Just as if you were going to Florida, you need to pack and prepare certain things in order to go to Colorado - especially if you plan on having any fun in the snow! If you were going to Florida you sure as heck wouldn't pack ski's and a wool jacket with down feathers now would ya?!? Hot! There is a one word explanation for you! Your winter ski vacation should be as fun as you can possibly allow it to be, but you really should consider...more
While some people could really care less about wasted time and money, most others will do whatever they can to save a little of both! These travel tips come directly from us to you, these are tips that anyone can use, and they are even tips that we use! First off, when traveling, it's absolutely essential that you map out your little journey. This doesn't mean you have to have color coded maps or anything crazy like that. But it is...more
So you are thinking of visiting central Italy in January, but you're not sure what to see and what to do. Don't despair; there are lots and lots of special events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rolling; January is not very far away. We start our virtual tour in Tuscany on the western coast and then travel east to the Marches and Abruzzi on the Adriatic Sea. Then we almost complete the circle by visiting the Vatican City in Rome.A major attraction of Tuscany in January is Il Palio di Sant'antonio Abate in Buti near Pisa which is held on the first Sunday after January 17. The festivities begin with a procession of people proudly wearing the colors of their neighborhood. In the afternoon a horse race pits local neighborhoods against each other. The winner receives a special banner, which is known as the Palio.According to Italian tradition, honored in the Marches and elsewhere, Befana is a good witch who rewards good children with sweets and punishes the bad ones with coal every the 6th of January. Local residents claim that she resides in Urbania. The celebrations start about January 2, culminating with a...more
Tianjin is a major city in the Peoples Republic of China. It has experienced an eventful and turbulent history, with many foreign occupations and a multitude of military incidents. By the turn of the 19th century many western nations had established their presence in Tianjin, establishing their individual self-contained enclaves with their own...more
Millions of people travel abroad every year and it has become essential for woman to know all the safety measures before starting. There are certain precautions that woman travelers need to follow to ensure their safety while travelling abroadType of clothing: Women who travel for Their career need to care for her type of clothing. Women should...more
Located on the western coastal line of the island of Luzon, Manila is the capital of the Philippines. Home to a diverse blend of ethnicities and religious beliefs, Manila is the global representative to its country. If the warm tropical climate fails to attract you, the golden beaches and the energetic nightlife surely will. Dont let the laid back, relaxed look on the local faces fool you. These Filipinos know how to let loose and have a good time. While most of the older generation in the region is relatively fluent in Spanish and most of the youth in Manila are able to understand simple English, you can afford to be a little relaxed if you loose your way in this part of the world.The Folk Arts Theatre was founded to conserve, popularize and showcase indigenous cultural traditions and religious rituals to various audiences in an effort keep these timeless treasures alive and well for future generations. Encouraging youth involvement for these activities is also a goal thats hoped to be achieved through these endeavors. Many culturally priceless theatrical works have been staged within the walls of The Folk Arts Theatre. A typical play here will bring to life magically enchanting...more
Would you prefer to hike along a trail in Patagonia, the Atlas Mountains or in the Himalayas, go lion watching in Kenya or tiger spotting in India, or would you like to wander through a farmer's market in Italy or in Vietnam? How about choosing...more
The Peking Man Site offers the chance to experience the early civilisations of the Chinese nation for any individual. Based in Zhoukoudian, this wonder of nature has been included in the World Heritage List without a contest, in 1987. The Peking Man...more
Doha, Qatar claims ownership to the second largest museum, the Qatar National Museum. It is located in the Easter part of Doha Corniche and is set up in a palace of a former president. With many collections describing the rich history of Qatar it...more
The holiday shopping season is upon us. The holidays often mean parties, gifts, and family functions. If you are tired of the same home and office parties and gift exchanges, you are not alone. Your friends may be looking for a way to beat the winter...more
Statistics New Zealand travel statistics for November showed visitor arrivals from Australia had boomed, up 9 per cent compared with the same month in 2008, but those coming for conferences had more than halved because of two large conferences that...more
The city of Hanoi in Vietnam proudly claims ownership to the Temple of Literature. During the French colonization it was known as Pagode des Cordeaux and in Vietnamese it is called Van Mieu-Quac Tu Cian. It was made in honour of a philosopher called...more