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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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Tagged Cambridge, Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, Hotels, Robinson College, Shakespeare
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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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Tagged Al Capone, Bay of Scapa, Kirkwall, Kirkwall Hotels, Orkney Isles, scotland
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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
Posted in History, Hotels, Travel
Tagged 1066 battle of Hastings, Birmingham, Birmingham Hotel, Go Ape
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Tagged best, best singapore hotels, Hotels, orchard street, singapore
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Tagged French Open, Tennis, wimbeldon
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Tagged Cape Town, cape town vineyards, capetown, Castle of Good Hope, five star hotels, south africa
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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
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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Tagged 5 star hotels, Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand, Phuket, Rai Leh cliffs, Siam, Thailand
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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
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