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New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro - Festa de Iemanj In Rio de Janeiro, on December 31, throngs of people flock to the beaches to celebrate. Some of those people are there to celebrate the New Year, some are there to celebrate the Festa de Iemanj, the Goddess of the Sea and Mother of the Waters in the Umbanda religion of Brazil. Plan your trip with these resources about Rio . Photo of Copacabana beach and Rio de Janeiro by Night thanks to ClipArt.com. Tuesday December 27, 2005 | permalink Photo of the Week Once part of the infamous penal colony, and now a resort area, le du Diable, Devil's Island is one of the three les du Salut off the coast of French Guiana. Do you have a photo that you'd like to see featured as our photo of the week? If you do, send it to me via the Submit a Photo Form . Photo thanks to ClipArt.com. Sunday December 25, 2005 | permalink La Fiesta Grande Annually on December 24-26 thousands gather to worship the patron saint of local gold and copper mines, La Virgen del Rosario (The Virgin of the Rosary), in Andacollo, a small town in central Chile. The celebrations commemorate the many miracles attributed to her and the Nio Dios de Sotaqu, Christ Child of Sotaqui. Feliz Navidad to all! Friday December 23, 2005 | permalink Antarctic Wildlife Photo Gallery Summer in the Southern Hemisphere is the time for Antarctic cruising. One of the usual stops is at Deception Island , where passengers can go ashore for a dip in a narrow strip of shallow water heated by an active volcano and a look at penguins, seals and birds. Photo of a chinstrap penguin displayed with the kind permission of Peter and Jackie Main. Thursday December 22, 2005 | permalink Cuzco, Peru Cuzco, Capital of the Inca Empire, has both historical and cultural significance. As the hub of tourism for Machu Picchu, Ollytantambo, Sacsayhuaman, Pisac and the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, Cusco offers archaeological sites, colonial charm and up to date facilities for the visitor. Photo of the night illuminations of the Coricancha , meaning the Golden Courtyard in Quecha, used for ceremonial purposes, thanks to ClipArt.com. Enjoy the expanded Machu Picchu Photo Gallery . Wednesday December 21, 2005 | permalink 2005 Earthquake Count For those travelers who like to keep informed about earthquake activity in South America, you'll now find the weekly count update in the Geography section under Earthquakes, Temblors and Natural Events . Wednesday December 21, 2005 | permalink Two Great Destinations for 2006 Frommers announced their The Top 10 Up and Coming Destinations For 2006 and two of their recommendations are in South America: " Belm, Brazil: Nestled on the banks of the world's longest river and largest rainforest, Belm, Brazil is tropical paradise with an eclectic combination of both modern sophistication and frontier. Belem's collection of excellent restaurants utilizes local ingredients such as tropical fruits and Amazon fish to create a cuisine that is unlike anywhere in Brazil. Belem provides new surprises for the eager explorer. It is also a great gateway to the Amazon." Explore Belm, Gateway to the Amazon . Isla de Margarita, Venezuela : "Known for its reputation as a island getaway, Margarita, Venezuela offers the same amenities as its Caribbean neighbors: all-inclusive resorts, excellent white sand beaches, watersports, natural parks, a golf course, but all at a fraction of the price. Vacationers are benefiting from the economy's steep decline, and often visitors can even find inexpensive scuba diving adventures. Check out Isla de Margarita, Pearl of the Caribbean and choose from one of these Resorts, Hotels and Inns . Tuesday December 20, 2005 | permalink Photo of the Week From Maldonado and Piripolis, past Punta del Este and Rocha to the Brazilian border, miles of sandy beaches sand dunes and great scenery attact beach goers to the Uruguayan Riviera. Do you have a photo that you'd like to see featured as our photo of the week? If you do, send it to me via the Submit a Photo Form . Photo thanks to ClipArt.com. Sunday December 18, 2005 | permalink Walk The Inca Trail Depending on your starting point, the Inca Trail is 27 to 35 miles long passing through high-mountain puno , cloud forest, and mountain passes with elevations of nearly 14,000 feet and an orchid-rich jungle before it brings you to to Machu Picchu, the fabled Lost City of the Incas. Photo of Intipunku , the Gateway of the Sun, the entrance to Machu Picchu from the Inca Trail, thanks to ArtToday.com. Sunday December 18, 2005 | permalink 2005 Reader's Choice - People Readers of South America for Visitor's pages about people, past or present, were most interested in these historical personages, media celebrities, missing persons, and larger than life gauchos. Note: This list is derived from the number of times a reader visited these pages. 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The line's inaugural season will feature itineraries to Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and Scandinavia. The itineraries have been tailored to include overnight port stays to allow passengers to immerse themselves in the history, culture and local flavor of the region. "Explore the enchantment of Europe in unrivaled comfort" At Oceania Cruises, we've tailored our itineraries to include overnight stays at some of Europe's most alluring ports to allow you the time to immerse yourself in the rich history, culture and local flavors. You will also have more time to explore and experience the culture, tastes and sights of this land so steeped in history because we usually sail at night, arriving at a new port each morning. On most European itineraries, Oceania Cruises calls on a minimum of 8 ports in 4 to 9 different European countries. Discover Seville's artistic and architectural wonders. Marvel at the medieval treasures and royal majesty of St. Petersburg. 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Taiwan Travel

