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In just very few years the city of Sarajevo, once known for being a tough warzone, is flourishing into a magnificent tourist pad, read more here.
Some places are made dangerous by the conflicts brought about by humans. But in these towns and cities, it is Mother Nature which wreaks havoc of unimaginable proportions.
Traveling puts an unwelcome pressure on a couple who may have conflicting sets of priorities. How to strike a balance for a happy experience on the road? We reveal.
It may be one of the smallest countries in the world but Singapore packs a punch in terms of developments and tourist attractions that will fill your two-day itinerary to the brim.
As Australia celebrates its 222nd founding anniversary, it's good to reflect on the 10 things that have put the country on the map and changed people's lives for the better.
In various tribes, since the beginning of history, tattoos are badges of honor, worn in pride and allegiance to their ethnic group.
From the blogsphere:
Romantic musings at the Country Suites i
I wrote this piece when I woke up this morning on a romantic mode contrary to what Mickael Douglas' Gordon Gekko in Wall Stret said that lunch is no longer for wimps, the advance of mobile communications and the rise of the dot.com fever have taught 24-7 workaholics that its ok to take a break. These days, going out of town is the way to go. Long before everywhere else, there was always ... Read full Blog post
Volunteering for typhoon Ketsana victims
“There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer,” says a general in the movie Pearl Harbor. True enough, typhoon Ondoy (internationally nicknamed Ketsana) may have proven its might by destroying hundreds of lives and hundreds more in houses and properties, yet this monster-of-a-calamity did not win in devastating the faith and Good Samaritan-spirit of thousands of men and ... Read full Blog post
Moving to Manila
It was about a year ago, when I received phone call from my hubby asking me what do I think about Manila. I wasn't sure, I said I've been there before, memories rush to the surface of my mind. Crowded roads of jeepneys, the smell of exhaust, constant horning, traffic jams, YMCA's hotel, people selling food from small carts....I stayed only a day in Manila before heading down to Boracay about 12 years ... Read full Blog post
Global warming: good for winegrowing?
Climate change has silver lining for English vineyards As world leaders grapple with how to tackle climate change in Copenhagen next week, England's winegrowers are embarrassed to admit that global warming is suiting them rather well. This year's crop has been one of the best yet, with a record three million bottles produced -- twice the average production of the past five ... Read full Blog post
Vietnam Holiday Choice
Vietnam might have been late Vietnam might have been late to Southeast Asia’s beach party, but it was worth the wait. The country boasts more than 3400km of coastline, with infinite stretches of powdery sand, hidden coves, lovely lagoons, impossible boulder formations and tropical islands ringed with yet more beaches. Help! Too many choices! iThe country boasts more ... Read full Blog post









