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Travel-and-Leisure
09th May 2008
I'd be the first to defend Britain against its harsh critics. I'm very proud of our British heritage and really wouldn't want a permanent base anywhere else. But I must concede that our unpredictable climate does leave quite a lot to be desired. I can ...
09th May 2008
Four recently rediscovered works by LS Lowry, who is arguably Manchester’s most famous artist, are to be sold under auction next month at Christie’s in Lo...
09th May 2008
Salzburg is one of Europe's most popular cities. Although relatively small, (population around 150,000) it has an abundance of sight-seeing attractions and provides tourists with an inspirational combination of mountain views and historic monuments.
The ...
09th May 2008
Located on the Shindhaga edge of Dubai Creek that is regarded as the lifeline of the city, this palace was a strategic vantage point for the ruler to monitor the trade in and out of his country. What was formerly the residence of Dubai’s leader Sheikh S...
09th May 2008
Imagine 30 million tones of water in the middle of the scorching desert, now add state of the art water slides and wave machines into the mix and then you get Wild Wadi water amusement park. The water park is designed with a distinctly Arabian feel and it...
09th May 2008
The Singapore Flyer is city’s latest tourist attraction that literally draws in thousands of visitors to witness the beautiful views of Singapore and beyond it towards the ocean. Since its official opening in March 2008 the giant Ferris wheel has become...
09th May 2008
Being a bustling commercial city Singapore, draws in a number of travelers who visit purely for business reasons. However the city of Singapore is far too enticing to just pass by without indulging in its attractions. Given the small size of the city, the...
09th May 2008
It's the ultimate travel nightmare; you book the holiday, get the correct currency, even remember your passport and get to the airport on time, only to land at your destination to find that your luggage wasn't so lucky. As you wait by an empty carousel th...
09th May 2008
The second largest city in Australia, Melbourne is a major city for commerce and is home to some of the most popular sporting events and festivals in the country. It is widely considered as the cultural and sporting capital of Australia and has many sport...
09th May 2008
Located just off the west coast of Greece, Corfu has fantastic weather and superb beaches which make for a perfect holiday for all tourists. During the summer months there are regular chartered flights to Kapodistrias, Corfu’s international airport.
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09th May 2008
Balinese Castes
The Balinese Hindu religion implies a traditional caste system though it has never been as factious as its Indian antecedent. This is largely due to the fact that over 90% of Balinese belong to the lowest 'Sudra' caste, and in India wo...
09th May 2008
In 1673, within two years after the devastating attack by Henry Morgan, Panamá Antigua was relocated west to the present day location of Casco Antiguo. This was done by governor Don Antonio Fernandez de Cordoba y Mendoza, on orders of the King of Spain t...
09th May 2008
Located in the heart of London close to major British landmarks and busy business districts, the Olympia exhibition centre is famed for its year around assortment of shows and theatrical or musical performances. Located just down the road from the fashion...
09th May 2008
St. Paul’s cathedral has overlooked the London Skyline since 604 AD a constant reminder of spirituality in a modern business oriented cosmopolitan city. An Anglican cathedral located on Ludgate Hill and is the seat of the Bishop of London. Though the pr...
08th May 2008
After a busy work schedule people get bored and following same routine everyday makes life dull. To remove this boredom and make life pleasant and full of more energy people need some change? The change in terms of refreshment or touring. Every person wan...
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