August 2013 Blog Posts (207)

The Perfect Travel Website

Seeking the perfect travel website is a bit like seeking the Holy Grail. A long, usually fruitless endeavor.



But if the perfect travel website is ever built, we're pretty sure "they will come."

And maybe the website that Fi designed is it.…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on August 6, 2013 at 12:00pm — 8 Comments

A Spin at the Whirling Dervishes Festival in Konya, Turkey

 

by Inka Piegsa-Quischotte



Three images are especially iconic when it comes to Turkey: the Blue Mosque of Istanbul, the library at…

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Added by EnLinea Media on August 6, 2013 at 9:53am — No Comments

Ancient Cham Towers in Binh Dinh

According to domestic and foreign researchers, in terms of architecture, the Cham towers in Binh Dinh are the largest in Southeast Asia, mainly centered in Quy Nhon City and three districts of Tuy Phuoc, An Nhon and Tay Son in the area of Do Ban Citadel, the last kingdom of the ancient Champa Kingdom.

Despite the impacts of time, the mysterious Cham towers that are one thousand years old have remained in the windy and sunny land of…

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Added by victoria on August 6, 2013 at 3:06am — No Comments

Exploring pristine beauty of Hoang Son Beach

Hoang Son Beach is located in Ky Nam commune, Ky An district, Ha Tinh Province, about less than 2km far from the mountain foot of Ngang Pass.

I expected to end the journey of north-central provinces at Ngang Pass, the last place of Ha Tinh, adjacent Quang Binh. It used to be the boundary between the Dai Viet and Chiem Thanh in the history.



Ngang Pass is famous not only for historical features but also a famous scenic of the Central. There…

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Added by victoria on August 6, 2013 at 3:00am — No Comments

100-mile Mountain Bike Challenge Set for Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica

Mountain biking Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica Mountain bikers around the world: There's a new adventure race happening in August in Costa Rica – the 100-mile…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 5, 2013 at 5:37pm — No Comments

Are you looking for an aristocratic accommodation in Florence?

It cannot be more aristocratic and Florentine than this. 

This gorgeous apartment is not available for rent, for a few days or weeks. It is located in one of the most renowned Renaissance Palazzo in downtown Florence. In the heart of the Santo Spirito neighborhood. You cannot find something more exclusive in whole Florence. To get details please contact me at cristina@mcfrancescon.com.

Thank you.

Best regards

Cristina

Added by Maria Cristina Francescon on August 5, 2013 at 10:36am — No Comments

Tourism Truth, Advertising, Brochures

Tourism is to a great extent a world of marketing.  In reality there are three major parts to the tourism product 1) the product itself, 2) the way the product is presented by both the provider (marketing) and perceived by the customer (reputation), and 3) the product delivery or service that is given as part of the product experience.  Often tourism professionals become so enthralled with one part of this triangle that they forget one or two of the other sides of the triangle.  This…

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Added by Peter Tarlow on August 5, 2013 at 7:27am — No Comments

Vietnam Travel Rong House in Central Highlands – The heart of Kon Tum

Rong House in Central Highlands and in Kon Tum is considered as the heart of ethnic minority. Like the communal house, Rong House is a place to hold important events.

Local people consider Rong House as a solemn and sacred place. It seems to be a symbol of power because most local people gather here for common…

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Added by Mary on August 5, 2013 at 2:54am — No Comments

The landscape of Nhan mountain

Traveling along the country, across Tuy Hoa city (Phu Yen province), visitors can see majesticrelic-cluster of Nhan mountain by Da Rang bridge.

The bustling scene of Nguyen Tieu night at Nhan tower

As stated in some documents, Nhan mountain is 64m high above the sea level, the perimeter around the mountain is about more than 1 km long. The majority of different understanding-ways is the…

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Added by Mary on August 5, 2013 at 2:52am — No Comments

Morretes: Colonial Charm and Rainforest at the Foot of Brazil's Serra do Mar

Being one of the oldest cities in the southern Brazilian state of Paranã, Morretes is a most charming colonial town, tucked away in one of the largest and best preserved areas of Atlantic rainforest of south Brazil.





