25th
October
2007
by Wolfgang Jaegel
Kuala Lumpur, the hub of Malaysia, is one of the most visited tourist destinations around the world. Situated midway down the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is near the meeting place of the Klang and Gombek rivers. It is the largest city in Malaysia with a population of over one and a half million from all of Malaysia’s several ethnic groups.
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posted in Exotic Location, Vacation, Sightseeing, Asia, Southeast Asia, Tropical, holiday, Scenic |
25th
October
2007
by Margaret Cowan
An Italian cooking tour is actually a cultural immersion adventure for your mind, senses and soul.
You get to know a wide variety of local people and experience a range of places off the tourist track. You cook with restaurant chefs or good home cooks right in their kitchens. In private visits, you learn about and taste wines, cheese, olive oil or balsamic vinegar with the producers in their cellars, small factories or gardens.
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posted in Europe, Italy, Getaway, Vacation, Anniversary, Birthday, holiday |
25th
October
2007
Author: Paul McIndoe
The city of Santa Cruz, originally named San Lorenzo, was discovered in 1769 by the Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolà. The city continued to expand and eventually became known as Santa Cruz, meaning “Holy Cross”, in honour of the local mission. By the 1820s Mexico had assumed control of the area and Americans began to arrive in great numbers over the next thirty years. California became a state in 1850, and Santa Cruz County was created as one of the twenty-seven original counties.
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posted in US, California, US West Coast, Vacation, holiday, Winter Getaway |
25th
October
2007
by Vince J. Paxton
For many who live in areas that see a lot of snow in the wintertime, it is a time of year that they try to stay inside as much as possible and avoid the elements. However, what if the elements were not so cold? Just because it is winter in one region does not mean it is winter everywhere else! While your home may be frozen, there are plenty of places that are warm enough for a relaxing outdoor vacation.
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posted in Caribbean, Beach, Vacation, Asia, Southeast Asia, holiday, Winter Getaway |