Taiwan Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links : Explore Taiwan Taiwan History meets hyper-reality on this pulsing, picturesque island. At a Glance Fast Facts WORLDGUIDE Introduction Background Info See Image Gallery Transport Money RELATED Thorn Tree Forum Postcards Travel Links More Places Check out our other destinations: Within Taiwan Taipei View Map Click here Feature Attraction Taiwan Folk Village Set deep in the hilly countryside, and bursting with photo opportunities, the Taiwan Folk Village preserves the traditional architecture, arts and food ... more Full Name Republic of China Capital City Taipei Area 35,563 sq km 13,731 sq miles Population 22,500,000 Time Zone GMT/UTC +8 () Languages Mandarin (official) Religion Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism Currency New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) Electricity 110V 60HzHz Electric Plug Details Country Dialing Code 886 SPONSORED LINKS Enquire Accomodation Reviews Find Lonely Planet author reviewed places to stay * Required Fields Country * Please select Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt England Estonia Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland India Ireland Israel & the Palestinian Territories Italy Japan Malaysia Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Poland Portugal Russia Scotland South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan Thailand Turkey USA United Arab Emirates Vietnam City * Please select Travel Services · Flights · Hostels · Hotels · Travel Insurance More Services › Disclaimer: We've tried to make theinformation on this web site as accurate as possible, but it isprovided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injuryor inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.You should verify critical information (like visas, health and safety,customs and transportation) with the relevant authorities before youtravel. text & images © lonely planet 2005 about us | privacy | feedback | advertising FAQs worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links

Europe Travel: Food Of

Travel Europe Travel Europe Europe is a historical and cultural continent and a geographical subcontinent forming the westernmost part of the Eurasian super continent. 2005/12/28 Travel Europe: British Airways World Sale On For Limited Time Period @ 12:54 PM (3 hours, 41 minutes ago) Permalink | E-mail this | Comments (0) Europe Travel: Food Of Switzerland Tags: Travel Switzerland @ 12:26 AM (16 hours, 9 minutes ago) One arrives in Saas Fee, in a German speaking area of Switzerland . One must either walk or take an electric mini-car, such as the one sent from our hotel to ferry us and our luggage a few blocks to our accommodations. We stayed the night in Saas-Fee at the sparkling clean, comfortable and quiet Hotel Schweizerh, whose look is typical Swiss chalet. The rooms are modern and there is swimming pool and a restaurant on site. At the restaurant , guests can take pleasure in a full breakfast buffet each morning. Our meal began with an appetizer of lovely, light pumpkin soup, accompanied by a sliver of savory pumpkin tart. Next came a specialty of the house, chicken roasted in straw. The only thing that rivals the food is the restaurant's setting. It perches above Saas-Fee on a thickly wooded hillside and the terrace offers magnificent scenes of the valley below and the surrounding Alps . The hotel rooms here are also beautifully bedecked and boast the same scenic views. The next morning we were up early to get on the cableway to the top of the mountains. For most of the way, the cable car follows a traditional path, suspended high above the valley below. But about five minutes or so of the trip is through the inside of the mountains, aboard the Metro Alpine, the highest underground cableway in the world. Skiing in Saas-Fee is a year-round sport. After leaving the Ice Pavilion and skipping over the Alps via helicopter, we began our tour of Grimentz, located in a French-speaking area of Switzerland known as Val d'Anniviers. After our walk through Grimentz' Old Town , we drove to a nearby camping and picnic area for a cookout, Swiss-styl e. Our trip of this European region was worth seeing. Permalink | E-mail this | Comments (0) 2005/12/27 Europe Travel: Vienna Capital Of Austria Tags: Europe-Austria @ 02:25 AM (1 day, 14 hours, 11 minutes ago) Vienna has long been popular as one of the mainly attractive cities in Europe . The construction is glorious, there are plentiful gardens, and it's