May 16th, 2010 | Categories: Travel
London is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. It's often remarked by visitors to the West End that there seems to be a lack of churches in London: this is because they are crammed into the City, far too many to serve today's atheistic populace (Mammon is better served with banks - at the latest survey fewer than one mi llion believers attend church on a regular basis in the whole of England) and some are relegated to monuments or the private chapels of the guilds. A number of ...
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May 8th, 2010 | Categories: Travel
London is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. It's often remarked by visitors to the West End that there seems to be a lack of churches in London: this is because they are crammed into the City, far too many to serve today's atheistic populace (Mammon is better served with banks - at the latest survey fewer than one million believers attend church on a regular basis in the whole of England) and some are relegated to monuments or the private chapels of the guilds. A number of ...
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May 4th, 2010 | Categories: Travel
/p> Tourist Guide For London By Lisa Mills London is an exciting, vibrant city, offering a whole host of things to do and see. It is also one of the safest cities in the world. In order to make your experience as enjoyable as possible you should exercise the same amount of caution as you would at home. London Transport Avoid using unlicensed cabs. Safe cabs to use are those licensed by the Police. The driver will wear a badge and the cab will have a licence on display. When using a hire ...
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May 3rd, 2010 | Categories: Travel
Apart from being one of the most acclaimed tourist destinations in the world, South Africa is internationally acclaimed for its numerous, highly ranked and aesthetically designed courses. In the Western Cape area alone there are more than 30 high ranking courses. Golfing in the Western Cape Visitors to the Western Cape quickly fall in love with the provinces amazing golf courses which are set in some of the most scenic landscapes and offer spectacular vistas. The fantastic weather, gorgeous ...
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May 1st, 2010 | Categories: Travel
Yesterday was our last day in New York City and our flight left at 7:57 pm, so we figured we'd store our luggage at the B&B for a few hours and head out one more time for one more round of urban exploration. Well, one area we hadn't seen much yet was Brooklyn (other than Coney Island which we explored on Friday). We really liked Brooklyn, formerly a sleepy suburban area, which has has nicely matured into one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in New York City, no wonder, thanks to its stately ...
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April 19th, 2010 | Categories: Travel
Brazil is a very unique country located in the south-eastern part of South America. Brazil has a large population of 160 million inhabitants and it is a country governed by a presidential system. The country is formed by 27 states, having Brasilia as its capital, Portuguese as its spoken language, and real as nomination of its money currency. In Brazil you will see many unique places and things that you will not find in other countries of the world. The carnival celebration, the ...
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April 8th, 2010 | Categories: Travel
The last thing you want on an African safari is to realise that you have left any important safari gear behind. Because of the nature of safari there are some things that are essential to take with and others that you can do without because they are only going to add to your luggage weight. This is a listing of some of the "must have" safari gear you need to pack to take along which forms a part of the full safari packing list that you can print out to tick off each item as you go along. This ...
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March 31st, 2010 | Categories: Travel
Like other Southeast Asian countries, food stalls are everywhere in the streets, markets and festivals of Thailand, providing an endless smorgasbord of aromas, color and flavors - food in Thailand is a feast for all of the senses. Picture a barbecue hotdog stand outside a North American sports stadium. Now, instead of hotdogs and buns sizzling on a grill, the food cart is laden with fresh bananas, which are slathered in batter and deep-fried to golden in a giant wok, then scooped into a ...
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March 25th, 2010 | Categories: Travel
Survival China Travel Tips and Tricks These China Travel Tips, Survival Techniques, will help you get around and make your trip to China easier, so you will be able to experience the real China with a little less stress. China is an odd beast that needs to be respected; the major cities, Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian, all have their own personalities. Some complex situations that you think would be an organizational disaster turn out to be great and you wonder afterward what all the fuss and ...
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March 21st, 2010 | Categories: Travel
b>HONG KONG is very much 'abroad'. Now that the near continent is easily accessible, countries such as France, Spain, Italy seem to merge styles and culture to become one generic Euro-Country. In contrast Hong Kong feels like a foreign country. It also has reminders of a colonial past, so your trip there as well as being a trip to a foreign country is also a trip into the past. Hong Kong is also a brash mixture of Western and Eastern cultures, a meld of designer clothing, electronic ...
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