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Posted by wealth10 in Uncategorized on 04 7th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Seeking Personal Enrichment Abroad Through Voluntourism
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Posted by wealth10 in Uncategorized on 04 6th, 2010 | No Comments
South Beach: A Tropical Location Close to Home
Americans who want to plan a tropical beach vacation without traveling beyond the continental U.S. should set their sights on Miami. The city’s multi-cultural flair, superb beaches and lively nightspots satisfy everyone from art buffs to water sports enthusiasts to partiers.
Miami’s South...
Posted by wealth10 in Uncategorized on 04 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Bed-and-Breakfasts Offer Pampering, Value, History
Bed-and-breakfasts aren’t just for the old folks anymore, especially in South Carolina.
“We’re seeing a lot of twenty-somethings now,” said Katherine Brown, proprietor of the Bloomsbury Inn in Camden and a board member of the 74-member South Carolina Bed and Breakfast Association....
Posted by wealth10 in Uncategorized on 04 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Why Hula When You Can Bula?
When Americans think about tropical paradise, their minds turn to Hawaii. But those in search of sun and island escapes — not crowds and high-end department stores — might want to think about visiting other areas of the South Pacific. For a more affordable, more authentic experience, just...
Is Cozumel Heaven on Earth?
Many people make the trek each year to one of the most beautiful islands in the world, Cozumel. Cozumel has grown from a small fishing community to a full tourist destination. Beautiful beaches, Mayan ruins, and scuba diving give something for everyone in Cozumel.
Discove the beauty of Cozumel.
Can you...
Amazing Star Formations
Star formations are unbelievable, comparatively unappreciated structures that are a fascination of mine – banging constructions that only actually become visually arresting when you look down on them from above. This case of munition design was acquired in the early 16th century as citizenry realized...
Traveling to the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
The very first travel guide, according to the Ancient Greeks.
Some 2,450 years before the Lonely Planet became the definitive travel guide for the world trekker, Ancient Greece, the foremost civilisation of the time had Herodotus. The Greek historian was the first man to put together a travel list...
Posted by admin in Featured Articles on 02 26th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Gold Mining in Indonesia
Indonesia was the world’s seventh largest gold producer in 2003, producing 163 t compared to 158 t in 2002. Over 70% of Indonesia’s production is generated as a by-product of copper mining at Grasberg and Batu Hijau, both of which reported higher production year on year.Grasberg, the world’s...
Posted by admin in Featured Articles on 02 1st, 2010 | No Comments
Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle in Czech Republic
Hluboká nad Vltavou is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, near ?eské Bud?jovice. This town was a favourite of Charles IV, who often visited when residing in ?eské Bud?jovice. It is best known for its famous Windsor style chateau.
The original royal castle of P?emysl Otakar...
Posted by admin in Featured Articles on 01 31st, 2010 | 1 Comment
Mythical Temple Found in Peru
A thousand-year-old temple complex (including a tomb with human sacrifice victims, shown in a digital illustration) has been found under the windswept dunes of northwestern Peru, archaeologists say.
The discovery of the complex, excavated near the city of Chiclayo (map) between 2006 and late 2009, has...