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25th September 2009
Tintagel on the north coast of Cornwall is a place of myth and legend, a site that has inspired people of centuries and still draws thousands of people to every year. It is perhaps no surprise that such a place is said to be home to one of the great legen... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd September 2009
While the mention of scuba diving generally brings to mind the image of some exotic tropical dive locale, the United Kingdom has a number of exciting dive spots just waiting to be explored by divers like you. If you have no issues with cold water diving,... Read >
Author: wbdoyle10th September 2009
August the 16th 2009 was a monumental date for many people worldwide. It marked the 40th anniversary of The King's death. It was marked throughout the world in many different ways. As any good Elvis Presley biography will tell you, at 3.30pm on the 16th o... Read >
Author: Theresea10th September 2009
August the 16th 2009 was a monumental date for many people worldwide. It marked the 40th anniversary of The King's death. It was marked throughout the world in many different ways. As any good Elvis Presley biography will tell you, at 3.30pm on the 16th o... Read >
Author: Theresea08th August 2009
Famed for its legendary cigars and for the popular cult icon, Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevera, Cuba is an island overshadowed by its political past, blinding people to its stunning array of attractions.
Havana is one of the best known cities on the island, a... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton26th June 2009
The only cemetery of its kind in the world, Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial, lies of the beaten path 7 west of Tuscumbia, AL. Here in a small grassy meadow lies the final resting place of over 200 authentic coon dogs from all across the United States.
... Read >
Author: Allegrobusman11th June 2009
Paris is a fashionable city that is known for its art, culture and fashion. It's a city people have on their list of places to visit and somewhere that many people go to feel alive.
Conversely, it is also a city that a lot of people want to be laid ... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell25th March 2009
Patio stones sink from unstable (soft) ground, normally caused by improper drainage. The only way to permanently correct this is to stabilize the ground and allow the water to drain away. If your patio is at the bottom of a hill or in a depression in your... Read >
Author: yxpweed16th January 2009
With its grand architecture and imperial past, the attractions of St Petersburg have made the city a fantastic short-break destination to rival the rest of Europe's cultural centers.
History and Architecture
Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, St Pe... Read >
Author: Paul Scottyn16th January 2009
A trip to Taj Mahal will give you more than just a trip to another ancient monument. Visiting Taj is like a journey to the glorious Indian historic age witnessing an eternal love story. Taj is just not another architectural grandeur but it is an epitome o... Read >
Author: Aparajita09th January 2009
When a loved one passes away, the remaining family members and friends often have to make a number of decisions about the funeral. In most cases, these decisions have to be made quickly in the midst of great emotional duress.
Such decisions leave many qu... Read >
Author: Richard Henry09th January 2009
The East India Company constructed one of the oldest remnants of the colourful history of Macau, the Old Protestant Cemetery Macau during the early 18th century. The cemetery that is now considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO was constructed due to th... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye21st October 2008
Why not whisk your partner away to romantic Dublin, the resting place of St. Valentine himself, for a weekend that'll really set your heart racing...
Ideas for a romantic weekend in Dublin: Saint Valentines final resting place
Dublin has a long ass... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley07th October 2008
With its overflowing diversity of 800 million inhabitants, speaking an estimated 1000 dialects in 54 countries, Africa is the second largest continent of the world. Often, Africa is associated with a bad misconceptions but it is actually a land of paradis... Read >
Author: May Marielle24th September 2008
If you always thought history was dull - read on! When history books record the reigns of Kings and Queens of England we are presented with the dry bones - facts and dates of their various reigns and very little else.
Now you can find out just what made ... Read >
Author: JoMoss24th August 2008
Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, figures on the itinerary of every tourist to India.
If this is your first visit to the Taj, there is only one thing to remember – everything that has been said about it is at best inadequate. This mausoleum is a piec... Read >
Author: ravi20th August 2008
The fourteenth arrondissement is located in southern Paris on the Seine River's Left Bank. The arrondissement covers about 2.2 square miles (over five and a half square kilometers) and is home to over one hundred thirty thousand residents and about sevent... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss04th June 2008
I have always been fascinated by the idea of love between a man and a woman being so powerful that it would actually inspire a post-mortem tribute that would draw in the fascination of many. The story of the Taj Mahal is my favorite, of course. I had co... Read >
Author: tiandioracle28th May 2008
Some 118 islands make up this hopelessly romantic Italian travel Mecca and there are plenty of attractions that price-wise are beyond the majority of backpacker in their hostels in Venice. That said there are also a great many fantastic sights visitors ca... Read >
Author: Paul Scottyn24th April 2008
ow to honour a giant of French literature who has had a unique place in the hearts and conscience of the country for the best part of the last 50 years? That's the question that many are posing after the death on Thursday at the age of 94 of the poet and ... Read >
Author: Johnny Summerton09th April 2008
A funeral of a loved one, or anyone else, is always a trying time in a person's life. There are many different tasks and last minute items to deal with, so it's good to know some of the language used to avoid any confusion.
