When asked who their favorite writer is, the chances that a person will say William Shakespeare may be relatively small. With that in mind, if say to that same person, “to be or not to be” they will most likely respond with “that is the question” and even if they don’t they are sure to know what it is from. Aside from the Christian Bible, Hamlet is the most quoted and known piece of literature in history. Many of the [...]
When it comes to food, presentation really is everything. Having the right colors arranged in the most beautiful design is something that appeals to everyone. It’s true for the outside decor, as well as the inside, and it’s certainly true for the cuisine itself. There are top chefs who specialize in combining foods based on color, in order to present a dish that’s not only exquisite on the tongue, but also beautiful to look at. Contemporary culture is a visual [...]
The DanceNow NYC Festival just closed last week after a one month run. The three venues for the shows were Dance Theatre Workshop, Duo Theatre, and Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre. Among the arts, be they visual, musical, or performing, the dance scene in New York has been for many, many years…well, a huge scene. With performance art schools for children, back before any other city had them, to the universities, to the professional world, Manhattan is the place [...]
The earliest people of South Africa are the San and Khoekhoe people commonly referred to as the Bushmen and Hottentots or khoikhoi known collectively as the Khoisan. Both of these peoples were resident in the southern part of the continent for many thousands of years before the begining of written history and the opression of European seafarers. And before that, modern human beings had lived here for more than 100000 years – indeed, the country is an archaeological treasure chest [...]
Rugby is a quaint market town sitting on the Avon River in Warwickshire in the West Midlands in England. It is the second largest town in the county and was once just another quiet little English country town with the charm and appeal of most little country towns and villages. This town, made up of small villages, incorporated in 1932 and became a borough. In the 19th century, the railroads and engineering came to this area, making Rugby an important [...]
The city of Gairloch, Scotland sits on the incredible northwestern coast. This is one of the locations in the country that offer a bit of all that the Scottish Highlands has to offer. This city has strong ties throughout history to the sea, and has a diverse coastline from sandy beaches to rocky crags and cliffs. Many smaller islands sit off the coast and located inland are many lakes and ponds. This is a hikers paradise, as well as anyone [...]
Many travel to the Rajasthan state of India for shopping, and find that located close to many of the markets are fine luxury hotels. Jaipur is one of the cities in the state that is famous for their craft-work and the artistry of their artisans. One can find just about anything in the markets of Jaipur, from clothing to furniture to house wares, to dolls. One of the techniques used in producing the pottery that Jaipur has become so famous [...]
One of the best times of the year to visit the city of Melbourne, Australia is during the springtime, which lasts during September throughout November. In this northern region of the continent this is the time just before the monsoon season sets in. The flowers are in bloom and the coasts are dotted with the many migrating whales and dolphins. This is also the time that the five star hotels in Melbourne fill up with those attending the festivities surrounding [...]
Many critics are voicing their opinions concerning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Some are predicting that the games will only be partly attended, that the stadiums are unlikely to fill. Others predict that the transportation department will not be able to handle the amount of travelers and spectators, or that the crime will frighten people, or the the stadiums will run out of beer. But in the center of this controversy currently, is none other than the Vuvuzela. [...]
As I walked around early in the morning, I was pleasantly surprised to find a tiny village nestled in trees among the tall masses of apartment blocks. It wasn’t too far from the Boutique Hotel Singapore were I was staying. As I stood in the middle of the tiny village a refreshing breeze rustled the coconut palms and stirred the tropical birds to whoop and whistle. Butterflies fluttered from mango trees to star fruit trees. I saw little fish swim [...]
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