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Something that people don’t do enough is travel when they are at uni - it’s the most perfect time to hit up some local spots or go for a road trip from your campus because you’re in that sweet spot between being a teenager and being an adult which means that you’re old enough to drive, you’re responsible enough to take care of yourself but you don’t have all the responsibilities of an adult! 

I made sure that I took advantage of my semester break while at university, and while many of my peers wh

Sitting at home in this quarantine period, reminiscing about old vacations is one way to cheer up our mood. Being home for such an extended period of time is bound to take a toll on us mentally. Not being able to step out of the house, except for essentials, can cause severe cabin fever for many. Thus, the only way to cope with this lockdown is by planning your next vacation in your head.

There are many great resorts in Kolkata ideal for spending a relaxing weekend break with your family. After e

Spring means a return to sunshine; and if the sun is not shining yet in your part of the world, it’s time for a sunny Spring Break getaway.

There is a reason Spring Break is called what it is – a break from winter’s chill to tide you over until summer. But if you are looking to avoid the crowds of heavily partying spring break students and instead have a true getaway, then choose a destination not frequented by that set.

Costa Rica is being talked about everywhere for vacations, but is not a touri

Tired of that heavy winter coat, snow boots and wet, dismal weather? We agree. As record-high levels of snow, ice and rain and record-low temperatures continue to grip North America and Europe, Costa Rica is looking better and better as a Spring Break 2014 destination.

It’s time for some sun, and Costa Rica has plenty of it. Costa Rica’s dry summer season continues to deliver endless tropical sunshine over most of the country – welcome news for beleaguered residents in the cold north.

If a Costa

Spring Break is just around the corner!

This year, try something different for you and your family and learn to surf like a pro in Costa Rica!

Warm tropical water, world-class waves, friendly and fun atmosphere, and international language experience – all of this and more at the
Del Mar Surfing Academy. Located within
Costa Rica’s Central and North Pacific Coast
at
Jaco,
Esterillos
and Santa Teresa beaches, the academy offers safe and memorable vacations for kids, teens (up to age 19) and families

There is no visit to Cairo is complete without seeing the majesty of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. With your own private Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your private tour of these famous symbols of Egypt's ancient civilization. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites you'll visit. On the Giza plateau, the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx date back over 3,000 years. While there ar

Explore Memphis and Sakkara, two of Egypt's most important archaeological treasures. Sakkara is home to the oldest pyramid in Egypt, and Memphis was the former capital founded in 3,100 BC. Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt. Early on, Memphis was more like a fortress from which Menes controlled the land and water routes between Upper Egypt and the Delta. Having probably originated in Upper Egypt, from Memphis he could contr

Enjoy our private tour of Cairo most famous sites: the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. With private Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll see Cairo's most famous attractions in one day. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each site. Your private tour begins with a fascinating introduction to each of the three Giza pyramids: Cheops, Khafre and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids

pick you up at 7:30 am from your hotel then you will travel about 3 hours to Alexandria which is the Shining pearl of the Mediterranean Sea known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean". It is the most important City in Egypt after Cairo (called the second capital) and one of the most summer resorts in the Middle East. First visit Pompay's Pillar; it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis , it was once a magnificent

Want a truly unforgettable evening of entertainment in Cairo? Then don't miss the world-famous Pyramids Sound and Light Show in Giza plateau! You'll hear the story of Egypt as seen through the eyes of the Sphinx over the ages, and see the breathtaking site of the floodlit pyramids lit up under the stars. The Sound and Light Show at the Great Pyramids takes place on the Giza plateau, around 30 minutes from Cairo. The one-hour show begins with the illumination of the Sphinx, who narrates the histo

Enjoy a Nile River dinner cruise aboard one of the most elegant cruising restaurants sailing the world longest waterway. You'll enjoy top-class service aboard your Nile cruise, gliding past Cairo's illuminated skyline while you dine, and with entertainment provided by a spectacular belly-dancing and folklore show. As you drift along the River Nile, the house band performs your all-time favorite Western and Oriental tunes – with a twist! Choose from the set menu or go for the a la carte selection

You will be taken you today Only 47 miles (76 kilometers) south of Cairo, where lies the oasis town of Fayoum. The main attraction in this tranquil town are the wooden waterworks, yet another example of the ingenuity displayed by ancient Egyptian engineers. Originally named Crocodilopolis, then Arsinoe, Medinet El-Fayoum was the main place of worship of the crocodile god, Sobek. Apparently, during ancient Medinet, crocodiles were adorned with gold and fed honey cakes and meat by the priests. Of

Immerse yourself further into Egypt history with an unmissable visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Follow this with a stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar and a visit to Cairo's most popular Islamic attractions - the Alabaster Mosque. Housing 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo attracts millions of visitors a year. The highlight for most are the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun. His 6 gold gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is th

Fantastic tours and excursions to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Step Pyramids of Zoser and Necropolis of Sakkara, tours to Egyptian Museum of antiquities, sightseeing tours to see Coptic Churches in Old Cairo, tours to explore the Islamic monuments in Cairo to Alazhar mosque, Citadel of Saladin, excursions to Luxor and Valley of the Kings out of Cairo by flight, trips to Abu Simbel from Cairo by flight and excursions to Alexandria out of Cairo by road.

>> Cairo Sightseeing Tours, Excursions In Cairo

You will be driven from Cairo in the early morning to Catherine, approximately 6 hours far from Cairo. Arrive at St. Catherine and check-in (hotel). Climb the Moses' mountain at 2 am. Bedouin guide will accompany you during your climbing. Then you will come down at 7:00 am. Then proceed to visit St. Catherine Monastery, which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world. The monastery was dedicated to one of Alexander's rulers, St Catherine, who was tortured to death for the sak

Step back in time to the days of ancient Egypt on a private tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, the necropolis of Sakkara and the former capital, Memphis. With a private Egyptologist guide to lead the way on this private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites you'll visit. The Giza Plateau is only around 30 minutes from Cairo, where your qualified Egyptologist guide will provide a fascinating introduction to each of the three pyramids: Cheo

Article first published as Bugs Are the New Sushi on Technorati.

Sumathi Reddy's article, Bug Eaters try to get some Buzz on September 15 in the Wall Street Journal said: "bugs are tasty, and good for you, too—high in protein, low in fat, cheap and good for the environment. 'I think it's what sushi was 20 or 30 years ago,' he said. 'Now it's time for bugs.' Across the country, entomophagy—the eating of insects—has gained a small audience hopeful that the inclusion of bugs in global cuisine from