March 2013 Blog Posts (119)

Algodon Mansion: classic French luxury in Buenos Aires

The Buenos Aires boutique hotel scene has been red hot in the last few years, but nothing compares to the atmospheric, luxurious Algodon Mansion in the elegant Recoleta neighborhood of the city. It is owned by the Algodon Wine Estates and Champions Club, which is one of Argentina’s…

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Added by algodonmansion on March 11, 2013 at 2:58am — No Comments

Inca Kola: The Tradition Behind a National Peruvian Drink



Peru, a few years ago, was the only country in the world where the prestigious Coca-Cola drink wasn´t ranked first in the market because a national drink so was deeply rooted in the Peruvian palate.



Inca Kola, the classic yellow drink that accompanied all Peruvian dishes at the…

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Added by placeOK on March 10, 2013 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

Paracas and Ica: Jewels of desert

Paracas and Ica are situated in the department of Ica, just 303 km south of Lima (capital of Peru) and 4 hours by bus. Because of its location on the coast, its territories are basically composed of deserts. However, the privilege of having the Pacific Ocean bathes its shores, allows, specifically Paracas, to have beautiful…

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Added by placeOK on March 9, 2013 at 4:51pm — No Comments

Lima, the City of Kings (Peru)

Lima is not only the capital of Peru but also is the mix of all races, colors and flavors of that country.

Founded on January 18, 1535 by the Spanish conqueror, Francisco Pizarro, in the lands that were once the domains of "Cacique Taulichusco. This new…

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Added by placeOK on March 9, 2013 at 2:00pm — No Comments

How To Make The Right Choice When Booking A Package To Corbett

Most of the people depend on the web these days to book their holiday packages. This not only is a convenient way to book, but also provides one with a huge number of options to choose from. However, there are certain guidelines that one can follow in order to get the best deal available.



The word ‘discount’ or ‘special offer’ never fails to grab one’s attention on…

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Added by priya sharma on March 9, 2013 at 10:16am — No Comments

Golden Triangle India : Make Plan to Observe India

Experience the glorious culture, diverse traditions, different religious rituals, vibrant festivals of India with golden triangle India! This tour package lets you explore major attractions of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It is the most popular tour circuit of India that offers you to explore prominent forts, palaces, Havelis and other historical sites of these three Indian cities.

Delhi, the eminent capital of India, is one of the most-visited places in…

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Added by Abhinav kumar on March 9, 2013 at 6:05am — No Comments

Vietnamese Braised Pork with Hard-boiled Eggs in Coconut Water

Braised pork with hard-boiled eggs also known as : thit kho nuoc dua or thit kho tau, thit ko riu, thit kho trung. This dish usually cooked in the Tet holiday (Vietnamese Lunar New Year ) and served with fresh cabbage, bean-sprouts pickles, pickled spring onions and steam rice or sometimes rice-paper.

Ingredients

- 1kg boneless pork shoulder (or pork…

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Added by Mary on March 8, 2013 at 10:16pm — No Comments

The Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnam’s Museum of Fine Arts is situated in 2 heritage buildings via the street from the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. The museum house a great number of items ranging from ancient lacquer works, pottery, wood and steel sculptures.

Local tour company, Footprint Vietnam Travel, recently visited the museum in hopes of finding another interesting spot to tell their guests on their Vietnam tour. On their visit they were surprised to find out how empty the museum…

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Added by Mary on March 8, 2013 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Saturday, March 9, 2013 PROJECTART: GALA

Saturday, March 9, 2013 PROJECTART: GALA

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, ProjectArt invites you to it's GALA on March 9th, 6:00-9:00pm, at One Bryant Park. The evening features a contemporary art auction, selected by curator by Cecelia Stucker; the auctioneer is C.K Swett of Phillips. To view art, please visit Paddle 8. Partake in Hors d'ouvres &…

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Added by Debbie Rodriguez on March 8, 2013 at 9:02pm — No Comments

Costa Rica is top location for Destination Weddings, Honeymoons

Get married in a church or a hotel ballroom … or on a tropical beach at sunset, or in the rainforest, or by a mighty volcano? Adventure and romance await you at a Costa Rica…

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Added by Shannon Farley on March 8, 2013 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Costa Rica Commits to Safe Tourism with Tourist Police

Tourism is big business in Costa Rica. Over the past 25 years, tourism has been the fastest growing economic sector in the country. Keeping tourists safe and informed while visiting Costa Rica is a vital commitment by the country’s government and national tourism organizations.

