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Take a Fresh Look at Kent

Monday, July 12, 2010

Kent, right on London’s doorstep, has called itself “The Garden of England” for years. You’d be right if that made you think of bucolic landscapes, rolling pastures dotted with contented cows, neat farms and orchards. But you’d only be partly right. It’s also a place to find exotic Read Full Post Take a Fresh Look at [...]

A New Look at “Cheap Escapes” – Spy Stories and Hotels on Cyprus

Thursday, July 8, 2010

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AP and ABC news provide an interesting look on how alleged Russian spy may have eluded capture on Cyprus. And for espionage travel fans who are also looking for discreet budget accommodations, Metsos also stayed at the Atrium Zenon in Larnaca before pre-paying for rooms at the Achilleos. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Greece Travel

A Look at the Roman Forum

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

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For centuries, the Roman Forum was the center of life in ancient Rome. Today its ruins provide the visitor with an in-depth look at the religion, marketplaces, and political center of the former Roman Empire. Before you visit the forum, it’s a good idea to learn more about its history and what to see there [...]

A Look at Florence’s Duomo

Saturday, April 24, 2010

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A Look at the Shroud of Turin

Saturday, April 17, 2010

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Teaching us to look after the environment – Hawaii – Message in the Waves BBC

Sunday, February 21, 2010

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A Hawaiian teacher tells younger generations of their ancestor’s principals to look after and enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian environment. Great video from BBC show Hawaii – Message in the Waves. Visit www.bbcearth.com for all the latest animal news and wildlife videos and watch more high quality videos on the new BBC Earth youtube channel here [...]

A Look Back at the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics

Sunday, February 14, 2010

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As the 2010 winter Olympics get underway in Vancouver, it’s fun to take a look back at the 2006 Winter Olympics held in Torino or Turin. Here are pictures on Europe Travel taken by James Martin when he covered the 2006 Winter Olympics for About.com: Piazza Castello where the medal ceremonies were held. Fireworks Photos taken [...]

Aruba, Curacao Look Beyond Oil, Seek Green Energy

Sunday, February 7, 2010

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Even the biggest fans of Aruba and Curacao must admit that it’s jarring for visitors to see the big oil refineries on these islands spewing tons of pollutants across the otherwise brilliant blue Caribbean skies. It’s part of the reality of living in a world fueled by hydrocarbons, and some of the fuel made here is [...]