Birdman of Alcatraz
By Alison Cole - 04/01/2008
The most famous inmate in Alcatraz Prison was Robert Stroud, also known to the public as the ?birdman of Alcatraz? (so called due to the keen interest he developed in canaries and birds during the thirty years of his time in Leavenworth). Stroud was first convicted of manslaughter in 1909, after he ...
Travel Guides- An Overview
By Victor Pryles - 04/01/2008
You can get reliable, useful information from
guidebooks. Yet, some are better than others
and often, it`s important to know what you`re
looking for when you travel, what your goals
are and what your pocketbook can handle. As I often tell my fellow Traveling Paupers,
a guidebook is just that? a guid...
A Near Perfect Example of English Rural Charm
By Andrew Amesbury - 04/01/2008
Early evening in late summer, and I drove with two companions to the village of Keyston in Northamptonshire, to The Pheasant restaurant which has one Michelin star. We parked behind the restaurant, and initially I was reluctant to get out of the air-conditioned car. In an adjoining field thirty or s...
Alps and the Neuschwanstein Castle
By Joy Cagil - 04/01/2008
My love affair with the Alps began inside the tight cabin of the now defunct Pan Am airlines. When I saw the wrinkled, craggy mountain tops breaking through thick clouds, I held my breath. Nothing like this majestic splendor had ever crossed my eyes. Immediately, I took a few pictures, not minding t...
Choosing An Airline For Smooth Flying
By Joanne Ronnin - 04/01/2008
In the planning stage, it seems that going on a deserved
vacation can cause nothing but stress; you know where you
want travel, you decide how to get there, but you are not
sure what airline you should fly with. Airline companies
are plentiful and like most competitive businesses their
services vary...
Chartered Feelings
By V Ramasamy - 04/01/2008
Public transport system in Delhi is very poor when compared with other metropolitan cities. Traveling in a DTC bus or a blue line bus during peak hours is really nerve rattling experience. Unlike other cities, Delhi does not have mass rapid transport system. Due to absence of a reliable convenient a...
Hotels and Motels - A New Consumer Alert
By Shirley Ann Parker - 04/01/2008
I just returned from a four-day vacation in the San Diego area, where I stayed at a well-known inn. However, the consumer alert from this experience could apply to any U.S. destination, and to any establishment in the hospitality industry. It isn?t my intent to single out San Diego, which is ...
Shanghai China Shopping - Xiang Yang Market
By Walter Johnson - 04/01/2008
Shanghai China`s Xiang Yang market is one of the favorite tourist shopping stops in Shanghai. The Xiang Yang market offers both tourists and locals the opportunity to shop for many types of famous brand knock-off products at bargain prices. It helps to understand the customs and practices of shoppin...
Dublin Travel Guide
By Mansi Aggarwal - 04/01/2008
Dublin is Ireland?s capital, which finds a place for itself amongst the rich countries of Europe. It is located on the east coast of the country and encompasses the River Liffey merging into the Dublin Bay. Apart from being the largest city in the country, Dublin is also the centre of the country?s ...
Ibiza - A Basic Guide
By Jeanie Leigh - 04/01/2008
Ibiza is divided into five administrative regions: Sant Josep in the south, Sant Antoni in the west, Sant Joan in the north, Santa Eularia in the east, and Eivissa in the area just around Ibiza Town. The island is small, measuring only around 35 kilometres by 20 kilometres at its longest and widest ...
Secrets to Finding Really Cheap Airline Tickets Online
By Gino Sterling - 04/01/2008
Knowing where to find really cheap airline tickets is the first step to shopping for the best airfares online but once you?ve overcome this little hurdle on your race to getting really cheap airline tickets you?ll need to know how to book the cheapest airfares. Let?s say you?ve found a great website...
Ponte Vedra Real Estate -- Private Golf Courses and Luxury Homes Top the List of Reasons to Buy
By Tracey Kirchain - 04/01/2008
Highlighted by private golf courses, luxury homes and
condominiums Ponte Vedra real estate presents
itself as highly sought after territory.
Some home sites offer easy access to the Intercoastal
waterway via boat slips that reside virtually at your
back door; this makes Ponte Vedra Beach a uniq...
