Monday February 25th, 2010 |
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10 Cities You May Think Are Capitals, But Aren’t |
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What’s the capital of Australia? If you answered Sydney, you’re wrong but in good company, with travel website VirtualTourist.com coming up with a list of the 10 most surprising non-capital cities.... Read More |
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Turkey’s Lesser Known Delights |
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Twenty minutes beyond the bling and bright lights of Olu Deniz, the hillside village of Faralya feels like another world. The road winds along beside the sea before climbing vertiginously and snaking around the edge of Butterfly Valley, a sheer-sided.... Read More |
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Returning To A Transformed Beirut |
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The notice reached me from the hands of a beaming postman: “Your package is ready for collection at the central post office.” It was Christmas 1984 and my thoughtful sister had sent me a present in war-ravaged Lebanon. Miraculously, the parcel.... Read More |
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Pope Says Airport Scanners Strip Away Dignity |
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Pope Benedict XVI has spoken out against the use of full body scanners across airports in UK insisting that "human dignity must be preserved"."Every action, it is above all essential to protect and value the human person in their integrity. Respecting these principles can seem particularly complex and difficult in the present context," The Telegraph quoted the Pope, as saying.... Read More |
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| Bangkok Jazz Festival |
| When: 9 - 14 Mar 2010 (annual) |
| Where: Thailand |
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Sway to the sounds of cool jazz in the unique location Central World Plaza at Bangkok's annual Jazz Festival. |
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| Togo Shrine Markets |
| When: 7 Mar 2010 |
| Where: Japan |
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The lively Togo Shrine Markets occur once a month in Jingumae. From dawn onwards, locals browse through old plates, folk arts. |
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| Medin (Full Moon Day in March) |
| When: Mar 2010 (annual) |
| Where: Sri Lanka |
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The Medin full moon Poya day is one of the 12 Poyas in the Buddhist calendar. This particular occassion commemorates Buddha visiting his home to preach. |
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Partiers Head To Budapest’s Baths For Recovery... Read More
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Case Study: Top Tips On Packing Your Bags... Read More |
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General Information & History of Sri Lanka
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