por Jorge Mira

El miedo a volar se encuentra recogido en la última edición del “Manual diagnóstico y estadístico de los trastornos mentales” de la Asociación Americana de Psiquiatría como una fobia específica de tipo situacional. Los criterios principales para diagnosticarla son:

- Miedo excesivo o irracional, reconocido como tal por quien lo sufre, ante estímulos relacionados con el hecho de volar.

- Aparición de una respuesta inmediata de fuerte ansiedad ante la exposición a “volar”.

- Evitar e

New York Fashion Week will likely be coming soon to introduce the most recent spring assortment designed by the professionals around the globe. The event was the primary organized fashion week, held in late 1943. The purpose of this event is to catch the attention of the people who find themselves desirous about understanding more about fashion industry and in addition for those who don’t want to travel to Paris for the alternative shows.

This year event will be more exciting because of the prese

As usual, about 2 AM, when the sun still be under the horizon, many people had presented at Phuoc Loc beach of Tam Tien commune (Nui Thanh district, Quang Nam province, 12km far from Tam Ky city center). They were fishing traders, buyers came from many places, local people, transporting workers… and be waiting for boats to come back the market after a long fishing trip.

 When the first sunrays began showing down the sea and the first fishing boats came back, a new trading morning  at Phuoc Loc fi

Many backpackers consider Pongour waterfall in Da Lat City as the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam.

Pongour waterfall (its alternative name is 7-storey waterfall) lies in Duc Trong district, Lam Dong Province, being 50 kilometers from Da Lat.

Going about 40 kilometers along the highway 20 from Da Lat, tourists will see a signpost on the right. Tourists keep going 7 kilometers to go to the waterfall.

In early morning, Pongour waterfall is imposing and pictureque. However, if you want to capture t

Currently, many tourists come to Ninh Binh city to contemplate its charming beauty as well as experience homestay service in Van Long Nature Reserve.

Going along the Highway 1A about 90 kilometers from Hanoi to Gian Khau intersection, turn right and keep going about 8 kilometers and then turn right and go two more kilometers, tourists will come to Van Long Nature Reserve.

With an area of more than 3,000 hectares, stretching in seven communes: Gia Hung, Lien Son, Gia Hoa, Gia Lap, Gia Tan, Gia Than

Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Second Annual Blue Horizon Foundation Gala

The Blue Horizon Foundation team and our wonderful host committee invite you to join us at our Second Annual Blue Horizon Foundation Gala at Gustavinos. We invite all of our supporters, friends and those looking to support a worthy cause, for an evening of Fine Foods, Cocktails, Entertainment and an opportunity to contribute toward Blue Horizon Foundation. Individual tickets $300. Cocktails 7pm; Dinner 8pm; Live Auction 9 pm. Gu

Thursday, September 19, 2013                  

2013 Vanidades 3rd Annual ICONS of Style Awards. Mandarin Oriental in NYC. Invite Only. 7:30-11 pm. In 2010 Vanidades celebrated its 50th Anniversary by honoring three of the most influential Hispanic designers; Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, & Narciso Rodriguez. After reaching 50 years in the Hispanic market, Vanidades has evolved into an iconic figure within the industry. For the 4th year, Vanidades will continue to host a gala and award cere

Monday, September 30, 2013, Manhattan                

BORN FOR BROADWAY has announced that their 4th annual celebrity cabaret, featuring Broadway & TV stars donating their time and talent to raise money for paralysis-based organizations, will be take place at 54 Below, 254 W 54th St, on Monday Sept 30, 2013, at 9 PM. Hosts and full talent will be announced. The news comes as BORN FOR BROADWAY receives the inaugural Heart of NY Award, honoring arts organizations that have benefited the NY communit

by Bert Woodson

As a recent transplant to the Osa Peninsula (six weeks) I am amazed every day by the unspoiled, pristine, and remote beauty I am surrounded with.  Every day is an adventure.  I moved here after 2½ years as the proprietor of the Bella Vista Lodge just outside of Dominical. I had heard from my guests about the Osa.  Without fail, they loved it.  I never had the time to get away and experience it for myself.  Running a small resort is all-consuming and leaves little time to get away.

