Thomas Paine died 200 years ago this year on Grove Street in New York City. He was a famous author, speaker, revolutionary. He made a lot of friends and enemies on his journey of life. His writing of Common Sense made such an impact on the 13 colonies during the early days of the American revolution.His was a life of great of ups and downs. His life was one of great unrest where ever he seemed to be.His thoughts on religion brought great attacks on him. Even Theodore Roosevelt called Paine “a di
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Posted by andy mossack on January 2, 2010 at 6:22pm
On the basis that First and Business class are the minority of the passengers on an airpline, I am fed up with the rest categorised as 'economy' or 'coach'. A more acceptable label for me is 'Standard class'. Airlines seem to be the only mode of transport where this type of segmentation occurs. Sorry about the rant.
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I was born in Belfast Northern Ireland, but my earliest memories as a child are from a lake cabin in Minnesota. When I was younger, my father insisted that my family take a month long vacation every year. When we were living in Ireland, this meant a trip to see our family in Minnesota. When we moved to Louisiana, it meant we would pack up our family Ford Econoline van with suitcases, and drive across the country. Looking back on my childhood, most of my family stories came not from my home, but
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Posted by Cao Thi Van on December 22, 2009 at 9:44am
Welcome to Vietnam.Have you ever traveled around Vietnam by boat?I suggest you travel "must-see" destination when you want to travel by boatHa long bay - The world natural heritage site - With its 3000 islands rising from the clear, emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, is one of Vietnam's natural marvels. The islands are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes created by the wind and waves.Nha Trang Island is the most famous seaside resort-town of Vietnam and is home to one of the most bea
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Last month a Nigerian Telecoms company announced that it will expand their top of the range fibre optic network to include Benin and Togo thus giving more opportunities for Internet based marketing to a wider number of businesses and individuals.Phase3 Telecom, Nigeria’s leading communications network provider plans this move to bring the total of network connected West African countries to six, enabling faster and more efficient communication for the region and linking them to the rest of the w
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We are pleased to announce a new listing on our 'Tours' page! Introducing three sustainability and responsible tourism educational tours from the Gambia, West Africa. They are the following:Gambia ethical lodge holiday:Our first addition is on a four day sustainable tour in which the tourist will spend a day with Gunjur Environment Protection and Development Group (visiting Bolongfenyo community wildlife reserve, eating a local lunch and experiencing a cultural performance, as well as discoverin
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The Copenhagen talks on climate change were suspended on Tuesday due to a walk out by the African union. Tensions rose because the African delegates feel that the Kyoto Protocol is being undermined by the richest developed countries. The Kyoto Protocol gives poorer countries different goals to richer countries in terms of carbon emission reduction, allowing them a better chance to develop. The proposed ‘all on the same level’ stance risks undermining the underdeveloped countries’ development eff
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Kerala has a 600 km long shoreline dotted with some of the finest, most charming beaches of the world, coconut groves, natural harbors, lagoons and sheltered coves. All of it as peaceful as the rest of the land, washed by the pleasant tropical sun and as pristine as ever. Kerala tourism is blessed with these natural occurances. These places are excellent spots to spend your kerala honeymoon packagesKovalam BeachThis internationally renowned beach resort of Kerela has been a favorite haunt of tou
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The forests of Western ghats are punctuated with large and small waterfalls that gurgle and splash down the mountain side. The wooded forests forests of Western ghats are hidden with cascading showersKerala tourism is a heaven for nature lovers. Abundant greenery ensures a continuing freshness for weary heart and soul. Along with the vast stretches of sea and river water, mountains and forests, the lakes and waterfalls of Kerala captivate the imagination of the incoming visitors. There are no le
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Posted by qat tesol on December 15, 2009 at 12:59am
Our web-based learning program is designed for student s who are new to the TESOL industry.It includes self-paced eLearning modules, live webinars, learning support, software demonstrations, video and advice from our TESOL industry experts which we have working right here at QAT.This course can take you 9 weeks or 9 months, do it at your own pace!After you complete your course we will help you every step with arranging a position in China. This is your opportunity to experience something differe
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Posted by Allen Cox on December 10, 2009 at 7:00pm
I promise not to step up on a soapbox here, but, if you're a traveler or travel professional, I've been wondering how you handle traveling to places that have political or policy environments that go against your conscience. Brutal political regimes where human rights are a rare commodity are perhaps the most obvious examples, but what about states, provinces, etc. in your own country that have enacted laws or policies that go against your values.For example, I suspect many of you who are readin
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Posted by Roderick Eime on December 8, 2009 at 11:30pm
Join Rod on his continuous journey to the world's most remote and fragile environments aboard the world's fleet of small, expedition and adventure vessels.www.expeditioncruising.com
For a truly unique family travel experience, join Wrestling the World in Summer, 2010 at the International Village in Nakuru, Kenya and spend 13 unforgettable days making a real difference in the lives of the local community. The International Village combines altruism, tourism, and education with a safe environment to deliver a revolutionary new concept: an eco-lodge that serves as both a volunteer hub for travelers and a permanent educational and job-training center for residents. 100% of the
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Posted by Ashok Nayar on December 7, 2009 at 9:45pm
This is a pretty cool site. Groupon.com does wholesaling in a sense, yet allows for individuals to get in on it. Collective buying power, so to speak. Today they're helping promote us at Uncle Sam's New York and it's an amazing deal at $35 for two drinks and two entries into manhattan's most exclusive nightclubs. It's usually a $75 ticket, so over 50% off just today.Check it out:http://bit.ly/5SBYGsRead more…
Relais La SuveraLa Suvera was a dream. The hotel goes back to the High Middle Ages as the Castle of the County of Siena ruled by the legendary Countess Ava Matilde dé Franzesi, a relation of the King of France Clovis, also known as the Queen of Montemaggio. It is therefore likely that the ancient name La Suvera derives from the French "Souveraine", meaning Sovereign.The hotel, which is part of a museum, has grounds and gardens that are remarkable. To describe them is much to difficult to capture
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You've eaten seafood until you're beginning to feel like a crustacean, you've sipped Mochas at the original Starbucks, you've even crowded into the Space Needle elevator with hoards of perspiring tourists – so what else is there to do?Pick up a copy of Seattle's newest hiking guide by yours truly, Best Easy Day Hikes–Seattle, published in July by Falcon Guides, and hit the trail. These hikes, all within an hour of downtown Seattle, range from urban treks to foothill trails. The twenty trails fea
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Posted by Bob Ecker on December 1, 2009 at 12:49am
With airline revenue dropping and the industry in a tizzy about staying in the air, airlines have tacked on all kinds of additional passenger fees to maintain profitability. Most carriers today charge you extra for luggage, express check-in, headphones, movies, legroom, internet service, pillows, blankets, not to mention food and alcohol. What used to be a pleasant experience has become, for many, drudgery. Except for a few “fun” airlines, such as Virgin America and Southwest, the experience - a
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