.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} What can a post office tell you about the culture of a foreign land? Here’s 5 unique things you can learn.
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The Tashkent post office / Photo Daniel Noll
As travelers, we have all visited post offices abroad.
We rarely relish these visits and often avoid them until the last possible moment. However, the post office provides an unusual opportunity for cultural observation and comparison.
Only by ferry or seaplane can you access the beautiful San Juan Islands and that is what makes this
destination so special and pristine. The San Juan Islands are made up of Lopez, Orcas, Shaw and San Juan Island. Orcas Island to many is home to the mighty killer whale and one can watch them cruise the shoreline either by sea kayak and sometimes from land. Lopez Island is the most rural of the three major islands and offers the visitor frequent viewings of bald eagles, otters, seals and the orca whale. Shaw Island is definitely the quietest of all the islands offering the visitor a primitive environment where one can totally detach from reality and let go.
Geoff Dyer didn’t get on a plane until he was 22, a fact he attributes to growing up with parents who didn’t travel.
Yet today many of his books are devoured by jet-setters and backpackers alike.
Yet Dyer doesn??t label himself as a travel writer??in fact he doesn’t label himself as much of anything.
When he saw his jazz novel, But Beautiful, in the bestsellers section of a bookstore, he asked the manager if it was true: “No, of course not,’ he said. But we didn’t know where else to put it.”
Tags: Interview, Geoff, Dyer, The, Life, Expat, WriterCruising has become a popular pastime today, and the Caribbean is one of the most popular destinations for first-time and experienced cruisers alike. One of the reasons is that many cruise lines send a number of ships down to this area of the world, making a Caribbean cruise one of the more economical on the market. If you are considering setting sail for your next vacation, the Caribbean may be the exact tropical spot that you have your eye on. But which part of the Caribbean would suit your fancy? Most cruise liner separate this collection of islands into the south, east and western regions, and plan itineraries around one of these areas. All of the parts of the Caribbean offer their own brand of fun and excitement, but for many, the beautiful destinations offered in a southern Caribbean cruise will fit the bill the best.
Tags: Southern, Caribbean, Cruises, offer, plenty, Sand, and, SunAs cruising has become a popular pastime for a variety of people, more and more newlyweds are hunting for the perfect honeymoon at sea. One good choice in this department is a western Caribbean honeymoon cruise that will offer you a variety of ports to explore along with the relaxation and luxury that are combined so well on cruise ships today. Whether you are looking for a trip filled with adventure and activity, or plenty of time basking in the sun together, a western Caribbean honeymoon cruise is a great way to begin married life together. In fact, the hardest part about planning your western Caribbean honeymoon cruise may be in selecting the best cruise line and itinerary to meet your individual tastes and preferences, given the amount of choice that is available for this type of trip.
Tags: Western, Caribbean, Honeymoon, Cruises, offer, Romance, Tropical, SettingThe Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 announced that American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders will now have access to American Airlines’ 44 airport clubs starting today thus adding the world’s largest carrier to American Express’ airport club access program.
Platinum and Centurion card-members already have access to to more than 125 airport clubs by other carriers, including, Continental and Delta.? This new partnership will allow upper end card-members access to The Admiral’s Club lounges worldwide if traveling with a “same-day” ticket.
Tags: Hot, Off, The, Press, AMEX, Platinum, Cardholders, Get, More, PerksOnce in a Blue Moon….. It’s time again, the IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 will kick off September 7 th?in France!? We’re set to bring you up-to-speed and hope you will enjoy Rugby’s finest competitors.
1. History
Held every 4 (four) years, starting in 1987, the victors are awarded The William Webb Ellis trophy; named after the British schoolboy credited with the invention of the game.
2. Where?
Mostly hosted by the French this year (44 matches); Wales and Scotland will host 4 (four) and 2 (two) matches respectively.
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