Costa Rica shows committment to tourists' safety with Tourist Police investment

Costa Rican authorities have recently agreed to invest 350 million Colones…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on March 8, 2013 at 4:47pm — No Comments

Taiwan: Language Death in Action

In the middle of the wedding, my friend's grandma, a short, stocky, but strong aboriginal Taiwanese woman in her 80s, went up on stage. She grabbed the microphone and, after a short introduction in Mandarin, the dominant language in Taiwan, began a Christian prayer in the Atayal language.

The fluid, slightly raspy words sounded quite different than the varying toned, short-syllables of Mandarin. I was in Taichung, Taiwan, a groomsman at the wedding of my good friend. Here, the…

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Added by Nithin C on March 8, 2013 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Victoria Falls: How to Visit One of Africa’s True Natural Wonders

A bridge crosses the Zambezi River right on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.Heavy with traffic, the bridge is also used for bungee jumping as well as vantage point for visitors who want to experience the mighty Victoria Falls.

And there he goes: Bungee jumping at the Victoria Falls.

I’ve arrived at the attraction from the Zambezi side, and, after having flagged…

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Added by Traveling Erik on March 8, 2013 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Pha Din Pass- Frontier between “Heaven and Earth”

As not so far from Hanoi, only about 32 kilometers long to reach Dien Bien province, visitors in Vietnam tourism have to pass Pha Din pass, known as the longest pass in Vietnam. Pha Din, in the local language, means “Heaven and Earth.” Accompanied by local legend, Pha Din Pass is the place where the sky meets the earth, so it is considered…

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Added by nguyen to loan on March 8, 2013 at 2:49am — No Comments

The Cultural Space of Gong in the Central Highlands

The fame of Central Highlands gong culture has crossed national borders to become a property of all human beings.
 
 

Specific values of the cultural space of the Central Highlands gong which is a part of Vietnam's cultural heritage and quintessence has been recognised by the international community.…

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Added by nguyen to loan on March 8, 2013 at 2:41am — No Comments

Aerofóbicos Distinguidos



Hay una larga lista de personas famosas con fobia a volar.
 Quizás el más destacado de todos ellos sea Gabriel García Márquez, quien hace ya tiempo escribió un cómico artículo sobre el asunto titulado “Seamos machos: hablemos del miedo al avión”, en el que nos dejaba algunas…

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Added by Iberia Airlines on March 7, 2013 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Find romance, adventure at a Costa Rica destination weddings

Get married in a church or a hotel ballroom … or on a tropical beach at sunset, or in the rainforest, or by a mighty volcano? Adventure and romance await you at a Costa Rica…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on March 7, 2013 at 9:30am — No Comments

Indochina Sails Recommends Tips for Female Travellers When Stay in Vietnam

The International Women's Day is coming soon. On this occasion, Indochina Sails - the most luxury cruise & safest in Halong Bay sending to all women over the world love and wishes your day is as unique and special as you are! 
Vietnam is a peaceful country and female travelers certainly do not face any particular safety issues. Yet, it…
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Added by Indochina Sails on March 6, 2013 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Belize, a Tiny Country With a Lot to It

When one thinks of Belize, most likely the first thought to come to mind is the fabled Blue Hole, and the world’s second largest barrier reef, second only to the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. But the tiny nation surrounded by its big brother to the north, Mexico and Guatemala to the west and south, is an eco-travelers, adventurer enthusiasts dream. Taking a closer look, there is more to Belize than meets the eye.…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on March 6, 2013 at 4:26pm — No Comments

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