Funerals are commonly held f... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo08th April 2008
Prague Castle, one of Prague’s most famous landmarks, has been through as many as four major reconstructions. Reputed to be one of the biggest castles in the world, the original ancient castle was built in the 9th century and new buildings were added ov... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson10th March 2008
by Philip Yaffe
Abraham Lincoln, America's iconic 16th President (1861-65), was never known as either a great writer or a great orator. Yet he penned one of the most highly praised and oft-quoted speeches in history. It was probably so good because i... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe22nd February 2008
Kerala pilgrim centres receive pilgrims from all over India and around the world. You feel the tout God’s own Country literally true when you see a number of pilgrim centres in Kerala. This land is interspersed with Hindu, Muslim and Christian pilgrim c... Read >
Author: Dev Sri20th September 2007
"If you think that the handcrafted necklace you bought as a birthday gift for Mom was expensive, or that the scrapbook you made for your girlfriend already took a lot of hard work, then you most likely have not heard about these gifts. Read this short ... Read >
Author: Maraya Mullen17th September 2007
Short weekend holidays are becoming a popular way to get away from it all while you wait for that week or two you’ve booked off from work. Whether you’re making the most of a bank holiday weekend or simply taking an extra day or so off from your job,... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton08th August 2007
While on a recent camping trip, I was outside my tent looking up at the brilliant stars in the night sky. The sound of hummingbirds had faded with the last light of the sun and was replaced with crickets cheering wind blown pine needles racing across the ... Read >
Author: jadamsohso10th June 2007
Georgia, and its capital and largest city, Atlanta are centers of the New South and of banking and commerce. Georgia however has many historic sites, being one of the original thirteen colonies. Your Georgia Incorporation could span fields of comme... Read >
21st May 2007
1) Underestimating the effects of inflation If you retire on $4,000 month today, in 15 years @ 3% inflation you will need $6,232 month just to stay even with the cost of living. Moral: Don’t invest solely in fixed interest investments; build part of you... Read >
Author: Steve Hood14th January 2007
Kashmir’s Biblical Connections merit scientific investigation
Kashmir has many popular myths and legends. Mysterious, intriguing and sometimes controversia... Read >
Author: M.Ashraf15th November 2006
London is a city rich and varied in history and yet has a blend of modern facets to please any type of traveler. With hundreds of art galleries, museums and dozens of other attractions including zoos, music, theater and nightlife, it is no wonder that L... Read >
Author: Jim Johnson16th August 2006
Winchester is beautifully located in the soft, rolling South Downs in the county of Hampshire. One time capital of the ancient English Wessex region, you can easily explore its beautifully preserved buildings and parks on foot. It really is the quintessen... Read >
Author: Robin OBrien25th July 2006
ATV Skid plates become stronger when they are covered as necessary. The logic behind this is very obvious; the more the skid plate covers, the more the parts are protected. Another reason is that, a smooth underside helps the vehicle slide over things tha... Read >
Author: Ryan Baliza15th March 2006
While the mention of scuba diving generally brings to mind the image of some exotic tropical dive locale, the United Kingdom has a number of exciting dive spots just waiting to be explored by divers like you. If you have no issues with cold water diving,... Read >
Author: Ian Scott23rd February 2006
If you love music, then you deserve a dream vacation getaway to Memphis, TN. More than just the home to Elvis and the legendary Graceland, Memphis bedazzles its guests with unbelievable attractions, events and accommodations.
Memphis is situated on a ... Read >
Author: Hak Ty14th February 2006
Years ago, upon my first-ever arrival in Paris, there was no doubt as to where I would begin my itinerary ...
I went immediately to the Pre Lachaise cemetery.
That's the final resting place of such luminaries as Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Sarah Berhhar... Read >
Author: J Square Humboldt24th December 2005
The Orkney Islands, location of Scapa Flow a natural harbour since the days of the Norse invaders, more recently a base for the Royal Navy, The final resting place for the remains of the German High Seas Fleet and the destination for this years Selby... Read >
Author: John Hewitt14th November 2005
The movie Titanic highlighted the relationship between Jack and Rose, an unlikely courtship that blossomed into an intriguing love story throughout the story on the true-life, ill-fated ship. The storyline, however, focused on another aspect of the movie... Read >
Author: Stephanie Tuia
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