by Kelley Falgout

Busch Gardens Europe and Africa are part of the Busch Entertainment chain of theme parks. With locations in Williamsburg, Virginia and Tampa, Florida, they are famous for their unique combination of daring rides, live entertainment and animal habitats. Each park is infused with cultural elements from its namesake continent and showcases the popular foods, landmarks, gardens, shops and entertainment of a particular country.

by jackyluo

It was in the winter of 2001 that I came to Suiyang County and visited Shuanghe(Double-river)Cave for the first time. The French cave exploration team I guided consisted of six speleologists, several of whom were world-record keepers on the depth of explored caves.

Achievement Number 1: A 50-kilometer cave section mapped
It was raining when our car broke down on the way to Guihua. While we were waiting for help, I noticed there was a beautiful cave entrance not far away. Our tour guide told me, it was the Mahuang Cave and that a Japanese team had investigated it long time ago. It was not deep and not connected with other caves.

by Sheldon Rosen

The cost of travel is going up. Every day brings yet another headline announcing further increases in the price of gas. Record-breaking gas prices and the recent introduction of substantial airline fuel surcharges by Canada’s two largest carriers will have a strong impact on many Canadians’ travel plans this summer. For some Canadians, long distance travel may be entirely out of reach.

Author: Matthew Paolini

While researching new vacation ideas, I recently came across what many insiders say is about to become the modern-day counterpart of the 20th century luxury ocean cruise. Called a rail cruise, it puts travelers eager for a one-of-a-kind vacation experience on board classic trains plying some of the most scenic American countryside. The outings, which take anywhere from several days to more than a week, bring together luxurious furnishings, delicious food and first-rate service in exclusive settings typically reserved for only about a hundred passengers.