| One of Venice’s most popular festivals is about to begin: the Festa del Redentore. Ermanno, one of our local guides in Venice, calls this his “favourite festival of the year” (as it is for many Venetians!) and he’s taking time today to share a bit of information about the festival’s history and program details for 2013. If you’re going to be in Venice this weekend, you won’t want to miss a moment! |  (click to enlarge) |
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Arriving at Phu Yen, a province situated in South-Central Coast of Vietnam, a large number of tourists in Vietnam travel has been fascinated with the scenery of the sea, the mountains, the sky and the clouds of Xuan Dai bay together with the famous special foods here. The Bay is known as the the gift endowed to Phu Yen by the nature.
Traveling about 45 kilometers to the north of Tuy Hoa city, tourists in Vietnam travel will stop at Xuan Dai Bay. The National Highway 1A runs along the western bank
The Museum of Cham Sculpture is a museum located in Hai Chau District, Da Nang, central Vietnam, near the Han River. Over the past 10 years, the museum has confirmed its position as a place to preserve and promote unique cultural heritage in the city in particular, and in Vietnam in general.
The establishment of a Cham sculpture museum in Da Nang was first proposed in 1902 by the Department of Archaeology of EFEO. The museum is thought to have been one of the first 3 museums to be established in
- Barefoot Gourmet, una compañía de alimentos orgánicos iniciada por el exconsejero delegado de AOL Europa, Andreas Schmidt, planea conectar a los clientes con productos libres de pesticidas
En el 2012, el fundador Andreas Schmidt y un pequeño equipo de colaboradores abrieron la tienda Barefoot Gourmet en Santa Teresa, en el sur la península de Nicoya. Esta sirvió de plataforma para aprender más acerca de lo que quieren los clientes y la mejor manera de vender alimentos orgánicos.
Para Schmidt, «lo
http://www.travelandescape.ca/2013/07/exploring-koreas-demilitarized-zone/
An incredible place to visit...
Celia featured in a wall mural in Miami's Little Havana
“Ay, no hay que llorar
Que la vida es un carnaval
y es más bello vivir cantando…”
Today marks exactly a decade since the world lost one of its most memorable pop music giants. In the lines above, from one of her signature songs, Carnaval, the late Celia Cruz sang, “No need to cry – life is a carnival, and it’s more beautiful to live singing” (hear it in the video below). It's this positive philosophy in life that won her milli
por Andrés Figueroa
El piragüismo o canotaje es un deporte acuático que se practica sobre una embarcación ligera. Por norma general, la canoa se fabrica en diversos materiales: fibra de vidrio o plástico (para los aficionados); y fibras de kevlar o de carbono (para los profesionales). Para impulsarse se emplean remos empujados por una, dos o cuatro personas. Un dato curioso es que jamás se hacen viajes de tres sujetos. Los medios de transporte más comunes suelen ser el kayak y la canoa.
En tanto
¿Apasionado por la vida marina?¿Sabe dónde puede avistar delfines de varios tipos (nariz de botella, manchados y giradores) al lado de ballenas jorobadas y calderones que salen a la superficie mientras resguardan a sus crías? |
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El Pacífico costarricense le facilita esta experiencia. Dependiendo del día encontrará delfines cerca de la costa; mientras que en otras jornadas se podrán ver grupos de más de 1000 especímenes mar adentro. La gran cantidad de cardúmenes de atún permiten esto. También podrá |
A high powered delegation from PHD Chamber comprising of Sandeep Marwah Chairperson Entertainment and Media Committee, Satish Girotra Chairperson Sports Committee, Saurab Sanyal Executive Director, Yogesh Srivastava Senior Secretary and R.K.Singh of Asian Education Group met Stuti Kacker, Secretary,Disability Affairs, Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
“We are proud of Sandeep Marwah, the kind of work he is doing for the disability sector, he must be appreciated.
Da Nang city boasts numerous pristine beautiful beaches of My Khe, Nam O, Xuan Thieu, Thanh Binh, Tien Sa, Son Tra, Bac My An and Non Nuoc with bleached-white sand and clear and blue water.
Da Nang’s stunning coastline is over 90km in total length, and stretches from the foot of the Hai Van Pass to the Marble Mountains.