I love traveling in off-season. High season travelers and summer vacationers are gone. Back to school and back to work, which means better travel opportunities for me and you.

Off-season is when crowds disappear and prices drop, as hotels, tour operators and airlines look to attract travelers with deep discounts.

Granted, it's not the low season for nothing. In Costa Rica, it is rainy season … but, after all, if you are going to visit a rainforest or a cloud forest, you should expect some rain and

Minor Hajj to Sacred Land Uzbekistan

Country	Uzbekistan	Imam Al-Bukhoriy Mausoleum - Samarkand
Tour route	Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Tashkent
Total Duration	5 days, 4 nights
Transportation	Comfortable AC
Season	March - November
Group Size	Any
Hotel Type	4* given as an option
Placement	TWN / DBL placement
Meal	Full Board
Single Supplement	$110
Description	This tour will introduce you to the architectural marvels of world famous ancient cities of the Great Silk Road – Bukhara and Samarkand, known also as hometowns

The Republic of Uzbekistan is one of the two double landlocked countries in the World. In old times, this area was called Mawara'unnahr in old Uzbek language, which means "a land between two rivers". Uzbekistan is surrounded by mountains and deserts from all sides. Ancient and unique cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva once were located at the heart of the Great Silk Road, linking the East to the West. This country was the place where civilizations meet.

Upon arrival to the capital city -

Phu Quoc Island - one of the famous beach holidays in Vietnam today. This island owns many beautiful beaches, primeval forests and wonderful climate

The main center of Phu Quoc is located in the town of Duong Dong, Phu Quoc is about 3 km away from the airport and 15 km  away from An Thoi Ferry

Most of the hotels, resorts, restaurants and other tourist services are located along the coastline of Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong town. Most of the beaches in the town belong to the high-ranking resorts that

Xuan Huong is a very beautiful lake with its surface is smooth as glass reflecting the shadows of pine-trees which sing in the wind all day and night, and nearby the lake there are green meadows and flowwer gardens.

Previously, it was a big lake in Dalat City, covered about 5sq.km in the shape of a crescent moon. The Lake is a poetic site, attracting leisure visitors from both inside and outside the city to meet, talk and fall in love; and also a popular rendezvous site for coubles. The road roun

Visiting to Ba Vi National Park, visitors will be immersed in the natural scenery of majestic mountains, is back with the legendary of Son Tinh - Thuy Tinh being sacred and poetic.

Located 50km away from the center of the capital in the west, with fresh alpine climate, Ba Vi National Park has long become an ideal destination for local and foreign tourists. Visiting to Ba Vi National Park, visitors will be immersed in the natural scenery of majestic mountains, is back with the legendary of Son Tin

by Fyllis Hockman

Flashlights bobbing in the night as we gingerly picked our way through the bush, all 15 of us switched off at the command of our guide Peter, leaving his the sole illumination, hopping and skipping over the remote, seaweed-strewn beach.

Suddenly there it was, head bobbing up and down, long beak darting in and out of the sand, single-mindedly nibbling on spiders, berries, and crustaceans: the elusive New Zealand kiwi. We waddled in muted tandem behind Peter as he inched us to wi

The regal kingdom of Bhutan is a modest landlocked district around the lofty Himalayans in north-east of India. Endeavor and nature mates visit this place in vast number each year from everywhere throughout the planet. The spot is known for its astounding snow-topped mount crests, wonderful view and peaceful atmosphere. To investigate the best of Bhutan, a trekking tour is a definitive choice. The nation has numerous energizing trekking trails where visitors can investigate the rich characterist

HANOI- HALONG BAY EASY (3D2N)

(Valid from Sep 01^st until April 30^th, 2014)

Package included:

-          Airport pick up & drop-off

-          1 night in Hanoi Imperial Hotel (Deluxe room with city view)

-          2 day-1 night Halong Bay tour in Marguerite Garden Cruise

-          Complimentary 1 60’ body massage voucher

Package rate: US$329/2 persons (valid from 10^th Sep, 2013 to 31th Dec, 2013)

US$359/2 persons (valid from 1^st Jan, 2014 to 30^th April, 2014)

Note:

-          Extra person: US$100