Oldest building in Morretes. Today it is a restaurant where you can enjoy the local cuisine...



Just like the rest of Brazil, the region where…

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Added by Raf Kiss on August 4, 2013 at 4:08pm — No Comments

Traveling With Teens and the Birth of Empathy

The birth of empathy between siblings is a beautiful thing to witness.  One of the many unexpected joys of living abroad is watching the way such a powerful experience changes your children.  For the better.  Kids who travel together, learn to rely on each other in a deeper way than life in suburban America demands.

When we left for Italy, Katie and…

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Added by Susan Pohlman on August 3, 2013 at 3:05pm — 2 Comments

Oklahoma City Spirit and Style

Oklahoma City is a place that exudes charm, character, sorrow and a spirit that inspires visitors to live their lives more meaningfully.  I spent three fascinating days in this city …and like others who came before me and those who will follow… my soul was changed forever.

Arriving at the easy breezy Will Rogers Airport I picked up my luggage in record time and headed…

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Added by Linda Kissam on August 2, 2013 at 2:05pm — No Comments

The Beaches of Morocco



Whether you’re looking for a relaxing break sunbathing on the beach or the thrills and spills of surfing, the beaches of Morocco are guaranteed to satisfy your wishes. Morocco boasts miles and miles of clean, unspoilt beaches bathed by the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. From Saïdia to…

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Added by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts on August 2, 2013 at 11:06am — No Comments

Hire car in Hanoi

We are local car rental company in Hanoi and provide private vehicles: 4 seats, 7 seats, 16seats, 29 seats, 35 seats and biggest 45 seats coach.

 2 seats car, own by Vietnampathfinder Travel…

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Added by Vietnampathfinder on August 2, 2013 at 3:30am — No Comments

Surfing in Asia

Surfing in Asia

Added by jonathan mather on August 2, 2013 at 2:41am — 1 Comment

Long cake emits scent of glutinous rice

Different from other kinds of glutinous rice cake, Hai Duong’s Long cake has a light flavor, sweet-smelling, buttery and hot taste of puffed glutinous rice, ginger, roasted peanuts and sugar. The product of An Phu and An Sinh upland communes, though not widely known, is unforgettable for those who have tried it.

It takes a lot of time and energy to make Long cake. And the cake can hardly be made by just one person. Before casting in the mould, some…

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Added by nguyen to loan on August 2, 2013 at 12:17am — No Comments

Admire the beauty of Stork Island in Hai Duong

The stork island that is located in Chi Lang Nam commune, Thanh Mien district and stays about 25km far from Hai Duong city, is an ideal place for nature lovers.

Explaining the name, local people said that the village has a small island located in the middle of broad lake with ten thousands of storks and herons residing and nesting. With an area of more than 3,000m2, the stork island is home to 15,000 storks and more than 5,000 herons of various…

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Added by nguyen to loan on August 2, 2013 at 12:12am — No Comments

Phong Nha cave listed among top world destinations

Vietnam’s world heritage Phong Nha cave in the central province of Quang Binh has been certificated as one of world’s best destinations by the US famous tourism website TripAdvisor.

According to Le Thanh Loi, Director of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, the grotto is rated 4.5 of 5 points for successful tourism sites in terms of professionalism, service style, and spectacular natural sights.…

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Added by nguyen to loan on August 2, 2013 at 12:09am — No Comments

Bahia Del Sol Villas

Thank you for choosing Bahia del Sol Villas & Condominiums.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION ON GOOGLE MAP: -85.87684392929077, 11.266906032131824



Bahia del Sol Villas & Condominiums is located behind La Talanguera neighborhood, from the Mayor's Office or the Civic Centre 2.5 kms north on the right side of the dirt road that goes to the Chocolata. Another reference on how to get to Bahia del Sol is that after crossing the hanging wooden bridge that crosses the estuary of San…

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Added by Bahia Del Sol Villas & Condos on August 1, 2013 at 4:55pm — No Comments

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