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Barcelona on a budget

Barcelona is truly one of the greatest cities in the world. Its culture, food, people, architecture and weather creates a beautiful setting that enriches the heart the moment you walk down La Ramblas - Gaudi's city inspires the soul and galvanises the palette. However with the euro currency being so strong, it's become much harder to find value for your money in an already expensive city. Whether you're coming from the states with the dollar or the UK with the pound, here's

The Ha Long Week 2012 will take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh from November 27-30 at Ha long city, with a focus on European market. During the week, participants and European tourists will have the chance to enjoy art and cultural programmes, join a picture drawing competition on Ha Long Bay, Yen Tu heritage site. Moreover, there will be a workshop introducing tourism potential and investment opportunities in Quang Ninh.

Co-organised by the provincial People’s Committee and the n

The area along Alabama’s gulf coast is unique with great beaches and wildlife refuges. More than 370 species of birds have been identified on the refuge during migratory seasons. The largest are usually ospreys and several species of herons. At the other extreme, seven species of hummingbirds have been identified. Mammals such as red fox, coyotes, and armadillos are also present. “Bon Secour” loosely translated means “Safe Harbor.” The area is diverse making it a great habitat for birds, the end

After several stressfull years of conservation, Uganda has finally gained from its sweat. The Mr of Tourism Hon Maria Mutagamba brought out this news in a press conference after several months of waiting for the final report. This news has brought exctiment to Uganda Safari operators as the chances of Trekking gorillas are now more than 70%. Gorilla Tracking is one of the most sought after adventures of Uganda. Isnt this a great achievement for Uganda?

Once again I can say that "I survived WTM London." World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry is held every year in November at London's Excel conference center. WTM is a vibrant must-attend four-day business-to-business event, presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to travel professionals from over 160 countries. By attending WTM, participants gain immediate competitive advantage for their business and stay abreast with the latest developments

Given Priceline's recent purchase of Kayak for $1.8 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, the question is either completely relevant or incredibly irrelevant.

But it's a fascinating question, and Hotelmarketing.com was bold enough to ask it.

Their disclaimer was that the question was probably "nonsensical," but their point is that Online Travel Agents (OTA), like the giants mentioned above, are under attack by airlines, hotels and car rental companies who simply don't want to share their booking rev

Welcome to Vietnam’s ocean city! The capital of Khanh Hoa Province, Nha Trang sees a heavy local and international tourist influx, especially in the summer. The central beachside city area is quite busy and full of cheap guesthouses and small restaurants. The beach and its outlying islands have sprouted some fine new resorts. The surf isn’t bad (for frolic, not for surfing) along the vast crescent-shaped beach in Nha Trang’s central city, and the bright-blue vista is dotted by more than 20 surro

Every year, when spring and the Tet  holiday come, if you go on an excursion to highlands and the northern mountainous provinces, you will be glad to see blooming peach trees and plum and to discover the mysteries in the Hmong minority’s customs and habits, to welcome New Year, usually celebrated in early January in the lunar calendar.

The Tet holidays last 12 days, with many community activities, and the most typical is the Gau Tao festival, one of two important events each year to pray for good

I am looking on going yet another cruise, I really have a hard decision on which cruise line to go with this time as I enjoy all of them. I have been with near enough every cruise line, I just want your personal opinions on which is your favourite and why?

by Andy Jarosz

Double agents, high drama, betrayal and plenty of high-tech gadgetry. The Good Shepherd, directed by Robert De Niro and released in 2006, had all the magic ingredients of a classic spy film. With Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie providing the obligatory glamor it was no surprise that the movie became a box-office success. What is perhaps less obvious, even to those who may have watched The Good Shepherd on more than one occasion, is that many of the scenes were shot in the Dominic

Thanh Hoa is one of the most interesting places that has a lot of wonderful and mystery landscapes attracting thousands of tourists all around the world.

Rai cave has still remained almost the nature and mysteriousness for many years.

On the tour from Phan Rang to Vinh Hy, a tourist attraction you cannot miss is Rai cave. Beautiful caves are created by piled stones. The mountain is not high, the cave is not deep, but they are very impressive as one side is Chua mountain and other is sea.

Nearby Rai cave, there are a small sea, a reservoir whose water comes from Chua mountain and a fishing village hiding behind a row of cactus blooming all year roun

Simply step outside any five-star hotel, and take the taxi which awaits at the doorstep to anywhere you'd want to go in Cairo. Unfortunately, there is perhaps no more expensive way to get about in this great city. Common taxis are much more affordable, and better yet, take the longer trips on the metro and leave the taxis for short hops.

There are three main types of taxis in Cairo. The first type is the old black and white taxis. These have no meter, and the price of the trip depends on the le

Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project( KVCDP)

Volunteer in Kenya for a life changing experience

KVCDP is  a non-governmental organization working with both local and international volunteers to bring change at the grass-root level mainly rural areas. KVCDP has it's head office in Nairobi with operational programs in Wagusu village-Bondo. The programs  were chosen according to the pressing needs of the rural set ups.

KVCDP operates by placing volunteers in their various programs this has

What is Vin de Pays d'Oc?

Wines of Pays d’Oc are simply more adventurous bucking French wine making convention. Elevated worlds above table wine (Vin de Table) but perhaps not entirely conforming to AOC (origin of control) standards...there is plenty of room for distinctive creativity in the Vin de Pays category. Grown in the South of France's Languedoc Roussillon, over 56 Pays d'Oc grape varieties thrive in world renown terrain stretching from the Spanish border to the Rhone delta. Growing condi

Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst divers. T

The Sonesta Collection of hotels, resorts, and cruise ships offers upscale accommodations to savvy travelers in select locations throughout the world. When you travel to any of our locations, you will find we have let the outside culture in. We have taken the best kept secrets of each individual area and made them our own.

A variety of special services and facilities are available on the Sonesta Moon Goddess, known as one of the best Nile cruise ships. These amenities include discothèque, a resta

The world is made up of interesting people and cultures.The only true inheritance that uniquely belong to a group of people is their culture;however; through cultural exchange we expand our knowledge and learn more about other people's ways of life.

Kenya voluntary and community development project has introduced a mixture of voluntary work and cultural exchange program where the participants get opportunity to learn more about the cultures of communities inhabiting the western part of Kenya.The

Before I left Mt. Cook, I took one last look at the amazing view. Staying longer was no option, because there was so much more to see in the South. Early in the morning, when my car windows were still frozen, I decided to drive more south, towards Oamaru.

I drove along a few beautiful lakes that New Zealand has to offer: Lake Aviemore, Lake Benmore and Lake Waitiki.

Around noon I arrived in Oamaru. Best described as a sweet little town. I rang the doorbell at the hostel, that was situated just off