Archive for April, 2009

 Artisans of the Natural Material

The artistic community in Delhi has a long tradition, of just existing. And not many people know of this fact. Not even those that live in the city. Some comment that it is due to the fact that all artists and artisans set up in Delhi, and this creates confusion as to who is from [...]



 The Museum of Sciences

Some say it looks like the skeleton of a beached whale. The Museum of Sciences, designed by Santiago Calatrava, occupies a portion of land within the area of a dry riverbed. The river Turia, in Valencia, Spain has been diverted and as a result, the land has been reclaimed and is now being developed. Calatrava, [...]



 What To Look For When Buying Tires

When it comes time to buy new tires for an old car, it’s easy to get confused on which set is the best option to roll with. Pricing, brand name, style and model are important features to look out for, but an auto novice might not be in tune to what’s popular in the industry. [...]



 Revelation in Perth

The Revelation, or the “Rev” festival in Australia has been building a reputation for the last few years. In 2008, attendance records were broken at the festival which showcases new and up-and-coming films, those that are independent as well as those that are done by the larger film production companies. This is not a festival [...]



 Sites of Historical, and Controversial, Interest in Mallorca

Mallorca is gearing up again for the summer tourism season. And while the economic times are still quite hard around the world, people are still traveling, still needing just that one get away to refresh and recharge. Long known to be the perfect spot to do just that, the luxury Mallorca hotels and resorts are [...]



 Mosaic Music Festival Bridges Music and Culture

Singapore’s Esplanade brings many cultural and entertainment experiences to the community and The Mosaic Music Festival is an excellent example. It was first presented in 2005 and quickly became an enormous and popular event with over 90,0000 people attending in 2007. This ten-day party fills most of the local restaurants and business hotels Singapore due [...]



 Traveling the Jungles of Thailand

The major form of transportation in Thailand, before the rivers were discovered and the roads were built, was elephants. Currently, the animals are still rode through area that are impossible to pass through with cars or other modern forms of transportation. Some of the forests are just too dense to pass, and some of the [...]



 The Many Facades of a Cathedral

Madrid has been inhabited since the times of pre-history. However the first recorded data comes from the 9th Century when it was ordered by the first Mohammad, that a small palace by built in his honor. That space is now occupied by the five star Madrid hotels and the Palacio Real. During those times however, [...]



 2009 Easter Festivities in Cambridge, England

The city of Cambridge is just north of London by just about fifty miles. This city is well known for the university, the sports including football and rugby, and is a center of technology, sometimes referred to as Silicon Fen. But this weekend, the traditions and festivities will take on a whimsical nature as the [...]



 Saving Money At Home In This Economy

Everyone is looking for ways to save money in these tough economic times. Sometimes, we grow so accustomed to the costs of living that we forget to take a look at those expenses and evaluate them critically. Making small changes to your home may be able to reduce your overall yearly expenses and give you [...]



 More Cement in Singapore?

Many of those who travel to Singapore are concerned about the plans for the construction of a gambling casino in the city. The wildlife and natural reserves, and the rain forest, are in need of protection and those that oppose the casino believe that the money spent on such an institution would be better spent [...]



 Elephant Polo

One of the more exotic events in Thailand is the King’s Cup Elephant Polo annual tournament. The event, which is designed to raise money for the Elephant Institute, brings together international and local polo players with majestic Thai elephants. The event is usually hosted by one of the many 5 star hotels Thailand, with the [...]