a pedestrian's heaven. The Hofburg Palace was begun in the 13th century, then expanded and altered for centuries, incorporating numerous architectural styles . Like all good European royalty, the Habsburgs also had their summer palace. An irresistible experience of embellishment. The gardens are very stunning, and well matched to a calm wander. Although the directory of places to visit in Vienna is very long, you certainly don't want to miss Maria Theresa Platz. Flanked on two sides by the matching museums of Fine Art and of Natural History, it's an outstanding place to sit and reflect the beauty of Vienna . Both museums are also value losing you in for a while.As a final touch to the day, the Prater Amusement Park is full of traditional delights . The huge ferris wheel in the centre of the park provides a great view of the city at night, and may provide a sense for those who enjoy spy movies. Several people pass through Vienna in a rush on their whistle stop tour of Europe , and neglect on this city's many beauties and allure. Mention the city of Salzburg , in Austria , and it's amazing how many people burst into their favorite song from “The Sound of Music”. Despite this, Salzburg has another claim to musical fame – it was the birthplace of Mozart. With much of its central city relatively untouched for centuries, Salzburg also offers the chance to see magnificent architecture in abundance.No trip to Salzburg would be complete without a visit to Festung Hohensalzburg – the Hohensalzburg Fortress. This old building dominates the old part of Salzburg , sitting on a hill above the city. You can be lively and walk 15 minutes up the hill to reach it. When you reach the top, if you respire hasn't already been taken away by the walk, it will be when you see the stunning views in so many directions. You can pay to visit the interior of the fortress, which includes a charming look at everything. If you have plans to visit Austria , then make sure you include Salzburg on your route. There is so much to enjoy and esteem, and something to suit everybody's experience. Permalink | E-mail this | Comments (0) 2005/12/26 Europe Travel: Skiing Vacations For the Heart Tags: Europe Skiing Vacations @ 01:47 AM (2 days, 14 hours, 48 minutes ago) A ustralia , Europe, Scandinavia and the United States are very popular skip trip destinations for travelers. Australia, even though very hot most of the time, has some of the finest slopes during the winter. Europe has the most well- known and visited ski slopes, the Alps. Scandinavia is well, Scandinavia. And then there's the United States that boast with the grandest of slopes in the States of Colorado, Nevada and Utah. Let's not forget the Olympics at Salt Lake City, Utah. Going on a ski vacation is a wonderful experience or as the saying goes - let your hair down and have some fun. Skiing is the greatest thing in the world for people who like being out in the cold. Not only can you enjoy skiing, but also enjoy the sport of snowboarding or snowmobiling. Skiing trips are great destinations for a romantic getaway any time of the year; that is why many travel agencies provide them in their honeymoon packages. It can't get any better when you combine a romantic liaison with skiing. Another activity in which you can take part in during a ski vacation is dog sledding or tobogganing. These are some of the most exhilarating activities in the world. There is nothing like the howling of the dogs and their excitement as they anticipate beginning to run. As soon as they are off there is no sound except their feet hitting the packed snow. Or the thrill of the sliding toboggan as it heads down an icy slope. After all this hard work outdoors in the cold you will definitely want to come inside for some rest and relaxation. Many romantic skiing vacation packages include a warm candle light dinner next to a cozy fire and a warm port for afterwards. Playing all day and relaxing in the evening is a great way to spend vacation time no matter what the occasion. The Internet has numerous sites to help you choose a skiing vacation. The best packages for your dollar are the one's that can book everything for you including your air transportation to and from your vacation site, the lift tickets to the slopes, your accommodations and car rental. You can find companies that can offer an all inclusive package. You might even want to include activities off the slopes such as touring local attractions, getting pampered at the nearest health spa or taking skiing lessons while on vacation. Whatever you choose, purchasing packages that include all you desire will make your vacation easier, more affordable with lots of fun for everyone. Permalink | E-mail this | Comments (0) 2005/12/24 Ireland And Golf Tags: Ireland @ 05:00 AM (4 days, 11 hours, 35 minutes ago) Ireland golf is extraordinary, exclusive one – don't miss the chance to come. There is no coolest place to play golf in the entire world than in Ireland . Read the rest of this entry ... (188 words left) Permalink | E-mail this | Comments (0) 2005/12/23 Geo Tags: Europe Geography @ 04:31 AM (5 days, 12 hours, 4 minutes ago) A. Eurasian Landmass and Four Peninsulas 1. Scandinavian Pen. 2. Iberian Pen. 3. Italian Pen. 4. Balkan Pen. Read the rest of this entry ... (168 