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Across the border in Mexico

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

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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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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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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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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