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My experience in the Country Down Under - Australia

Posted by mark alba escobar on August 1, 2009 at 6:45pm
A passage to country down under - my experience in AustraliaHaving lived in Australia for even a short period of time has given me already a picture of the country’s present situation in terms of relationships that exist amongst different cultures. One of the parishes where I worked for three years is a good example of multiculturalism.The image of Australia as a land of opportunity for immigrants, a cosmopolitan country and a staple of popular culture has helped shape my ideas, impressions and
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On our way to Egypt

Posted by mark alba escobar on August 1, 2009 at 6:43pm
On our way to Egypt – through the looking glass of timeUnencumbered by the sweltering heat, we slipped across the border of Palestine and visited Mt. Sinai. That sense of expectation and possibility of what we thought of made us realize to keep focused on our faith and keep our Christian hope alive that despite poverty and the angst of centuries ago, we were still animated by our faith that could be recalled in times past by all those who visited or lived in these places. This however was laden
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Some remnants of my pilgrimage in the Holy Land

Posted by mark alba escobar on August 1, 2009 at 6:42pm
Memories in the sieve – our pilgrimage in the Holy LandAs Abraham Heschel used to stress, “the point is not that we do not know, rather that God does know. What matters is not our feeling close to God but our certainty and conviction of his being close to us. That was the conviction that radiated some kind of assurance as we reflected on what it means to walk through the footsteps of Christ. As we coped with our rope-line schedule for each day, we were taken aback to remember with gratitude what
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Across the border in Mexico

Posted by mark alba escobar on August 1, 2009 at 6:40pm
Across the border of MexicoI did a mission work at Casa del Migrante in the border of Ciudad Juárez, México. It is where a lot of Mexicans, Salvadorians, Guatemalans, Hondurans, and Peruvians cross into the U.S. without fear and discover later that they cannot do so without any necessary documents.There is a search fro meaning that explores the struggles and difficulties the migrant faces including the relationship between home and away. Of the many stories I’ve heard, their inner quest for some
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Sojourn in Munich, Germany

Posted by mark alba escobar on August 1, 2009 at 6:37pm
Münich: On the prowl for perspectiveStarting pointIndia’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, once said, “we live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” Like a distinctive flavor and running theme of my sojourn in Munich, Germany this summer 2008, I was drawn to think about the compelling chunk of that deep enthusiasm to see the city that is known for its multifaceted attraction
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Freshly renovated rooms in Waikiki starting at $79 per night

Posted by Sandi Yara on August 1, 2009 at 8:00am

The Aqua Waikiki Pearl is offering travelers a huge savings with rates starting at just $79 per night for stays through December 25, 2009.

Recently renovated and upgraded from top to bottom, the hotel is located in the heart of Waikiki at 415 Nahua Street, and offers large rooms, sizeable lanais and the following free amenities:

FREE high speed internet access
FREE local & toll-free calls
FREE WiFi Internet access in the lobby
FREE daily local newspaper delivered to room
In-room safe

Hotel rooms featur
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Udaipur, India's City With the Majestic Touch

Posted by Lavanya Kumari on July 26, 2009 at 9:44am
There is an aura about the place. It is almost mystical. Wikipedia, the Bible of the netizens describes this place as the Venice of the East. We are talking about a place that was voted as the world's best city for travellers in 2009 by a travel magazine of repute. It is Udaipur, the lake city of India nestled in a valley surrounded by the Aravalli hills, reflected smooth and white in the clear blue waters of Lake Pichola. This historically alive city houses the most beautiful lakes like Fateh S
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Honduras Offers High-Quality, Affordable Travel Thrills

Posted by David Paul Appell on July 2, 2009 at 10:00pm

pic-honduras-copan-istock_000008651642xsmall1.jpgIt’s not often that the tiny Central American country of Honduras steals its way onto the outside world’s front pages. But most of the turmoil surrounding the June 28 ouster of overreaching president Manuel Zelaya seems to be roiling more outside the country than inside, in places like Caracas, Managua, and even Washington DC. Most Hondurans, by contrast, seem relieved by recent events, and it’s been largely business as usual within the country, including its growing tourism industry. In my opin

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