words left) Permalink | E-mail this | Comments (0) 2005/12/22 Google Fusion Tags: Google Fusion @ 05:36 AM (6 days, 10 hours, 59 minutes ago) Permalink | E-mail this | Comments (0) Europe Travel: Greek gods Legend Tags: of Travel Europe Land Greeks @ 01:18 AM (6 days, 15 hours, 17 minutes ago) The myths and legends of Greek mythology continue to fascinate and inspire us as we read about these tales. You'll find that much of it is spread throughout modern life and as well is a strong basis for many of the other myths that can be found in other cultures. Many centuries ago Greek myths were the only religion for the people living in those times. While passage of time have resulted in blurred images and details, the core elements of all these myths have continued to survive in one form or other. In earlier times it was the Olympians that were prayed to and now these have been replaced by gods. Studies have revealed that Homeric Hymns and Homer are the source of origin of many Greek myths. It is safe to assume that since these were the first writings of Greek myths, they travelled from mouth to mouth and different interpretations may have resulted in some twists and turns before actually putting it down to paper. Therefore, most probably some information is missing from what we read today about the written words of Greeks myths and legends. Even though we know these mythical stories aren't exactly the same as they were originally, they still fascinate us. One of the best known creatures of that era is the Cyclops. It was a horrible looking monster who had only one eye, and it was in the middle of his forehead. There were actually three famous Cyclops: Arges, the lightning bolt, Steropes, lightning itself, and Brontes, was thunder. These Cyclops were sons of Uranus and Gaea (Mother Earth), two more Greek mythological creatures. The god of the skies and first king of the Olympians was Uranus. He and his mother Gaea produced the Titans. In Greek mythology it doesn't matter if mothers and sons produce children. Some historians have trouble dealing with this concept. Prometheus, who was the son of Iapetus, was the wisest, most intelligent of all the Titans. His name means "forethought". Because he was able to see into the future, people revered him. He was also the only Titan to battle with Zeus in a war against Cronus. Cronus was one of the most feared Titans, since he was the one that killed his father, Uranus, to gain power. Cronus married Rhea and together they had several children. However, in an attempt to always retain the power that he had, Cronus ate each of his children while they were being born. Eventually Rhea fooled Cronus into eating a stone instead of one of her children. This child became known as Zeus, who in later years would fight against Cronus with Prometheus, banishing Cronus to the underworld. Another Greek mythological creature is Typhoeus. Typhoeus was a dragon who breathed fire with his one hundred heads. This mythical creature has become the basis for much Greek art and sculpture. Typhoeus was eventually slain by Zeus and his resting place is said to be under Mount Etna. The legends of Greek mythology are endless and will keep you reading for hours. On the other side of the coin there is Roman mythology, which has its own heroes and monsters. Each of these cultures has a fascinating history that is brought to life through these myths and legends, highly influencing art and music to this day . Permalink | E-mail this | Comments (0) 2005/12/21 European Tour Guide: Recommendation for Tourists @ 07:22 AM (7 days, 9 hours, 13 minutes ago) R ecommendation f or T ourists Read the rest of this entry ... (19 words left) Permalink | E-mail this | Comments (0) Travel Europe: Cruise To Stunning Norway @ 04:23 AM (7 days, 12 hours, 13 minutes ago) Norway is our desired destination at the moment. The landscape is just as spectacular as the people are welcoming and cooperative. It was bizarre to be footing on the world's most northerly mainland point and we are now looking forward to a fishing cabin holiday. We've seen the Midnight Sun before, but it's a great experience every time. We have experienced something new and thrilling every day, particularly when we've been onto land and experienced something of the indigenous culture. Hope rise as their move toward to the Troll fjord is announced. A 3 kilometer long, 90 meter wide fjord is a strange experience in a large ship. It doesn't matter that it's raining either: the top deck has glass walls and we're warm and dry in our deckchairs as the whole scene is served to us on a gold platter while we're drinking our afternoon coffee. We sense something beautiful, something stimulating, as if we are part of something much larger in this slim fjord. My trip on a cruise can safely be called the world's most striking voyage. Permalink | E-mail this | Comments (1) Search: December 2005 S M T W T F S « Nov 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Recent posts: Travel Europe: British Airways World Sale On For Limited Time Period Europe Travel: Food Of Switzerland Europe Travel: Vienna Capital Of Austria Europe Travel: Skiing Vacations For the Heart Ireland And Golf Archives: December 2005 Meta: posts feed Other: Register Advertisement what's this? powered by blogHi