Swimming with Dolphins in Florida
By Thomas Morva - 04/01/2008
If you want to swim with bottlenose and spotted dolphins, both trained and wild, the Florida coast is an ideal destination. Bottlenose and spotted dolphins are the most gentle and intelligent mammals next to humans and even more when you meet them. You`ll be able to swim with dolphins when you visit...
Cheap Airfares Still Abound
By Matthew Keegan - 04/01/2008
Despite the anguish being felt because of ultra high fuel prices, many airlines are still offering deep discounts on flights as the busy holiday travel season approaches. This is good news for consumers, but bad news for struggling carriers who absolutely cannot sustain this practice permanently. Co...
Spa Resorts: Your Guide to Choosing One
By Ian W Anderson - 04/01/2008
When choosing a spa resort, there are almost endless options to choose from. Whether you are looking for something simple and low cost, or if you want a pampered and extravagant experience, there is a spa resort that offers what you are looking for. Spa resorts can be found all over the world too....
Learning about the Story of Citrus: Florida`s Natural Visitor Center
By Susanne Pacher - 04/01/2008
One of the things that Florida is known for is, you guessed it, is orange juice! The citrus industry has been playing a big role in Central Florida for many decades, and considering its importance, I wanted to learn a bit more about it. So with the help of the Orlando Visitors and Convention Bureau ...
An Introduction to Iceland
By Darren Cronian - 04/01/2008
As history goes, this island was named Iceland to drive people away from settling there and send them to Greenland instead, which was named incorrectly in the hope to attract people to settle there. Iceland is one of Europe?s most sparsely populated nations and the last country to be inhabited. Most...
A Travelers Guide to Currency Exchange
By Stephen Kreutzer - 04/01/2008
Exchanging currency is something frequent travelers must become familiar with. There are many different currencies around the world. Finding out how to exchange currency and where to do it can help travelers get the most out of their money. The following outlines the major places that will exchang...
Go to Guatemala!
By Matthew Keegan - 04/01/2008
Does Mayan culture pique your interest? Do you want to see a live volcano? Does visiting a place called the Land of Eternal Spring interest you? If so, go to Guatemala! Nestled in Central America, Guatemala is a land with an ancient history and an intriguing present. Long ruled by the Mayans,...
6 Smart Tips To Avoid the Stress of Shopping For Holiday Gifts
By David Arnold Livingston - 04/01/2008
For those who find making their gifts list for the holidays a very exciting activity, good for you. Those who find it less than an appealing bustle don?t fret. Many share your sentiment. The problem with making a list is that it seems to become never ending especially when you decide on checking it ...
Website Claims Romania To Be One Of The Most Beautiful European Travel Destinations
By Octavian Popescu - 04/01/2008
A year ago, two Romanian backpackers were sitting around a campfire in the Carpathians when they came up with a winning concept. They?d make an online travel guide to Romania illustrated with rich, personal narratives and lots of alluring photography. And that?s not all. This travel guide would also...
Discover The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
By David Hallstrom - 04/01/2008
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is located on 150 acres of land at 1150 Oxford Rd. in the city of San Marino, California. San Marino is best known for the financial wealth of it`s residents and for it`s proximity to the city of Pasadena Traveling Made EasyBy Steve Campanella - 04/01/2008 Traveling these days certainly can be a hassle. Everything from long lines to airline delays can cause travelers unnecessary and unfortunate inconveniences. Prior to your travels, considers the following ten tips and you will have a greater chance of limiting the hassles of traveling. 1. Know what t... Destinations in Southern Germany: WurzburgBy Pamela Bruce - 04/01/2008 The city of Würzburg, located on the Main river about an hour`s drive (at Autobahn speeds) southeast of Frankfurt, is a relatively unknown destination that offers sight-seers great architecture and wonderful wines. While much of the downtown area was destroyed in a bombing raid in 1945, the numerous... What You Need to Know About ? Travel in LuxuryBy Tia Arora - 04/01/2008 Luxury travel is diametrically opposed to traveling on budget. ?Luxury? as the term suggests, is to have the best of everything by paying the maximum for it. If you have money and want to make your vacations a dream come true then go for the luxuries available in the travel world. The Hunt for a Per... Why You Should Sail Royal Caribbean Cruise LinesBy Bob Hett - 04/01/2008 A cruise is considered the ultimate in luxury vacations. For many people, the idea of sailing on a ship to a wonderful and exotic destination is their perfect vacation. Cruise lines offer a variety of cruises for the average consumer. