Archive for November, 2010
Polo: The Sport of Kings
Mention polo, and most people conjure up images of Prince Charles, wealthy aristocrats and fine-bloodline ponies. The common folk tend to associate polo with the rich jet-setting life played out in the international media. Not here in Sarasota. But for the beauty of the sport, champagne swilling and divot stomping, the atmosphere bears little resemblance
Around the World Heritage Sites *** By James Michael Flanagan
...from Angkor Wat to Zanzibar
"We shall not cease from exploration and in the end of all the exploring, will be to arrive where we started and to know the place for the first time.” ~ T.S. Eliot
On a tour through China a few years ago, my guide made continued reference to World Heritage Sites, specifically,
VIDEO: Auckland, New Zealand *** By Mark Shea
In Auckland, Mark took a 'favorite five' tour with Dr Maya, checking out the Mt. Eden lookout, the Parnell French Market, Mt. Eden shopping village, Piha Beach and finally fish and chips at Mission Bay.
The Conversation Secret
There’s this amazing poet and philosopher, Allen Jesson, who’s got lots of secrets to share. Here’s one of his 77: when traveling, ditch the earphones and strike up a conversation!
The Conversation Secret
By Allen Jesson
I'm one of those annoying blokes on the plane. If you look half interesting and I'm not too tired, I will strike
Travel Talk
- WELCOME! » 40
- Ireland... Forty Shades of Green » 26
- Romantic Anguilla » 20
- Brunch Anyone? » 17
- Worship On Water… A Different Kind of Trip » 12
- Getting Personal in the British Virgin Islands » 11
- Enchanting Sedona » 10
- Forgotten Florida » 9
- Frommers' Top 10 Vacation Destinations for 2011 » 9
- Caribbean Rendezvous » 8
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