Local beaches are very clear for visitors to go swimming all year round, but especially from May to August when the waves are gentle. In particular, lifeguard teams work from 5a
Binh Ba island located in Cam Ranh City (Khanh Hoa Province), is famous for the name “ lobster island” with island’s richness.. Here are 7 reasons you should visit to Binh Ba island when setting foot in vietnam.
In addition, Binh Ba has been gradually developed into popular tourist sight. If you have never been to Binh Ba, here are 7 reasons you should visit here.
1. Convenient Transportation
Binh Ba island is 15 km far from Cam Ranh. It takes you more 1 hour of sailing to get there from Da Bac Por
Important place or monument close to the hotel: located in the center of the city in a park setting on the European banks of the Bosphorus.. Other amenities/services: Rooms with Phone, Voice mail, Data port, Safe, some with Terrace. Room service, Baby sitting, Health club, Jogging track, Tennis courts, Business services.
Hotel info: http://www.precise.travel/hotels/1879/turkey/istanbul/swissotel_bosphorus
Nepal is an astonishing country with a diverse landscape. Surrounded by the great Himalayas and dotted with gently-flowing rivers and serene lakes, Nepal travel truly mesmerizes its visitors. It is not only a great adventure destination but also a place with much spiritual significance. The birthplace of Lord Buddha, Nepal is filled with numerous gompas and ancient Hindu temples. Many Buddhist and Hindu devotees come to Nepal on pilgrimage tours to seek blessings and pray for salvation. Mention
The Marmara Taksim is at the center of business, shopping, theatre and entertainment districts, in the heart of Istanbul, Taksim Square. Built on the highest of Istanbul's “Seven Hills”, The Marmara Taksim offers magnificent views of the Bosphorus and Seraglio Point stretching all the way to the Sea of Marmara. The Marmara Taksim is 25 kilometers ( miles) from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport ( IST) and 50 kilometers from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) Taxis are available next t
| Lincoln Highway display at the Joliet Historical Museum |
If you live anywhere along the Lincoln Highway you probably are aware that this year marks its 100th anniversary. It was the first paved coast to coast highway, an idea conceived by a man named Carl G. Fisher, an automobile and racing enthusiast who built the Indianapolis Speedway.
| CCCA Grand Classics on Tour |
East of the Mississippi River the terrain was relatively easy to traverse and roads were in decent shape, but ou
A new research from the United Kingdom's National Weather Service, the Met Office investigates why there has been no increase in global average rainfall over land during the last century despite a 0.8°C rise in average temperatures on the planet.
As they explain, the hydrological cycle is a key component of the Earth's climate system. Changes in this cycle have a direct impact on droughts, floods, water resources and ecosystems. Increasing levels of greenhouse gases, contributing to the warming o
Gastronomy of New York consists of multi ethnic cuisines blended with native American delicacies. There are numerous restaurants where you can experience sophisticated dining. However, if you are booking flights to New York to get a feel of local culture, consider visiting restaurants known for serving best brunch in the Big Apple. Some of the prominent spots to enjoy high quality brunch are:
Tipsy Parson
The restaurant was opened in 2009 and within a span of four years, it has gained rapport
It had been a year since our last vacation. My mother’s condition had worsened ever since she began her stay in a long term healthcare facility.
My father who was home at the time of her fall said it happened quickly. She was in the shower and he heard a bang. He rushed in to find her lying on her side. She had broken her hip and that was the beginning of the end.
It’s scary how fast the tables turn. One day your parents are autonomous and doing their regular activities; going for walks, out fo
A new research from the United Kingdom's National Weather Service, the Met Office investigates why there has been no increase in global average rainfall over land during the last century despite a 0.8°C rise in average temperatures on the planet.
As they explain, the hydrological cycle is a key component of the Earth's climate system. Changes in this cycle have a direct impact on droughts, floods, water resources and ecosystems. Increasing levels of greenhouse gases, contributing to the warming o
La "Historia natural de Costa Rica" es una obra creada por el ecólogo Daniel Janzen. Es una obra muy conocida en las bibliotecas de nuestro país, pero desde el 1 de julio se puede adquirir de forma digital y gratuita.
Para Janzen es fundamental que la obra llegue a los niños. Según su perspectiva, ellos pueden ir explorando y conociendo. Una vez superada esta etapa, pueden empaparse más sobre la conservación en encuentros cara a cara.En sus charlas y disertaciones el biólogo suele emplear 3 palab
