Category Archives: Travel

Shakespeare in Cambridge

I thought while I was visiting a friend who was attending the University of Cambridge, that I would audition for the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival. I’ve been in a few Shakespeare plays while I was in highschool and I wondered if … Continue reading

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Kirkwall, Scotland

The city of Kirkwall has been the center of the world for the United Kingdom.  For much of history, this town has been the heartbeat of the region, the Scottish location that linked the Shetlands and the Western Isles with … Continue reading

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Wandering Birmingham

There was so much to do all over Birmingham, my family and I didn’t know where to start first. But, it was our family holiday, so we wanted to fit in as much as possible. We book the same Birmingham … Continue reading

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New York Nostalgia and Woody Allen

In New York, casino hotels are becoming an excellent vacation choice.  With all the great things that New York can offer guests, in whatever part of the state one happens to be, in terms of history, culture, and a lively … Continue reading

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Music and Food in Cape Town

For foreign tourists staying in the luxury hotels, Cape Town offers opportunities for shopping, for dining and jazz music, like no other city in South Africa.  The rate of exchange currently is such that the shopping is quite affordable, even … Continue reading

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The Pineapple Industry

Pineapple used to be big business in Hawaii. Sugar and Pineapple used to be words synonymous with Hawaii, but now those fields have all been replaced with housing developments, condos and resort hotels. Del Monte, after harvesting pineapple in Hawaii … Continue reading

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Shopping and Sight Seeing on Pagoda Street in Singapore

The streets of metropolitan cities offer a culture that is best absorbed, by walking those streets. Some city streets are more ‘walk-able’ than others, some cities have very few and other towns are known for the pedestrian traffic. This has … Continue reading

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Johan Thom, South African Performance Artist

An important part of an elegant trip is the automobile, and car hire in South Africa is made easy and comfortable. Mobility in this country is necessary and makes for exciting adventures that are simply impossible on foot. There are … Continue reading

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Biking Formentera

Part of the amazing charm of Formentera is the fact that this small island has no airport. Tourist fly into Ibiza airport and make their way to the harbour in Ibiza Town to catch one of the handful of ferries … Continue reading

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Orchard Street Singapore

Singapore is a vibrant city and is full of major historic landmarks as well as contemporary entertainment and dinning opportunities. Tourists who come to this city-state and stay in one of the best Singapore hotels are often times attracted to … Continue reading

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Dubai’s History

Remains that were found by archaeologists to the Northeast of Dubai, in Al-Qusais, are evidence that long before the sparkling city came to be the architectural wonder that it is today, long before the tourists started traveling to this city-state … Continue reading

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Lanai: One of Hawaii’s Magical Isles

If you are planning a Hawaii vacation, make sure you include Lanai, a gem of an island that still feels like old Hawaii. Even through the island is small, there are so many things to do that you may never … Continue reading

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Knowledge Lost on a Path

I was walking my dog along the water canal that runs behind my condominium complex when I noticed up ahead what seemed to be a dead horse lying in the middle of the path. My dog wasn’t alerted by this, … Continue reading

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Letting your child travel to Europe

Traveling to Europe is seen as a rite of passage to most American teenagers. As children, they study world maps, hoping to someday travel to the places they learn about in school. Parents, however may be weary to send their … Continue reading

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Cape Town Book Fair

Cape Town is a thriving South African city with a major focus on supporting the arts and cultural heritage. The Cape Town Book fair takes place annually and brings together authors, publishers, students and readers to share their thoughts and … Continue reading

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Palau de la Musica Catalana

The Palau de la Musica Catalana is a major landmark in Barcelona. It was designed by architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner and was built between the years 1905 and 1908. The design for the building is based on the Catalan … Continue reading

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Wecome to Paris

Paris is the city of love, passion and lights. The French capital gathers tourists and travelers from all over the world looking to find romance and adventure. Resting on the river Seine in northern France, Paris is globally recognized as … Continue reading

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The True Beauty of Spain

The history of Valencia, Spain spans thousands of years, from the day Roman soldiers set up camp along the Turia River. This is today, one of the most progressive and modern cities in Spain, with art museums, festivals and luxury … Continue reading

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Qutub Minar

Not far from the five star hotels in Delhi, you will find the Qutub Minar, the tallest monument in India. In fact, it’s among the tallest and most famous towers in the entire world. Comparisons that easily come to mind … Continue reading

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Aspects to Consider When Moving to Dubai

Many people dream of working and living in Dubai, India. A question that those must ask themselves before the decision to move there and go for it is this, “what about the cost of living?” This is information that is … Continue reading

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The Art of Life

Ibiza, one of the Balearic island of Spain, is the third largest of the archipelago. It is just over 225 square miles. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations for the young tourists and the members of the … Continue reading

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Singapore Political Theatre

Playwright, educator and activist, Kuo Pao Kun lived most of his life in Singapore. He was brought there by his father at the age of ten from Beijing where he was living with his mother. Kun developed an early fascination … Continue reading

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The Incredible Building of 1930

Of the buildings that make up the Manhattan Skyline, the NY hotels, the businesses…one building stands out as perhaps, not the tallest in the line, but the most elaborate and one of the most beautiful structures in the city. In … Continue reading

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The Green Festival, 2009

The second annual Green Festival will happen this summer in Leazes Park, in the city of Newcastle, during the second week end of June. This has been termed the event to watch for spring by the BBC and with its … Continue reading

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Winter Tourism in Ibiza

In 2007, the government of Ibiza has been creating and marketing campaigns for the winter season of tourism on the island. The island of Majorca has always enjoyed a consistent tourist season during the winter months, which benefits all businesses … Continue reading

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Cape Town Appeal

From incredible food to colorful architecture, from stunning mountain views to gorgeous beaches, Cape Town attractions appeal to a wide range of visitors, making it one of South Africa’s premiere destinations. Everyone from backpackers to the rich and famous are … Continue reading

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Bath Festival Fringe

Art on the streets of Bath, is and has been a common sight, sound and occurrence for many years. In 1992 however, one festival has been organized by a group of volunteers, the Bath Festival Fringe. The group has been … Continue reading

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Traveling in Thailand

One of the more enticing destinations in the world is the sovereign Kingdom of Thailand. Formerly known as Siam, Thailand is popular with tourists looking to capture some of the exotic charm of Southeast Asia while maintaining some of the … Continue reading

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Singapore Buddhism

Buddhism is the religion and the faithfully devout way of becoming strong again through the young wishing to grasp back in order to move forward. Taoism and Confucianism is prevalent in the cultures of the Chinese, the Japanese, and the … Continue reading

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Floating Oceanic Waste

An island, mobile and floating through the waters of the earth, twice as large as the continental US is growing in size and affecting countries, oceans and seas far away from its originating point in the Pacific Ocean. Just off … Continue reading

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