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Volunteer Abroad in India New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kerala abroaderview.org

A Broader View Volunteers Corp — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:16:01 -0500

Volunteer Abroad in India New Delhi, Bangale, Chennai, Kerala www.abroaderview.org/india.php

Volunteer in India....India is a sovereign, democratic nation in South Asia and the second most populous country in the World. It has been said that India is less a country than a continent, and it holds as...

Discover Antwerpen

The explorer — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:45:01 -0500

About

Antwerp is the city in the Belgium province Vlaanderen. De city is beside the river “De Schelde”. City population is about 460.000.

Origin of the name 'Antwerp'

The legend says that the name 'Antwerp' comes from the Dutch "hand werpen" meaning "hand thrown".

The story has it...

Onward to [fat] England...

Olivebeard — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:52:41 -0500

I've foolishly neglected doing any kind of research for my journey to England. It seems too obvious. Thankfully, Rough Guides does not make this mistake, and has updated their guide to England. The British-based Telegraph took note:

"As a glance at the tabloid newspapers will...

Bird's Eye View

Violet Alma — Thu, 8 May 2008 13:01:03 -0500

When departing or embarking Guyana (Co-operative Republic of Guyana), I always love to look down from the window of the iron bird, at the endless flora and fauna.

Guyana possesses over 800 varieties of documented birds, and...

Hello From the Balkans

Valerie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:21:20 -0500

To be honest, I haven't always dreamed of visiting the Balkans like I'd dreamed of visiting France, Spain or Australia, or still dream of visiting Argentina and Bali. All those news reports of this region back in the '90s definitely made me weary of this region, the way the Middle East would feel now....

Since that day in Taiji

realsoulsurfin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:10:32 -0500

2 blogs in 2 days! Yes, I am on Golden Week Holidays!

The tale of what really happened down in Taiji, Wakayama Japan can wait for another day, there is still too much heat surrounding the issue and my presence in the Japanese media means I must be careful what I say.

However, in tribute to the conquests,...

My special Isumi

realsoulsurfin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:43:04 -0500

As i walked my dogs along the usual route this evening-starting off past the love hotels, venturing up amongst the local houses and their surrounding small fields, crossing between bigger rice fields and then finally to the long stretch of beach that backs onto a quaint oyster-rich river-I was thinking...

The Sojourners: Accounts and stories of GreatVibes Travellers

The Sojourners GreatVibes Travellers Community — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:36:07 -0500

Hello all! Welcome to the travellers community of GreatVibes! We are the Sojourners, we are the proud team members of the GreatVibes Philippines Global Community. This blog has been created because like any other organizations in the world, we also love to travel while keeping our customers up with services...

Numbers So Far

Valerie — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:40:17 -0500

Countries Visited: 5 (Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland

Cities/towns visited: 7 (Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Majori, Vilnius, Trakai, Warsaw

Reconstructed Old Towns seen: 1 (Warsaw, rebuilt to perfection after being dessimated in World War II and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Tibet...

Going under the red pen

geotraveler — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:46:15 -0500

Posting an article online may net you a few comments both gratifying and questioning. Posting your writing assignment online with critiques of your style can be quite daunting. Even the most experienced writers seethe uncomfortably when getting objective critiques.

As part of travel writer Angela...

Australia is more unique than any other continent

croftyangel — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:10:06 -0500

What is all the fuss with Australia? This large island is the most unique in many ways. Visitors are drawn to her animals, people, landscapes and botany that are found nowhere else on earth. Geologically it is the most ancient, and being isolated has caused things to be unaltered until Europeans began...

Train to Tibet

Vlogabond — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:46:25 -0500

This article first appeared on my travel blog at tylerbell.net.

Traveling to Tibet is about to get a little more comfortable... for the rich that is. Tangula Luxury Trains will be offering luxury train journeys from Beijing to both Tibet’s capital of...

Two Weeks in Sin City Can Be Darn Wicked

traveling12feet — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:45:40 -0500

Aside from the herky-jerky internet connection (we were having problems with the satellite dish - I later found out this was the reasonwhy), 12 days in the same place proved to be... challenging, at least for nomads like us who will do anything to be somewhere different all...

Scuba Diving (and some hiking) in the UAE

YoLeven — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:43:03 -0500

OK, granted, the first thing that comes to mind when someone brings up "scuba diving in the Middle East" is a spot like the Blue Hole or Sharm al-Sheikh in the Red Sea. However, I had the opportunity recently to experience a somewhat less visited dive spot in the United Arab Emirates. Most...

Port Macquarie is a Paradise to Discover

croftyangel — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 06:05:10 -0500

Port Macquarie was largely overlooked by the early explorers Capt. Cook and Matthew Flinders, a mistake that should not be made by modern explorers. There is something for everyone and beauty unfolding on every avenue. So much to see and do, with nine beaches, excellent fishing, nature reserves...

