St. Augustine’s distinction as oldest U.S. city combined with an extensive heritage featuring Ponce de Leon‘s quest for perpetual youth just happens to closely parallel Greece’s reverence of top quality olive oil. Ancient Greeks believed that olive oil, particularly when infused with flowers and herbs, promoted a long healthy life. Even medicine and cosmetics were developed using olive oil as a base. Turns out they were onto something since countless studies now point out the health benefits of
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Today I will leave a short note about Chna:
- Beibei the fish, Jingjing the panda, Huanhuan the Olympic flame, Yingying the Tibetan antelope, and Nini the swallow are the official Mascot of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
- No Spitting.
- Ketchup originated in China as a pickled fish sauce called ke-tsiap.
- Trouble in China is symbolized by 2 women living together under 1 roof
- Chopsticks originated from China approximately 4,000 years ago.
- Silk was developed in China were it was kept a secret for more than two
There are many great cities in the world either on or near rivers. During my lifetime of travel, I have had the pleasure to visit the many picturesque cities situated on winding rivers. Here are my favorite cities to visit on a River. The cities and the rivers that define them. Because these rivers lends charm, ambiance and culture, and provide the rhythm and soul to these ten out of this world cities.
Melbourne, Skyline from the Yarra River.
Melbourne may be Australia’s second most populous cit
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We’re sharing veteran wildlife and nature photographer George Ritchey’s tips for getting the most out of your equipment and experience. With over 35 years of wildlife photography experience and credits including Robb
Report, Atlanta Journal Constitution andBirmingham Magazine, Ritchey offers travelers tips on how to capture, preserve and enhance their memories while traveling.
Equipment
I don’t recommend that you bring a tripod unless it is a ver
From the time of establishment of Jim Corbett National Park, it goes from many reforms at first it is known as Hailey National Park then after Ramganga National Park now a day it is house of more than 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species and one of the major wildlife tourist destination in India.
The park is situated in the beautiful location of Kumaoni reason on the foot hill of Himalaya and feed by three rivers Ramganga, Koshi and Sone. The weather in
Himachal Pradesh is beautiful hilly state of India, which is positioned in north part of India. It is well known as Dev Bhumi. It delightfully encircled by Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. Nature has really blessed Himachal Pradesh with mesmerizing attractions and enthrallment charm. It has impressive panoramas of endless natural beauty, convivial weather, exciting sceneries, meadow of flower, serene flowing stream. It is a place where tourists can explore incred
Consider the following:
>> Small companies operate the majority of business aircraft. Most companies with business aircraft have fewer than 500 employees.
>> Business aircraft users have a major presence in the business world. On average 92% are amongst the most innovative
>> Charter operators and general aviation serve over 5,000 airports in the USA. Commercial carriers serve about 400 which number is declining fast!
>> The business traveler saves up to three weeks per year by avoiding long lines
by Maryann Virack
I love the ocean. Growing up in NJ, my parents had a summer home on Long Beach Island and every summer, weekend, and holiday was spent at “the shore”. With dad in California again for the summer, I am always looking for new destinations. This year we decided on an adventure to the mountains – a far cry from the beaches on the Atlantic Ocean.
Lake Arrowhead, at 5100’, is within an hour’s drive; (90 miles east of Los Angeles) but I had always thought of it as a winter destination
Manuel Antonio is cataloged as one of the main tourist destinations in Costa Rica. One of the most usual itineraries chosen by tourists is the Arenal-Monteverde-Manuel Antonio, having this last one as the perfect choice for their beach part of the trip.
This popularity has been gained thanks to the number of elements composing this very favorite destination. First of all, the biodiversity of wildlife is incredible, with the primary and secondary tropical forests and a very large number of animal
There came a point when the routine of my life began to annoy me. Don’t get me wrong. It was a lovely routine that involved the blessings of children, but with that came dishes and shopping carts and lots of time in a car. I understood the need and comfort of it all and even thanked God for it, usually on Sundays at ten o’clock.
I began to regard this ordered life with a sense of claustrophobia, like living in an alley. A beautiful alley, but still it had narrow walls and shadows and, for some re
There are 20 most interesting facts about NY you can't live without http://tours-tv.com/en/soho-new-york-city
1. Dutch explorer Peter Minuit purchased the island of Manhattan (really its southern tip) from the Algonquin tribe for trinkets and tools worth about $24.
2. The first known name for Manhattan was New Amsterdam, which referred to the southern tip of Manhattan, a Dutch trading port.
3. New York City was the U.S. capital from 1789 to 1790
4. New Yorkers travel an average of 40 minutes to w
Rajasthan is a famous place and well known for its tradition and its rich culture. People from all over the world get attracted towards this place only due to its unique culture. Here you will enjoy the ancient Indian life style as well as the varied folk culture from traditional villages. Exquisite handicrafts, colorful fairs and festivals, colorful art forms, vibrant costumes and many other things of this place are worth praising. Cuisines of the Rajasthan are unique. It is a blend of the rich
The news about the apparent end of the 42-year regime of Col. Mummar Qaddafi has me remembering about the last time I visited Libya. Actually, it was the only time I visited Libya, just before he led the military coup led that deposed the ruling family of King Idris.
My trip to Libya included visiting the incredible Roman ruins at Leptis Magna (pictured here), and visiting with troops at Wheelus U. S. Air Force base and the small U. S. Coast Guard on the shores of Tripoli, and the World War Two
If you looked at afar.com’s web site you’d be impressed. It’s attractive, kinetic and well done.
The company, founded by Greg Sullivan and Joe Diaz, stresses that travel is “experiential,” and that travelers have to “get out of their comfort zone.”
That’s their brand message.
They want travel “to delve beneath the surface and meet real people in real places.”
Not an especially original concept.
Then I watched the video on brandchannel, and basically
The smallest national park in Costa Rica has something big to brag about: it was just named in the top 10 national parks in the world Forbes Magazine. Manuel Antonio is a pristine rainforest park and includes five secluded beaches. During a visit, you will see sloths, a variety of monkeys (watch out! They'll steal your food!), toucans, intricate tropical flowers, the occassional boa lazily resting on a branch and a variety of colorful birds. The beaches are among the most beautiful in Central
The Hottest Party in Spain.
Fires are burning all over Valencia. I cannot glimpse an intersection that is not ablaze.
Bombaderos , firemen dressed in black turnout, stand by just waiting with tanker trucks full of water, and portable pumps. I inhale the acrid smoke with gusto, awakening the latent pyromaniac within. My heart races as I turn left and head down Calle De Trafalgar. An elaborate archway of carnival lights, designed like the onion tops of a Russian Orthodox Church, frames the narrow e