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is one of many cruise lines that off... Luau RecipesBy Elizabeth Morgan - 04/01/2008 Luau food has its origins in traditional Hawaiian culture. These are some food and drink recipes you could try at home for your Luau. Pork with rice is a classic Luau dish. For the traditional Hawaiian, cooking preparations start early in the morning on the day of the Luau. Large wooden logs are pla... Skiing In Meribel France - A Realistic Look At A Great Ski ResortBy Simon Dewhurst - 04/01/2008 Let me say this - I don`t actually like Meribel. I don`t mean the skiing, which is the best in the world. I don`t mean the mountains, the glaciers and the forests with their incomparable views. I don`t mean the people who live, and work and stay there, some of whom are my good friends. It`s the vill... Paris Locations of The Da Vinci CodeBy Jeff Steiner - 04/01/2008 The beginning of The Da Vinci Code takes place in Paris, visiting some of Paris most famous and visited attractions, notably the Louvre Museum and the Jardins des Tuileries. The Da Vinci Code visits other less famous Paris attractions: Saint-Sulpice Church and the Arago Rose Line. Saint-Sulpice Chur... Airbus to Build $600 Million Aircraft Manufacturing Plant in USBy Lance Winslow - 04/01/2008 Airbus has announced that it will build a $600 million aircraft manufacturing plant in Mobile Alabama. This is significant news and will open doors to US based commercial airlines to buy more Airbus Aircraft in the future. Alabama is quite good at attracting manufacturing facilities such as Mercedes... Parent`s Time-Out at Walt Disney WorldBy Cara Goldsbury - 04/01/2008 So you think a trip to Walt Disney World is one only the kids can enjoy. Well, think again! Here are a few tips for making your vacation to Mickey Mouse Land a memorable one for the whole family. ?Hire a babysitter for an evening alone. If you?re a registered guest of a Disney resort, drop off the k... Siriraj Medical Museums - Medical Exhibits that Could Make You QueasyBy Eric Lim - 04/01/2008 The Siriraj Medical Museums in Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok
display exhibits relating to pathology, forensic medicine,
parasitology, anatomy and the history of medicine in Thailand. Siriraj Hospital is the first public hospital in Thailand
established by King Rama V in 1886 and named after one of... The Truth About Travel Medical InsuranceBy Bob Hett - 04/01/2008 There are many people traveling out of their own country these days. This can be for many reasons. Some travel for business, some to visit far away family members, some are on vacation to an exotic hotspot, or others are vacationing on a cruise. But what happens if one of these travelers
gets il... Airbus A-380 is Pretty BigBy Lance Winslow - 04/01/2008 You know the Airbus A-380 is so huge it takes 2 hours to load and unload and that is if you are rushing the people on and off like cattle. The aircraft holds more fuel than a Boeing 727 weighs. As a matter of fact it has more water on board for the toilets than the fuel in a Boeing 737. Enormous air... The Cruising Life: $afety $tuff $ucksBy Trish Lambert - 04/01/2008 I feel a rant coming on. This is one of those things that makes me pound my fists and drum my heels, but that I have no choice about. Which makes it even more frustrating. I was immersed in the subject of cruising gear while writing my third booklet in the Take Her Sailing Cruising Series. I had jus... Seville Spain - Spectacular City Of Color And RomanceBy Linda Plummer - 04/01/2008 Capital of Andalucia and largest southern city of Spain,
this dashing and romantic place is packed full of life,
history and culture. Nature lovers will also find plenty on offer at the Doñana
Nature Reserve and the Sierra Norte Nature Reserve.
Children will delight in the Isla Mágica Theme Par... How to Get Your New PassportBy William Manor - 14/02/2007 A valid passport is necessary for U.S. citizens to enter nearly 80% of the world´s countries and highly recommended in most of the others as definitive proof of one´s identity and citizenship.
If you answer yes to any one of the following, you should apply for a new passport.
