Now that the extravagance and spectacle of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Summer Games has subsided, it’s time to reflect on what was. Michael Phelps and USA in Bolt were scary in their respective destruction of the record books; Phelps captured 8 Gold Medals in the pool and Bolt sprinting to an ... Views: 1462
Everyone knows that we need 4 Years of waiting to get involve Olympic Games. But now the games are quickly approaching, taking the host by China - one of the powerful countries in the world. Putting the controversy over the host aside, the Beijing Games 2008 is shaping up to be great. The ... Views: 1034
Regarded around the world as the most prestigious tournament for European national teams, the UEFA European Cup football tournament has been held every four years since 1960. This year's version, Euro 2008 is offering a total of 184 million Euros in prize money. The winner will hoist a newly ... Views: 1047
Like many cities in developing nations, Manila is not without its pollution and traffic, nor the conspicuous divide between rich and poor. Nevertheless, this bustling Philippines capital, situated on the west coast of the island of Luzon, is a remarkable melting pot of Asian and Latin cultures, ... Views: 1299
One of the most common questions travelers ask when going to tropical countries in Asia is whether they should take malaria medication. The fact is, there is no sole answer to the question – it really depends on where exactly you’re going and what you’ll be doing. For example, ... Views: 1597
Whether it is a corporate party or a gathering with friends, the human body and mind take quite a beating during the holidays, and the first few weeks of January are often spent fighting colds, hangovers, bloating, and memories of drunken embarrassing behaviors.
During the holidays it is ... Views: 3451
It’s that time of year again and whenever it rolls in, some ingredient gets sprinkled into the air, transforming New Yorkers into their chirpier selves. Once a year, this town gets dressed up in Christmas lights and ornaments with travelers looking to complete their generic holiday chores, ... Views: 1089
Online travel and discount hotel bookings website, Agoda.com, has released its list of ‘Best Family Resorts in SEA’ to highlight hotels that specifically cater for children:
1. Ramada Karon Beach Resort Phuket, Thailand
This family resort opened last year and literally is, as the website ... Views: 4895
There is no puzzle as to why Surfers Paradise, which is part of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia is such a popular holiday destination. After all, it is the entertainment and glam capital of the island that is ‘Down Under’, and epitomizes that perfect marriage of city and beach lifestyle. ... Views: 1292
As the temperature gets chillier in many Northern Hemisphere countries, tropical destinations such as Bali seem all the more attractive. With their bona fide friendly nature and ingenious for hospitality, the Balinese make the island an even more popular destination to beachcombers in search of ... Views: 1050