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From the concrete jungle of Johannesburg, South Africa, to the wilds of the Costa Rican rainforest is quite a change. Two months ago, South African couple Gary Kritzinger and Shayne Mrazek left behind electric fences and heavy security, hour-long 6 km commutes, and a metropolitan beehive of 12 million people, for a different kind of jungle where their closest neighbors are tree frogs and toucans.

"We just wanted to get out of the rat race and be closer to nature," Kritzinger said.

The couple's dre

As healthcare costs skyrocket in top nations around the globe, many people are going on sick leave and vacation at the same time.

The world medical tourism industry has become a $10.5 billion business based on the availability of high-quality medical services at reasonable rates in many developing countries. Patients are traveling abroad not only for quick-recovery cosmetic surgeries or dental procedures, but also for sophisticated surgeries, such as cardiac, orthopedics, neurosurgery, Bariatric,

Someone in my home feed on Twitter only posted the number of followers he/she gained. And the number of followers he/she lost. Every day

"Today I lost 5 Followers and gained 3."
"Today I lost 1 Follower and gained 0."
And so it went.

The steady drumbeat of the daily report fascinated me: I wanted to know why these followers came on board or jumped ship.
I wanted to know why they followed and unfollowed this rather humorous, clever person.

Then of course I started seriously to wonder the same ab

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Kerala, also known as God's Own Country, with its varied landscapes, ranging from beautiful beaches, spectacular hill stations, attractive backwaters to adventurous national parks, is a honeymooners' paradise. Whether you want to enjoy the bustling city life or retreat into seclusion surrounded by nature, Kerala offers it all. With its natural hideouts, emerald lagoons and lush green hills, Kerala is one of the most romantic destinations in India, making it an ideal place for honeymoon. 

por Andrés Figueroa Vásquez

El pasado 24 de abril fue publicada en el diario oficial La Gaceta la nueva Ley de Conservación de Vida Silvestre. Con ella se declaró ilegal y penalizada la cacería deportiva en el país.

Fue un hecho histórico, puesto que por primera vez el Congreso aprobó una ley que no fue colocada en la corriente legislativa por diputados o por el Poder Ejecutivo.

Dentro de ella se incluyen diversas sanciones. Por ejemplo, impone una de hasta ¢1,5 millones a quien cace animales silve

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As I prepare for my inevitable Never-Ending Tour and the inescapable expatriation that that will likely involve, I find myself standing at the crossroads (again) and taking inventory of my life and environs—particularly the USA—to see what's left to do here and what's here worth keeping.  And even though I've been to some 150-odd (as you know, some very odd!) countries, there are still some gaping gaps in my knowledge of people and places that I've often been very close to, but never actually ex

Cheap tickets to Manila can be bought conveniently if you want to witness participating tribes of the Pasayaw Festival with their most vibrant and multi-hued costumes.

They captivate both the local and visitor's attention through their fantastic performances amidst the scorching heat of the sun. The Pasayaw festival is a combined word from the phrase "Pasalamat Pinaagi sa Sayaw" which translates to thankgsgiving through dance. This is how they express religious fervor and gratitude. They utter lo

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by Fyllis Hockman


For people contemplating an Africa safaris, the first place that comes to mind may well be Kenya. But many aficionados favor Tanzania, thanks to its vast Serengeti plains and a nearby volcanic caldera called Ngorongoro.

On my trip to this East African country not long ago, Ngorongoro was far and away the star. Occupying just 102 square miles (264 sq. km), this 2½-million-year-old collapsed volcano is a virtual microcosm of this region of the continent, home to som

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I am thrilled to have my adventures in Ecuador spotlighted on Around the World TV.
In this interview I  share my adventures at Sacha Lodge, a jungle lodge nestled in the Ecuadorian Amazon basin that is a birders nirvana, but fun for anyone who enjoys exploring the natural world. I also share highlights of my horse trek in the Andes  with stays at Colonial Haciendas with Sally Vergette owner of Ride the Andes. The story opens in Quito the gateway to adventures in a  small country with big surpris

The Taj. If  it is the only thing you see in India, it is worth the trip.

When I was about 10 years old I promised myself I would see the Taj Mahal someday. Often I have heard it called the world’s most beautiful building. It is also called the world’s greatest monument to love.

I will certainly admit that when you consider it was built in the early 1600′s, while Boston was still wooden shacks, it is an astonishing feat of architecture, engineering, construction capability and artistry. It has a c

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por Cristóbal Ramírez

Ginebra es una ciudad llena de bancos, instituciones internacionales y gente con prisas. Es preciosa, pero puede ser dura. Sus zonas verdes (uno de sus sobrenombres es la ciudad de los parques) hará que respiremos con fuerza y nos relajemos casi como si estuviéramos en el campo.

• Le Jardin Anglais. Su terraza con vistas al puerto hace que estemos en la gloria. Sus mayores atracciones son la fuente de bronce y el gran reloj de flores, con más de 6.300 plantas (el más grande

Dubai Golf Club, Dubai Creek Golf &Yacht Club and Almouj Club.
The primary reason behind the development of sport tradition in Dubai has been the recognition earned by Emirates in the worldwide business. Also the massive income earned by the federal government of Dubai via all the above events and tourism has initiated in the development of $four billion mission of Dubai Sports City, which is the only reason why all the worldwide sports activities performed in the country. The Dubai Authorities

Christmas is a fantastic time of the year, and we would be delighted for you to spend it in Hanoi Imperial Hotel – one of the best three star hotels in Hanoi. On this special occasion, we are pleased to offer good rate for booking room directly with us.

Only from $60nett/Superior double with window/room. Also customers will be eligible for participation an unforgettable Christmas festival together with the whole hotel staff on Christmas Eve 24 Dec, 2013.

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- Welcome drink on arriv