bound to include a visit to Gold Reef City which is a gold themed amusement park located on the Witwatersrand (White Water Reef), the rich gold-bearing rock reef that stretches across this area of central South Africa. This reef was the center of a major gold rush during the 1880"s and it...more
At the start, I want to say that on these festivals you probably wont see much of the international movies stars but as for the movies those are pretty god way to discover Croatian film industry, and of course to have some fun in original places. So let's start.Pula Film Festival – It is the oldest and most popular Croatian Film...more
Rome, Italy is one the top spots in the country for tourists. Rome offers so much to visitors that they can't seem to get enough. One trip is often not enough to take in everything in this beautiful city. If you are considering a trip to Rome then plan carefully. You want to see as much as possible on your trip and be sure not to miss any of the great sites.A Little Background on Rome. Rome is the largest city in Italy. It is home to over 2 million people with that number steadily rising. Located in the central area of Italy, Rome lies on the Tiber River. It has a very rich history that goes back over two and a half thousand years. Rome is the capital city of Italy and the former capital city of the Roman kingdom. Rome is also home to the Catholic capital, Vatican City.Rome is a religious city with many sites associated with the catholic religion. It also is home to various UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rome is a hub for fashion and influences the world with its trend setting fashion styles. Rome has also played a significant role in cinema and entertainment, being the site to numerous international films. With so much to see it is no surprise that Rome is one of the most popular...more
Native to the lakes of Africa, the African Cichlid (Cichlidae perciformes) is a large and diverse breed of fish. A huge diversity of this fish is found in Lake Victoria, Lake Malawi and Lake Tanginika and it is considered to be one of the most...more
London is one of the most fascinating cities of this world and it is the capital of the United Kingdom and England. London is the center of entertainment, fashion, art, culture, architecture, media, education and politics; it is also...more
People now take Travel Mobility into consideration when planning a holiday. Although it is true to say that we all deserve a break, this is not always possible and a group which is often forgotten is those with special needs. Their disabilities often...more
We all know the story well. The days are getting shorter, icicles are forming on your bed clothes as you sleep and there's always a frantic rush in the morning to de-ice the car before you slide and slip your way towards work. As Christmas approaches...more
It can be fascinating to see people's houses adorned with mistletoe at Christmas. It is hung over doorways, front doorways mostly so that anyone walking under it cannot be avoided if you want to come in from the cold wintry weather outside. There are...more
Christmas is fast approaching and that huge dilemma of what gifts to buy for all your family and friends, not to mention work colleagues, is upon you once again. Each year seems to go by faster than the last one and just as you have ticked off the...more