American Idol of the current year that is 2010 has been much in the news amongst the viewers and all of them are anxiously waiting for the season finale. All the candidates have been shortlisted and only three of the contestants have been left behind on the respective show with all of them having acquired a huge fan-following. Therefore it is expected that there is going to be a very tough competition amongst these three contestants. Its only a...more
WASHINGTON — Gen. Stanley McChrystal ended his 34-year career as an Army officer Friday in an emotional retirement ceremony at his military headquarters here, marking the last chapter of his swift and stunning fall from grace.Before a crowd of a few hundred friends, family and colleagues on the Fort McNair parade grounds under an oppressively hot July sun, McChrystal said his service didn't end as he hoped. But he regretted few decisions...more
The Aeolian Islands is an archipelago of seven islands- Filicudi, Alicudi, Lipari, Panarea, Salina, Vulcano and Stromboli. Each island has its own attractions that you can enjoy without blowing a hole in your pocket.Lipari is a UNESCO heritage site. There is no volcano on this island but the heat generated by the laval underground has led to creation of many hot springs. As is the case with all other islands, there are numerous vantage points from where you can get breathtaking view of the sea and the other islands. The coast line of your island is not developed and makes for great treks. Be prepared to walk around a lot when you visit the Aeolian Islands.Vulcano, as the name suggests, has a live volcano on the island. This may sound like a very cool thing but the smell of sulphur can be overpowering. For those who do not want to spend a lot, a guided tour of the volcano and mud baths are good options. If the odor of sulphur is troublesome, you can go in for thermal hydromassage pools in spas set up for this purpose.Stromboli is the second island on the Aeolian Islands that contains a volcano. You can take a guided tour to the top, which is the closest that you are going to get to...more
The history of Chengdu can be traced back 2,400 when the first emperor built his capital here and named the city. Through thousands of years its original name has been kept and its position as the capital and as the significant center of politics, commerce and military of the Sichuan area (once called Shu) has remained unchanged. Since the Han...more
It might be the first time you have visited London or you might have been many times but whould prefer to check out the unusual places to visit in London. There are indeed a lot of things to do and places to go in London, but there is nothing wrong about discovering the unpopular ones especially if one has already gone through the usual...more
The goth look is a style that is dark, sexy and sometimes morbid. Typically, the fashion includes black dyed and crimped hair, black lips and clothes. The style tends to borrow from past fashions of the Punk, Victorian and Elizabethan eras. If you love the goth look then a Morticia or Elvira costume is perfect for creating a sexy but spooky look this Halloween.Elvira Adult Halloween Costumes - Want To Be the Mistress of the Dark? By: Velma Merrick About the Author http://halloweencostumesexpressideas.com/ (ArticlesBase SC #3510812) Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ - Elvira Adult Halloween Costumes - Want To Be the Mistress of the Dark? more
Paris, well-known as "The City of Lights", stands for a romantic paradise for travelers. It has always been a most popular tourist destination in the world due to the amazing landscape and unique cultural atmosphere. People of different age,...more
There are a number of pros and cons to visiting Pittsburgh's college campuses over the summertime. While this could be one of the easiest times to make arrangements to travel and find rooms at hotels near Pitt, it might not be the time to get an...more
Today, Dunhuang is a typical tourist city, clean and beautiful. Because of its splendid stone caves, tourism has become an indispensable industry to Dunhuang City. Surrounding establishments include various classes of hotels and restaurants for your...more
While traveling to Austria, make sure that you take an international SIM card by Matrix to talk to family and friends at really affordable rates, and multiply the enjoyment manifold.Tips for travel to Austria By: Matrix About the...more
Sometimes the most difficult part about Christmas isn't getting the tree straight in the stand or stapling the lights to the outside of the house. Instead, many people simply struggle with finding the right gift to give. Well this Christmas, why...more
The climate of Fuzhou is comfortable, affording tourists the opportunity to visit the city all the year round, especially between April and November. Fuzhou is a tourist city that boasts both natural and manmade sights. Famous mountains include...more