In France, as in most countries, the history of the Church is intertwined(to say the least)with the history of the State. For the obvious reason. Both are in the control business . Both want to tell their lost little lambies where/how to live, and most importantly , whats kosher and whats not.The state does it with taxes, subsidies, rules and regulations. The Church with religious mumbo jumbo. But, as often happens with two power structures in...more
A vacation, especially if you get to choose the location, lets you relax and escape the emotions and feelings that have been consuming you. But prior to traveling, you need to decide what activities you would like to do and possible locations, so you can plan a successful trip. Looking for an unforgettable trip? Peru is an off-the-beaten path location that is a great place to explore. A Peru tour package may be just the ticket when you need to...more
Travel writers therefore not only viewed foreign landscapes but also visually or verbally represented these landscapes for others to see (Pratt 1992). Representations elevate and privilege certain views that became symbolic of larger cultural movements. Thus, representations produced by colonial travelers reinforced colonial possession of the landscapes and further appropriated them in Merrell Boot their representations through means such as landscape associations and aesthetic landscape concepts.In order to examine trends of landscape appreciation based on the use of aesthetic concepts in these popular geographies at this incipient stage of tourism development for the Caribbean region, I used travel narratives as the principal source of primary data in this study. These narratives were published texts that contributed to the creation of popular geographies through the description of unfamiliar landscapes to the reading public. It is often cautioned that published sources may be unreliable due to the selectivity and subjectivity of topics as well as the fact that they are packaged for commercial sale. However, I determined that these sources were appropriate for this study because,...more
For a holiday to remember visit the Gold Coast, Australia. This remarkable city stretches along the southeast coast of Queensland and features 70 k of pristine sun drenched surfing beaches from South Stradbroke Island in the north, to beautiful Rainbow Bay in the south. Fly into Brisbane Airport, less than one hour from the Centre of the Gold...more
The Wild at Heart Safaris tour to Sandwich Harbour begins when you are collected at the Raft Restaurant near the Lagoon in Walvis Bay. At 09:00 the tour starts officially. After a brief introduction by your guide, your adventure will start.On the way to the shore of the Atlantic, with its crashing waves, you will pass Walvis Bay salt works, your...more
A coalition of climate change direct action groups, including the Camp for Climate Action and Plane Stupid, have joined forces to launch a mass action to switch off oil on Saturday, 16 October in London. The protestors are targeting the oil industry for its role in exacerbating climate change, as well as its devastating impact on local communities and environments around the world.Protesters have been invited to amass in three different train stations in Central London at 10 AM on Saturday, and will then move on to a series of targets related to the oil industry, before gathering together at a final mystery location. The targets are being kept secret and will be revealed via an SMS service, but protesters are being advised on the website to come prepared to HOLD A SPACE and to leave that space in a way that shows we've been there.Earlier this week, a list was revealed which showed 10 targets that HAD NOT been chosen, but gave an indicator of what might be expected. The list included the British Museum for its sponsorship links with BP, HSBC for its fossil fuel finance andChevrons HQ, due to its move into North Sea deepwater drilling.Sharon Viney, who is taking part on that day,...more
Experience Australia's east coast like you've never seen it before. The Sunshine Coast is Queensland's coveted holiday destination located 100 kilometres north of Brisbane on the east coast of Australia. Stretching along the mid north coast of...more
For a holiday to remember visit Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne, Victorias capital city is a coastal metropolis located on Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River estuary. Known as one of the most liveable cities in the World, Melbourne is a hub of...more
Experience the diversity and beauty of Australia's largest Western City, Perth. This amazing city offers renowned surf lifestyle, vibrant business hub and extraordinary creative arts culture making Perth a perfect holiday destination for all...more
For a holiday that has it all head to Brisbane, Queensland's capital city. Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia with a population of 1.76 million residents, with the largest growth rate of all Australian Capital Cities. Brisbanes...more
Are you looking for a fun and vibrant holiday destination, with a huge range of things to see and do? Experience a city like no other when you visit Sydney, Australia. Known as the home of many Australian icons including the Sydney Harbour Bridge,...more
Buying the right gift for the employees can be a big challenge because you have to look for the perfect present to suit the personalities of pretty much everyone in your office. You also need to make sure that you don't pay too much or end up...more