Grime's Graves - What a big hole !

Fritzthecat — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:15:21 -0500

"What happened here?" asked my husband as soon as he got out of the car and had a look around. "Looks like a Swiss Cheese!"

And right he was, the pockmarked landscape at Grime's Graves really resembles an Emmental cheese with all those holes...

Norfolk Beaches

Fritzthecat — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:36:17 -0500

I've lived in Cyprus for several years and the last thing I expected to be impressed by after moving to England were the beaches. In spring 2007 we've made our first trip to Norfolk and were so impressed by its beauty that we keep on going back. We - that is me, my husband and our two little...

Will it be Bullfights or Shakira at Las Ventas in Madrid?

noambit — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:29:18 -0500

Understandably there are a huge number of people out there who do not agree with Bullfighting. It is a bloody sport and comes across as very cruel to the average American spectator. However, you would be missing out on an exciting, truly Spanish cultural tradition if you pass up the...

Spring Sanibel Adventure.....

The Traveling Shallow Water Angler — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:54:19 -0500

Spring Sanibel Adventure

Jan S. Maizler

Photos

Jan S. Maizler

Kowloon

jodapoet — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:48:09 -0500

The name Kowloon is derived from the "Nine Dragons" which represent the nine peaks in Kowloon. This densely populated territory hosts...

Aberdeen Fishing Village

jodapoet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:15:09 -0500

Aberdeen Fishing Village is the epitome of old vs. new. The high rises blanket and surround the old style traditions of this bustling fishing village. On our Hong Kong Island tour we had a stop at Aberdeen fishing village and took a ride on a sampan. The sampan was decorated with...

Wong Tai Sin Temple

jodapoet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:36:34 -0500

Wong Tai Sin Temple Tribute To A Taoist God

Wong Tai Sin was a Taoist God who is widely respected and revered in Hong Kong for his healing powers.

This was an incredible experience. I spent an entire day here in February of 2005 which just happened to be during the Lunar New...

Lantau Island

jodapoet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:53:55 -0500

Lantau island is home to Hong Kong International airport and the Tian Tan Buddha. It is twice the size of Hong Kong with only a few people calling it home. It is the greenest most beautiful island filled with majestic mountains, trees, hiking trails and beaches. It is virtually...

Wisdom Path

jodapoet — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:52:28 -0500

Wisdom Path or the heart sutra is a 260 word prayer which is displayed on thirty eight 10 foot tall wooden beams or obelisks written in Chinese calligraphy and form the number 8 which means infinity. It is really a spiritual and serene sight to behold. Getting here is about a 20...

Po Lin Monastery

jodapoet — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:35:56 -0500

Po Lin Monastery with it's temples and gardens is also a must see. Po Lin, Tian Tan Buddha and the Wisdom Path are all in the same area and can be seen in a half day. The monastery is also a calm and serene sight with it's large incense burner outside the temple where worshippers burn...

Tian Tan Buddha ~ Lantau Island Hong Kong

jodapoet — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:17:26 -0500

Tian Tan was the highlight of my trip to Hong Kong in March 2008. He is the world largest seated Buddha weighing in at 250 tons at 80 feet tall and carved in bronze. He sits on a lotus throne and is surrounded by his statue court giving offerings of lotus, incense and fruit. He is...

jewel of akbar,s vision

aimabroad — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:56:44 -0500

While the taj has been agra,s usp for a long time , it is no neighbour,s envy. the neighbour has had its own pride all this while. fatehpur sikri, the other majestic mughal monument in the agra ,is just 37 km from the agra. it was akbar,s capital for about 15 years , is different from most other...

india has such diversity;stay here & explore

aimabroad — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:55:12 -0500

Travelling is vital. the best way to learn is to see beautiful places. observe cultures. it inspires me.it refreshes me. also , it is the finest break for those in the creative field, as it evokes fresh ideas. since my friends and I are working all the time and to different schdules, it is tough to plan...

A Heavenly Hostel In The Hell Of Naples

noambit — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:25:38 -0500

Let's face it, you want to see Pompeii but quite frankly Naples is not a city you want to visit. Almost every traveler I have met on the road has told me just how unsafe they feel in downtown Naples: The cities lack of landfills has lead to complete stand stills of trash removal and when...

Chillin' at the Cheeca....

The Traveling Shallow Water Angler — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:02:48 -0500

Fishing Adventures in Islamorada’s Cheeca Lodge Fishing Adventures in Islamorada’s Cheeca Lodge

By

Jan Stephen Maizler

It was a long time since I’d traveled to the Purple Isles and there was much to look forward to. I was planning a first-time weekend stay at the Cheeca Lodge that was paired to...