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For men only: A pilgrimage to Mount Athos in Greece
25 May 2012, 1:37 pm
All the Greeks I met on my way to Mount Athos appeared preoccupied by the euro crisis. But as we approached the Holy Mountain, their financial worries seemed to fade. Here in this corner of their country is a place where money has no meaning, where the angry protests in Athens feel like foreign news. Mount Athos is a state within a state, far removed from the 21st century. And in the midst of ...
Occupied Lives: Denying Medical Care
24 May 2012, 5:44 pm
23 May 2012 Occupied Lives: Denying medical care Mahmoud in his home in Gaza City Mahmoud KhaderGaafar (24) lives with his wife Majd (23) and their one-year-old daughter Maryam in his parents’ house in Gaza City. On 2 August 2008, Mahmoud was caught ...
The Spoleto Italians and the Chamber of Secrets
24 May 2012, 4:31 pm
Formal events, like this morning's press conference at City Hall, are all about coloring inside the lines. There's an unspoken set of boundaries and everyone in attendance must stick to them, rather like a conga line. more…
A thin yellow line
12 May 2012, 8:13 am
Tessa Houghton describes her experience as an observer at the Bersih 3.0 rally in KL. The morning of 28 April 2012, in Taman Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur. Two slightly hungover New Zealanders do a bag check: “Water?” “Check.” “Camera?” “Check.” “Cellphone?” “Check.” “50 ringgit each?” “Check.” So far, so
touristic. “Running shoes?” “Check.” “Black and [...]
The Top 7 Hotels in Madrid
3 May 2012, 10:55 am
Madrid is said to be the most
touristic city in all of Spain and the fourth most
touristic city in all of Europe. If you’re planning a trip to the largest city in Spain and the third largest city in the European Union, you probably already have a long-running list of all the must see [...]
Come together in Wroclaw
1 May 2012, 9:22 pm
This city in Poland aims to become a magnet for visitors who appreciate its restaurants, clubs, museums and an attractive old quarter.
Jakarta: Have Pen, Will Travel
29 April 2012, 4:10 am
JAKARTA, Indonesia - Might be more fun in the Philippines. But I sure have lots of fun here in the biggest Muslim country of the world with about 230 million people, where there are many things to see and enjoy. And learn, too!
Sandra Scott Travels: Taking In China’s Bounty
28 April 2012, 7:51 am
According to a recent China Daily article, the population of Shanghai has reached 23 million. It is an amazing city where building is going on everywhere but the
touristic areas are easy to get around. We had a two-day ticket for the hop-on, hop-off Big Bus tour. It is the best way to get a feel for the city. Continue reading →
World - touristic
Our View: SpaceX changes orbital game - Pasadena Star-News
23 May 2012, 12:39 pm
Around the corner are the brief,
touristic trips out of the atmosphere being touted by Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic. The X Prize, for launching a reusable space craft twice within two weeks, was won from our High Desert by aviation pioneer Bart Rutan's SpaceShipOne.
Al Hilal, Mashreq close financing deal for IMG theme park - Zawya.com
23 May 2012, 3:42 am
"I am confident that a state-of-the-art theme park such as this will further enhance Dubai's
touristic position in the region. At Mashreq, we continue to support similar initiatives that demonstrate our commitment to our partners and the industry," "Our ...
Sherman introduces visa waiver for Israel - JTA
22 May 2012, 10:31 am
“This act would stimulate numerous business endeavors, and help promote closer cultural, economic, and
touristic ties," it said. "The passage of this legislation would further strengthen the special and deep relationship between Israel and the ...
Nepal promotional programme held in Rome - Nepalnews.com
16 May 2012, 8:47 pm
He also highlighted the activities of the NRNA in recent times. Honorary Consul of Nepal in Rome Mr. Paolo Nugari made a presentation on the
touristic attractions in Nepal as well as the facilities and special offers made to the foreign tourists visiting Nepal.
Newcastle United Rename Their Stadium - 1UP.COM
15 May 2012, 9:21 am
Situated at the length of 550 km south west of Kiev this architectural landmark will surprise you with European standards of hotels, service and
touristic infrastructure. L'vov has an airport with at the very least two flights to Kiev but most persons ...
It doesn’t feel like work at all’ - Times of Malta
12 May 2012, 6:57 pm
The tourist brochures never prepare you for the hard-hitting reality; they only show the Himalayas, the Thar Desert, the Taj Mahal and its other renowned
touristic attractions. Our Indian experience was rather different as we travelled and lived with locals.