By Ryan Larson - 09/02/2007 Fishing in Jamaica is part of a dream vacation for many. There are many excellent fishing spots, as is evidenced by Jamaica?s international popularity as a fishing destination and tournament site. Deep-sea fishing trips are easily chartered, as are fishing tours of the region. As an island nation, f... New Travel Plans: Heading Off To Vancouver and Victoria, BCBy Susanne Pacher - 07/02/2007 Well, I finally did it. I took a bunch of Airmiles and booked a flight yesterday to Vancouver. I`ll be out in beautiful British Columbia from August 3 to 8 to cover the Canada-US Servas Conference and to explore and report on my West Coast adventure first-hand.
In all the almost 19 years that I`ve... The Ghosts of The Tower of London Pt2By Stuart Bazga - 06/02/2007 In this final instalment of The Ghosts of the Tower of London, you will learn about fate of Catherine Howard and discover the treachery behind the death of Lady Jane Grey who was Queen of England for only nine days.
The most grisly execution and thus haunting is that of the 70 year old Countess of... Glasgow Centre for Contemporary ArtsBy Steve Spry - 01/02/2007 The Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow presents the very best in contemporary visual art, performance, film, music, spoken word, club nights and more.
CCA is an environment where everyone can encounter experimental art or just enjoy the creative atmosphere. Whether you come to see a new work ... Jimmy Buffett Slept Here ? Why Caribbean Villas Are So Darn PopularBy Bob Bouknight - 29/01/2007 You?re ready to book that trip to the Caribbean that you?ve been talking about for so long. You go online to get your airline tickets. Easy.
But here?s the hard part? where to stay? So many choices. You could book a hotel, a condo complex, or a vacation villa. How do you decide which one is right ... Barcelona`s Top AttractionsBy Ladonna Mennoza - 29/01/2007 Six Things to do in Barcelona
The Spanish city of Barcelona (natives call is Barca,
pronouned "Bah-sa") is a vibrant, large and extremely fun
place to visit. It has countless attractions, from
beautiful buildings to trendy restaurants, museums to
tapas bars. And let`s not forget the coolest ... Visiting Dublin, IrelandBy Fionnuala Downhill - 28/01/2007 "In Dublin`s fair city where the girls are so pretty I first laid my eyes on sweet Molly Malone. She wheeled her wheelbarrow through streets broad and narrow, singing cockles and mussels, alive a live O."
Dublin on the East Coast of Ireland has come a long way since Molly Malone was immortalized i... Secret Resorts in Germany -- A Checklist to Find Them -- Part 3 of 4By Marcus Hochstadt - 27/01/2007 Ready for the third part? Ookay, here we go :-)
The Wellness Sector is one of the most important indicators for selecting the Secret Resorts of your dreams.
What do you have of it if the location is TOP and the facilities are new, but the Wellness Sector consists, lets say... only of a Sauna ... 7 Things To Do And Learn On Your Palm Springs VacationBy Rose Lenk - 26/01/2007 1 Hike the canyons of Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a hiker`s paradise, which is evident by the many hiking trails mapped out in and around its numerous scenic canyons and gorges. Here the diversity of wildlife is as contrasting as the breathtaking landscape. From catching a glimpse of the rare and... Choose A Bed And Breakfast Over A Hotel Chain And Enjoy Your VacationBy Shawn Everett - 21/01/2007 Traveling for business or vacationing always has one thing in common; you need a place to stay. Unfortunately, many individuals choose large hotel chains which have no personality and do nothing more than provide a place to sleep for their guests. However, when business and vacation travelers choose... The Dominican Republic The Real TruthBy Elvis King - 20/01/2007 A carribean paradise or a haven for corruption.
White sandy shore lines and beautiful reasonably priced all-inclusive beach resorts.The Dominican Republic can offer you the best vacation of your life.
If you plan to get outside of your hotel room a good tour guide can be worth the money.
Fo... Vacation DestinationsBy Sandy Baker - 17/01/2007 Many times, when we plan a vacation, we know where we want to go. But, perhaps you don?t have a specific place in mind and are looking for some vacation destinations to choose from. The first order of business is to decide your budget. Yes, you?ll have to number crunch and find out how much you want... Party Games That Make You LaughBy Steve Hatherley - 08/02/2006 A couple of years ago as one of our family parties wound down, one of my mother`s friends said, "What a wonderful party - it`s so wonderful to laugh. We don`t laugh enough these days, don`t you think? "
Our family parties are, well, different than most other parties. The main difference between ou...
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